In NoMa, the looming closure of a familiar fast-food spot sparks community concerns. Some residents, accustomed to its affordability, fear the impact on daily life. A major real estate player's redevelopment plans add...
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Kaishi Chhabra
One last lawsuit over McMillan, even as development appears inevitable
Last of its kind litigation as City changes rules on future developments.
Alex Ellerbeck
Adams Morgan locals on new Wawa store: Mostly ‘Meh’
Less than a month after opening on Adams Morgan’s famed 18th Street strip, local shoppers and business owners say Wawa doesn’t create that much of a dent on convenience store activity. Despite being a well-known brand...
Yousef Alshammari
Location of new Amazon grocery store raises questions
A new Amazon grocery store is coming to Dupont Circle, despite historic need in low income areas.
Samantha Eley
GWU to inaugurate its first female president in 200 years: here’s why it matters
Ellen Granberg is the first woman to head George Washington University. It’s well documented that representation matters, and while there are more women in higher education than before, women still face unique...
Katherine Hapgood
MoCo public schools experience dramatic spike in student violence
County leaders are pushing for better mental health support in 2022. Meanwhile, students’ needs grow “more intense by the day.”
M Colkitt
NPS changing its posture towards homeless encampments in the District
The National Park Service is changing its posture toward homeless encampments located on Park Service land.
Dillin Bett
Mural makeover: NoMa’s former Wendy’s covered by a 360-degree painting
In its 2022 edition, D.C. Walls––NoMa’s annual mural festival since 2016––breathes fresh life into the former fast joint before its planned demolition next year.
Shwetha Surendran
Can tech give students from low-income families better, targeted professional development?
A new nonprofit organization in Shaw will help connect local students to professional role models through video chats, seeking to help low-income families who don’t have access to technology outside of the class...
Kayla Clarke
“Backroom deal” on Jelleff Field access creates controversy
Long-term contract affects student activities.
Matt Thibault