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Kayla Clarke
“Backroom deal” on Jelleff Field access creates controversy
Long-term contract affects student activities.
Matt Thibault
Bloomingdale residents reflect on the history of the neighborhood
We spoke to some of Bloomingdale's long-time residents about their experiences in the neighborhood, here's what they had to say.
The Wash Staff
Historic West End school will reopen for the 20-21 school year
After being closed for 10 years, Thaddeus Stevens Elementary is returning to the District's public school system.
Molly Feser
Crowd rallies at Nigerian Embassy to decry police brutality
Hundreds gathered in front of the Nigerian embassy in D.C. to condemn brutality by Nigerian police. This protest follows two weeks of demonstrations in Nigeria and diaspora-led marches around the world.
Zeina Mohammed
DC fails to enforce its own law, leaving wheelchair users stranded
Wheelchair users still can’t access taxis, as $500,000 pilot ends
Ella Robinson
Residents, business owners react to uptick in violent crimes in Columbia Heights
MPD reports that violent crime is down, but in Columbia Heights, residents and business owners are still feeling the impact.
Sianna Boschetti
After a rough start, Ward 5’s only middle school is ‘crushing it’
After getting a bad rap for years, Brookland Middle School saw the highest enrollment increase of all Washington middle schools after administrators and parents turned its reputation around.
Jacob Wallace
D.C. shops thrive in the evolving age of electric bikes and scooters
Electric bicycles and scooters have risen in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, but are people really benefiting from technological advancements in transportation. Some say yes.
Hugo Rios
Pressure mounts to re-open state investigation into former Maine police officer who shot and killed a teenager
Advocates call on the Attorney General to rule the shooting “unjustified.” Results of an external review are expected to be released soon.
Braeden Waddell