A second sobering and stabilization center is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Those who live in the area are questioning why they weren't included in the decision-making process.
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Lillian Juarez
Vacant properties are a growing epidemic
Abandoned buildings have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and contains problems such as rodent infestations, trespassing, and safety hazards that are a cause of concern for residents.
Sophia Steele
Pandemic, protests: motivation behind surge in DC young voters, poll volunteers
Election officials and civic leaders notice an uptick in engagement among Millennials and Gen Z voters. Young voters said Hilary Clinton's loss in the 2016 election and the Black Lives Matter movement are just some of...
Myra Patrick
Extreme Halloween designs have stories behind their haunting front yards.
Neighborhood fun can change one day into weeks worth of preparation.
Leona Dunn
Contentious West End housing project faces litigation and high maintenance fees, likely delaying its opening
Lawsuits and financial concerns continue to plague D.C.’s proposed West End bridge housing project, the Aston, as construction reports reveal that the facility is estimated to cost the city about $8 million in repairs...
Katherine Hapgood
Not a trick: Petworth residents treat neighbors to a socially-distant Halloween
A socially-distant Halloween parade, candy bag giveaways and candy chutes are some of the ways Petworth residents are celebrating Halloween amid COVID-19.
White supremacists stranded across Memorial Bridge, after unpermitted National Mall demonstration
A white nationalist hate group descended on the National Mall, sparking immense police presence. However, the demonstration was eclipsed by a disorganized departure which caused significant traffic disruptions.
Megan Ruggles
Cleveland Park residents concerned as city advances Connecticut Avenue design guidelines
The new guidelines set the framework for development in the neighborhood to support the need for affordable housing.
Daniela Lobo
‘A piece reflective of the community’: Local artist’s Doberman Mural in NoMa depicts Black Culture
Part of the NoMA in Color Annual Mural Festival, local artist Gentry Pack’s newly unveiled mural reflects the essence of the neighborhood, challenges stereotypes and evokes a sense of connection among residents.
Kaishi Chhabra
George Washington University housing rules create competition for residents, students
Third-year students are no longer required to live on campus. Now, more students and area residents are searching for affordable housing options in Foggy Bottom. Tatum Oliver, a fourth-year student at George Washington...
Hannah Campbell