United States Postal Service officials hire nearly 100 mail carrier assistants in DC but residents say they are still feeling discouraged with progress
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Elise Kline
Metro’s “Money Train” stuck at Metro Center Station
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit’s “Money Train” was stuck for 20 minutes at Metro Center Monday because of a brake issue.
Ron Simon III
Disputes over proposed Connecticut Avenue bike lanes heat up
Residents along the major corridor connecting downtown D.C. and Maryland are divided over the plan to build protected bike lanes.
Nami Hijikata
KIPP DC eyes vacant building in Anacostia for expansion, local leader ‘not a fan’
KIPP DC, a network of pre-K through 12 charter schools, wants to convert the former Ferebee-Hope building into its eighth site.
Lauren Lumpkin
Brightwood, Petworth restaurants brace for winter weather amid COVID-19
As colder weather approaches and D.C.’s coronavirus cases increase, some of Petworth’s favorite restaurants are preparing for whatever the winter weather holds.
Myra Patrick
DMV gives away free car seats as DC traffic incidents increase
The number of collisions resulting in injury is up 11% in the District in the past year, according to Department of Transportation data. This comes despite traffic collisions remaining the leading cause of child death...
Maya McKenzie
Native plants gain ground, bolstering environmental resilience
Nursery businesses have witnessed a surge in the utilization of native plants in gardens and landscaping throughout Bethesda. Not only has this trend enhanced the region's aesthetic appeal, but it has also played a...
Siddhi Mahatole
Do area voters feel intimidated?
Trump has called for supporters to watch polling places closely. Some call that enthusiasm. Others see intimidation. But in Washington, Maryland and Virginia, some residents say they’re not scared.
Tobi Raji
Elevator inspections fall behind in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
Elevator inspection records revealed flaws in the system, including a drop in inspections and safety checks during the pandemic.
Heidi Kirk
Freedom Forum joins The Atlantic as tenants in Morris Adjmi’s newest property on Water Street
The Freedom Forum’s announcement comes a year after the high-profile sale of its landmark Pennsylvania Avenue property, The Newseum, to Johns Hopkins in the face of financial troubles.
Aneeta Mathur-Ashton