Arlington County’s logo currently depicts a symbol of Arlington House, an Arlington Cemetery memorial of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Some say its use glorifies a slave master. Now, county leaders want to change...
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Alex Lucas
Cherry blossoms remain beautiful despite environmental challenges
Park Service arborist fights environmental challenges to keep cherry trees healthy and blooming at the Tidal Basin.
Abby Sussman
The retro-metro picks up the slack as 7000 series face inspection
Following the derailment and subsequent withdrawal of the 7000 series trains, the older 3000 series return to take their place.
Alec D'Angelo
Underpass development moves forward to connect Navy Yard, Capitol Hill
Difficulties with contractors held up progress to a small degree, but project managers expect to see construction by the end of the year.
Madeleine Sherer
DC residents push for solar panels on historic buildings
Homeowners in historic districts are a step closer to permission for solar panels on their roofs, after the Office of Planning released new proposed sustainability guidelines on Tuesday.
Emily Hayes
Columbia Heights building owners fined for hazardous, unsafe conditions after gas explosion
Dusty remains, broken glass, displaced residents and questionable living quality in a Columbia Heights apartment has left tenants and the district in search for answers.
Lillian Juarez
DC Council passes resolution eliminating cannabis plant count limits
Controversy remains over unused cultivator licenses
Shabnam Danesh
Ward 1 high schools hope for a change with a new education grant
A wind of change is blowing over high schools in Ward 1, as Cardozo Education Campus won a grant two weeks ago to redesign its curriculum for the next school year. The other high school in Ward 1, Columbia Heights...
Solène Guarinos
Barry Farm residents face uncertain future as homes are torn down
Barry Farm residents are uncertain of what their future holds as demolition continues around the housing development.
Wash staff
At Crispus Attucks Park, return of outdoor events creates sense of normalcy during pandemic
Bloomingdales’ Crispus Attucks Park hosted its annual film festival last month after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID. The event has brought the community together for years.
Shelby Fishman