Washington is home to a higher proportion of African immigrants than any major U.S. city. While the black or African-American population in the U.S. stands at 13%, the District’s population is 17%. Black women around...
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Yousef Alshammari
Residents anticipate change as D.C. presents guidance for Wisconsin Avenue.
The document was produced through a year-long community engagement process and was released back in September.
Daniela Lobo
Drug and alcohol treatment facility slated to open in Columbia Heights, residents skeptical
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.
Lillian Juarez
Arlington Republicans celebrate election night at sports pub during COVID-19
While other locations canceled their watch parties for COVID-19 restrictions, the Arlington Republican Women and Arlington County Republican Committee reserved a sports pub to watch the election results.
Sarah Salem
Veterans, visitors reflect on what war memorials mean to them
Visitors to the Vietnam War, World War II and the Korean War memorials say younger generations should learn more about the country’s history.
Sophie Austin
Kayla Gallagher
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
Disabled residents worry about leaf collection rules, delays
Many residents with disabilities – and city employees working on disability issues in the District – are concerned that leaf collection this fall is inaccessible for many.
Kimberly Cataudella
Bread For The City keeps people in their homes
Against the backdrop of mounting gentrification, increased poverty and a lack of affordable housing, the Bread for the City organization finds those affected a new place to call home. The organization began as two...
Alexis Soto
A ‘dropping ground’: Residents frustrated by lack of action in removing abandoned vehicles
Brightwood residents complain the current system for removing vehicles is convoluted and ineffective ahead of a D.C. Council hearing on a proposed amendment to change the process. In fiscal year 2021, D.C. Department of...
Rebekah Alvey
Vehicle owners and thieves share blame for rising auto thefts in Georgetown
The Metropolitan Police Department is urging drivers to do their part to stop the rise of auto theft in Georgetown after four vehicles were stolen in the first weekend of October.
Mike Pesoli