Expansion for a housing development in Crystal City could bring financial danger for businesses in Arlington’s nearby restaurant district. A pending proposal eliminates a high-traffic parking lot on the block to create...
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Verónica Del Valle
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
Dancing in the time of coronavirus: How an arts school is working to raise up DC’s hardest hit community
The pandemic has hit the arts particularly hard; but in Columbia Heights, a local dance school’s proactive response, and years of experience with adapting to community needs, looks to be keeping them afloat.
Sarah Welch
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
A vending zone plan in Columbia Heights aims to fix congested streets
A crowded street full of food, garments, and toys bring customers of all ages to 14th Street. In order to preserve vending in Columbia Heights, vendors are going to have to move to new zones.
Lillian Juarez
After 3 years, delays continue on Petworth Rec Center renovations
Renovations to the Petworth Rec Center are still incomplete and residents are not surprised by the delay. But, in the meantime, community members can enjoy other outdoor recreation and fall programming.
Myra Patrick
Logan Circle bar increases sales by 50% during ‘Love is Blind’ watch parties
The Crown & Crow is featured in this season of the reality dating show. Every Wednesday, fans visit the “set” and watch new episodes over discounted, themed drinks.
Maria Lawson
It’s not just students who deal with trauma. It’s their teachers, too.
Two years have passed since Karen Lee stared down at her student’s empty desk for the first time. The desk had belonged to Zaire Kelly, a 16-year-old student at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School, who...
Lauren Lumpkin
The Afghan Resettlement Report
The Afghan Resettlement Report looks at the journey of evacuees fleeing Taliban rule following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Six American University students report on local efforts to welcome evacuees into the...
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DC Council considers three police reform bills, advocates say it isn’t enough
Advocates of police reform say that the legislation currently under review is “inadequate” to reduce police abuse of power in the District.
Zeina Mohammed