The Museum of the Palestinian People and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History stand ready to aid and support Jewish and Palestinians in the D.C. area as the Israel-Hamas war unfolds.
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Alex Angle
Funding for resources and local youth programs a priority for Ward 8
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Biden's policies encouraged Americans to buy E.V.s in record-breaking numbers. Now, the presidential election could mean owners don’t see the benefits they were promised.
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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
Changes coming to Lee Memorial to include the stories of the formerly enslaved
The National Park Service is in the process of adding more information about the lives of enslaved people to the museum panels at Arlington House, following discussion among descendants.
Lauren Spiers
Arlington County begins a conversation on racial equity, but is it the right approach?
The Arlington County Manager’s office began reaching out to residents last week, to learn about and directly address racial equity issues across the county. The series, called Dialogues on Race and Equity (DRE), is an...
Alex Lucas
Affordable housing efforts expand in Adams Morgan
A transformative partnership between Sitar Arts Center and Jubilee Housing marks an innovative way to increase affordable housing and access to an arts-based after school program in Adams Morgan.
Nicole Yu
Gastrodiplomacy: The growing trend of protesting with your wallet and stomach
Diners reward international cuisine that reflects their passion and belief systems.
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Activists have 5 months to prove Bethesda development sits on historic cemetery
Judge gives latest ruling in an eight-year court battle, but developers say claims of human remains beneath construction are unfounded.
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New food and beer hall in Capitol Hill East to include classic Italian American restaurant
The Neighborhood Restaurant Group announces plans to open a classic Italian American restaurant in Capitol Hill East as part of its new food and beer hall, The Roost — bringing big changes to the local community.
Emily Hayes