Safeway is the only grocery store in the neighborhood, and the lack of alternatives is driving some residents out of the area to shop. But a remedy is coming now that Streets Market has announced plans to open a...
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Kordell Martin
H Street corridor’s biggest draw laments the DC Streetcar’s last ride
A major H street establishment warns the end of the DC Streetcar could derail H Street’s momentum, even as Metro offers reassurances with bus options and DDOT frames the shutdown as a budget decision.
Ellen Tannor
D.C.’s new outdoor dining rules aim at accessibility. Will they deliver?
D.C. is phasing out its temporary streatery program, and many U Street restaurants are tearing down their setups entirely — potentially eliminating one of the few accessible gathering spaces available.
Kelly Doyle
Dupont holiday market offers local businesses lifeline during slow season
As the Dupont Circle Holiday Market returns for its second year, vendors say the seasonal event provides crucial revenue during their slowest months and helps draw foot traffic back to neighborhood streets.
Yi Ya (Becky) Tseng
Mariposa Garden’s 2025 success foreshadows future growth
Mariposa Garden made strides this year, having more volunteers, more plants, and more events than in previous years.
Isabel Del Mastro
At DowntownDC’s Holiday Market, vendors drive profit as foot traffic rebounds
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is kicking off on Nov. 21 with a 70% diverse vendor lineup. For small shops like Mahogany Books and Eliana Curated, the market has become a crucial boost in visibility and revenue.
Luisa Clausen
Democracy as theater: A Brit’s week on the Virginia campaign trail
George Smith was among 24 American University students who fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth ahead of the 2025 elections for their class, Battleground: Virginia. George, a citizen of the...
George Smith
Communities step up amid food security uncertainty
Although the government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon, food insecurity remains a long-term concern.
Joshua Sun
Free yard sale in Montgomery County builds a sense of community
When people gather in the parking lot of Rachel Carson Elementary School Nov. 30 with cars full of unwanted treasures, they won’t just be exchanging goods; they will be building relationships.
Kendall Staton
After 12 years, Right Proper is still getting it right
Right Proper Brewing Co. is expanding again with a new location opening in Eckington next spring. At current capacity, Right Proper brews and distributes about 5,000 barrels of beer per year. The new 5,500 square foot...
Terrance Williams