Mariposa Garden made strides this year, having more volunteers, more plants, and more events than in previous years.
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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
New food hall set to open in Cleveland Park
Wonder, a food hall, is coming to Cleveland Park, with a grand opening expected on Dec. 4.
Anastasia Menchyk
Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus experiences emergency power outage
Some students and faculty, unaware of the power outage, tried to enter the locked academic buildings but were stopped by staff.
Anxiety, concern seize community over SNAP benefits
SNAP benefits are threatened amid the longest federal government shutdown in history. Community organizations are scrambling to meet the rising demand to help families survive through uncertain times.
Ellen Tannor
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Democratic wins deepen divisions on shutdown
Democratic candidates pulled off swift election day wins in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey amid the longest federal government shutdown in American history. Still, both parties are refusing to take the blame for...
Kordell Martin