The sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in the District starting in January. Environmental advocates say it’s a move in the right direction.
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Rosie Hughes
Safety concerns grip Deanwood as violent crime incidents see a rise
Nestled in the Northeast quadrant, Deanwood's safety concerns weigh heavily on the minds of its residents. As violent crime incidents continue to surge, the streets grow quiet.
Kaishi Chhabra
Potential new grocery store under construction in Brookland
Residents are optimistic about the new building on Monroe St. becoming a grocery store.
Chris Casey
Thousands debate new name for Woodrow Wilson High School
The District will soon be a step closer to renaming the high school. But it could be a long process.
Aaron Schaffer
Rise in violent crime in NoMa creates anxiety for residents
The Metropolitan Police Department believes they are working to address residents’ safety concerns and reduce violent crime.
Elise Kline
Navy Yard ANC calls for license revocation for apartment management over poor conditions
Residents of “luxury” apartments complain about pests, maintenance failures, floods, and bad management.
Madeleine Sherer
10 things you may not know about the Dupont Circle Fountain
A place for family, friends, people watching, entertainment and relaxation, the Dupont Circle Fountain and its surrounding sitting area is a key part within the nation’s capital. But the current sculpture was not always...
Courtney Jacobs
Redevelopment plans moving forward for Bruce Monroe, Park Morton public housing units
Park Morton residents have been moving out of the complex for over a year in preparation for the redevelopment proposed over fifteen years ago.
Hanna Holthaus
What’s next for a middle school in Shaw?
D.C council has proposed a study to move a middle school in Shaw to a vacant Banneker High School.
Ikechukwu Mbagwu
Black-owned DC bank expands to New York, New Jersey
The black-owned Industrial Bank has spread northeast into Harlem, New York and two locations in New Jersey. Opened on U Street in Shaw in 1932, owners hope to continue their legacy of providing good customer service to...
Kayla Clarke