Advocates of police reform say that the legislation currently under review is “inadequate” to reduce police abuse of power in the District.
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Zeina Mohammed
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
D.C. breaks porch piracy records. Here’s what you can do to protect your packages
With 2 million package theft incidents last year and financial losses totaling $231 million in D.C. alone, Washingtonians grapple with ways to deter porch pirates.
Natalia Quintana-Feliciano
Uptick in gun violence causes ‘tug of war’ in Petworth community
Gun violence in Petworth this year appears to be even deadlier than 2020 — leaving the community torn over what to do.
Carley Welch
Meet the Taylor Swift fans who have raised $235,000 for the Harris campaign
Swifties for Kamala started from a tweet; now, 3500 volunteers run phone banks, make friendship bracelets, and educate first-time voters.
Ella Robinson
Why one Adams Morgan ANC commissioner brought a mural to his neighborhood
One of Peter Wood's goals as ANC Commissioner was to bring a mural to Adams Morgan. In his first year, he's done just that.
Nicole Yu
D.C. artists demand action to protect creative spaces amid rising costs
The increase of arts districts in D.C. has ignited an ongoing battle for space and resources. As neighborhoods gentrify, visual artists and musicians in the region say that these districts, which were supposed to...
Jordan Thornton
Once the realm of the tinfoil hat club, conspiracy theories find their way to Congress
CrowdStrike, among other theories, is getting a significant amount of attention during the impeachment hearings, which experts fear can have consequences beyond 2020.
Matt Thibault
Shaw will likely return to Ward 2 after redistricting. Here’s what that means.
Shaw’s return to Ward 2 would make representation and community projects easier, but it would also create whiplash for a neighborhood that’s been in a game of ping pong.
Grace Nardei
The city expands pet waste ‘doggy bag’ stations.
The focus shifts from enforcement to encouragement.
Leona Dunn