One difference between years: a new crime-prevention legislation that passed in March.
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Maria Lawson
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
Vehicle owners and thieves share blame for rising auto thefts in Georgetown
The Metropolitan Police Department is urging drivers to do their part to stop the rise of auto theft in Georgetown after four vehicles were stolen in the first weekend of October.
Mike Pesoli
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
Despite physical distance, Iranian-Americans demonstrate solidarity
Diaspora Iranians are actively watching and reacting to violent protests. While some protest in the streets of D.C., others are using creative outlets to rally support for change.
Rosa Rad
Drivers in Arlington who fail to stop for pedestrians could face $500 fines
The Arlington County Board fixes a discrepancy between Arlington’s traffic laws and Virginia’s, and now drivers who zoom past pedestrians in crosswalks might have to pay.
The city expands pet waste ‘doggy bag’ stations.
The focus shifts from enforcement to encouragement.
Leona Dunn
Grand Central bar in Adams Morgan marks its first week running a sportsbook
The business became the first restaurant or bar in D.C. to obtain a license for sports wagering.
Sophie Austin
Fire Weather Watch issued in Northern Virginia
The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for parts of Northern Virginia this afternoon. Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax are among those jurisdictions impacted by the fire weather watch. In Northern...
American University accused of disability accommodation shortcomings
Some American University students ponder legal action for accessibility shortfalls.
Grace Apostol