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McKenzie Beard
Homes across Washington DC compete for prettiest pink porch
Washingtonians adorn their houses with giant inflated teddy bears, bunnies, and pink swans as they compete in the friendly Petal Porches competition
Bibars Nakhesh
A historic neighborhood, a vacant school and dueling proposals: Ivy City’s fight for a community center
In Ivy City, residents are fighting so area children can finally have a place to play.
Wash staff
Farming the future: Family-owned MoCo farms bounce back
Montgomery County family-owned farms faced losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and commercialization, but future businesses look to rejuvenate the Agricultural Reserve.
Gianna Gronowski
Arena Stage helps Southwest get ‘up and running again’ in more ways than one
From a mass vaccination site to a full house on the opening weekend of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars in just a few months, Arena Stage has proved itself a vital hub in the Southwest Washington D.C community.
Haley Murphy
Georgetown’s Museum of Failure: A success story
On display in Georgetown, the pop-up Museum of Failure is opening-up discussions around failure with its exhibit on flops from around the world
Mirika Rayaprolu
Meet the police official who jogs at 5 a.m. to help combat violent crime
In Anacostia, police and community members are joining forces to try to push down the crime rate.
Shaw: How local officials are encouraging residents to make the sustainable switch
The D.C. policy agenda has pushed clean energy for more than 10 years. Now, local officials are pressing solar energy to encourage environmentally conscious consumption.
Caroline Cliona Boyle
DC passes Initiative 83 bringing ranked choice voting and semi-open primaries to the District
The $1.2 million campaign received resounding support from voters, but two lawsuits lie ahead.
Ella Robinson
D.C.’s Dave Thomas Circle Renamed Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson Plaza: A Community Tribute
In a tribute to a beloved D.C. resident, the iconic intersection in NoMa, informally known as Dave Thomas Circle, is officially renamed Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Plaza through a community-driven initiative.
Kaishi Chhabra