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.
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Caroline Cliona Boyle
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
The Drag Queens Have Returned to 17th Street
Thousands flocked to participate in the 34th-year of D.C.’s legendary high heel race.
McKenzie Beard
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
Gallaudet University launches new deaf research network
Lorna Quandt, Ph.D., and professor Melissa Malzkuhn at Gallaudet University have launched a brand new research network to engage deaf researchers across the world to collaborate together. The two researchers discuss...
Dani Birzer
DC government considers removing height limit on buildings, closing public housing units
Here's what you need to know from the 1,000-page plan that the mayor’s office and the Office of Planning created on affordable housing and new development projects in the District.
Emily Hayes
Local man “lucky” to have stolen car back despite law enforcement gaffe
Putting Alexandria’s car theft into a broader perspective.
Cameron Adams
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
History, hope and skepticism in Southeast DC
Whether they work or live there, a dozen people interviewed in Southeast DC had this to say about the hearings: Good to have hearings, won’t make a difference.
Kristen Johnson
The city expands pet waste ‘doggy bag’ stations.
The focus shifts from enforcement to encouragement.
Leona Dunn