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Hajar Aboueddahab
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.
Wash staff
Round House Theatre doubles down on diversity, inclusion
The Bethesda-based theater is challenging the pervasive inequity in the American theater industry with new community engagement and fundraising programs.
Nami Hijikata
Logan small businesses say Bowser’s crime bill doesn’t help them much
As stores like CVS and Giant find themselves victims of organized retail theft, smaller businesses say Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed new legislation isn’t meant for them since similar crimes don’t affect them as much.
Riley Ceder
Families are coming back to museums. How do they keep kids engaged?
Parents, museums try to involve children in more complex exhibits.
Aidan Bush
New food hall set to open in Cleveland Park
Wonder, a food hall, is coming to Cleveland Park, with a grand opening expected on Dec. 4.
Anastasia Menchyk
Recent violence in Shaw has left residents fearful
Police reports show violence is growing in Shaw, leaving the neighborhood with a feeling of unease. Crime statistics showed that violence in the community has risen in comparison to the previous year.
Ikechukwu Mbagwu
Demand for kidney transplants outweighs supply of donors
North Bethesda resident hopes to get a life-saving kidney transplant soon. But the lack of donors proves to be an obstacle.
Lauren Berryman
Female farm club
Annie’s Project, an educational program designed to educate, engage and empower, is helping women find success on the farm.
Activists nearing goal to trigger special election of embattled councilmember
Signatures against Jack Evans 85% completed.
Shabnam Danesh