Numerous food vendors in Union Market come and go, leaving locals and residents to wonder why these places aren’t permanent. That’s because the gourmet food hall wasn’t designed to host the same restaurants for a long...
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Columbia Heights Latino restaurants struggle to benefit from Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic restaurants in Columbia Heights are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and owners are hoping to capitalize on Hispanic Heritage Month as one way to attract customers. These owners know that...
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Death of cyclist reveals cracks in DC’s Vision Zero Plan
Traffic deaths in the District are up 55% from this time last year as the city nears 2024, the year Mayor Bowser declared the goal to end traffic violence.
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Community voices clash with Montgomery County’s lauded affordable housing plans
In the ongoing debate surrounding affordable housing in Montgomery County, the tension between the county's initiatives and the sentiments of community members persists. While Montgomery County has garnered acclaim for...
Siddhi Mahatole
An ‘underdog’ story in D.C. Council race
How does it feel to run as a Republican candidate in heavily Democratic Washington, D.C?
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Taste of Bethesda is back with booze
Local restaurants welcome the comeback of a popular dining event as an opportunity to reconnect with customers.
Mourners on the passing of Justice Ginsburg: ‘We lost her,’ ‘It feels apocalyptic’
Crowds flocked to the Supreme Court on Friday to pay their respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away from metastatic pancreatic cancer earlier that evening. Ginsburg, also known as 'Notorious R.B.G.' and...
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Animals at the National Zoo seek herd immunity
Keepers are making progress vaccinating animals deemed high-risk for infection from Covid-19.
The Wash spoke with zookeepers across the campus to confirm information about the shots.
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Arlington County faces two crisis at start of school year: coronavirus and racial disparities
Community members in Arlington want to begin the school year ensuring black students are receiving equitable treatment and access to resources and opportunities. Arlington Public School administrators say they want the...
Alex Lucas
Residents take to the street to argue over bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue
Over a dozen people rallied on Connecticut Avenue to protest the city’s plan to add protected bike lanes on the road. A smaller group of counter protestors made their support for the lanes known.
Daniela Lobo