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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Alex Angle
Temporary government funding still leaves some military families worried
While the government avoided a shutdown Saturday, the temporary funding does not ease the concerns of some military families.
Katherine Hapgood
Daniela Lobo
COVID-19 outbreaks inside ICE detention centers continue to raise alarms
Fear growing in ICE detention centers as COVID-19 cases steadily climb this winter. Immigration organizations and lawyers are fighting for better health care but are afraid it’s a losing battle.
Myra Patrick
Roads closed for protesters in front of Israeli Embassy in DC
Hundreds gathered in front of the Israeli Embassy in D.C., protesting Israel’s attacks on Gaza. A large police presence closed Van Ness Street between Connecticut Ave and Reno Road Wednesday night. This area is the...
Nicholas Fogleman
School seeks $75 million to keep up with student population growth
Short term fixes are in the works, but long-term solutions need funding
Shabnam Danesh
‘Emergency Band-Aid’ repairs to begin at Tidal Basin in 2022
The National Park Service will begin major seawall repairs at the National Mall Tidal Basin in 2022 to curb major flooding. But the $500 million project will be a temporary fix to the larger threats of rising sea levels...
Haley Murphy
For DC immigrants struggling with family separation, therapy is crucial
Counseling at a charter school in Columbia Heights helps students whose families have been separated by migration.
The Wash Staff
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
GW partners to improve healthcare access in Southeast DC
Residents east of the Anacostia river will have access to a wide array of health services provided by George Washington based physicians in 2024 at the new St. Elizabeth’s East hospital. Community outreach will play an...
Megan Ruggles
30th annual Christmas Boat Parade brings cheer to Southwest
The Wharf and the Capitol Yacht Club partnered to start the holiday season with brightly colored boats and fun for all ages.
Alexandra Rivera