Two separate incidents took place between 3 and 4 p.m. Sunday on Meridian Place NW. Neighborhood residents say crime has decreased since the MPD installed a closed-circuit television trailer this summer.
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Kimberly Cataudella
West End housing project still faces facility issues, pending litigation ahead of hypothermia season
The West End housing project to convert the Aston into a housing shelter has been further delayed due to repair needs and pending litigation from West End residents. The beginning of November officially marks...
Hannah Campbell
Local politician, national profile
For some politicians, a rising national profile means losing touch with their constituents. For Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin, his plugged-in supporters take a different view.
Hayden Godfrey
Experts remain concerned about FAFSA’s impact on college enrollment, but optimistic about new form
The 2024-25 FAFSA rollout saw a decrease in freshman enrollment rates among high school seniors, but education advocates and experts remain optimistic about the new form released on Nov. 21.
Wash staff
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
The climate conundrum: Does weather impact rat breeding?
Washington, D.C., warmed more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit over the past century, sparking debate about the temperature’s impact on the District’s ever-growing rat population. Since 2010, the area has seen five of its six...
Fatal DUI crashes hit record high last year, ‘no excuse’ for impaired driving
Local leaders encourage residents to plan transportation before drinking, especially since car accidents tend to increase between Halloween and New Year’s Day.
Lauren Berryman
New security measures unveiled at the Washington Monument
After a three-year safety and security renovation, the Washington Monument reopened to the public Thursday but not without controversy. Upgraded security and ticketing requirements created confusion and a lot of...
Leona Dunn
Virtual classes give GW students chance to participate in local elections
Campus closures gave some GW students the opportunity to volunteer at the polls and with local political campaigns.
Anna Brugmann
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
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