The Metropolitan Police Department reports that crime in the neighborhood is up 27%. That increase is mainly due to an increase in robbery, theft, and vehicle theft
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Mirika Rayaprolu
Thousands debate new name for Woodrow Wilson High School
The District will soon be a step closer to renaming the high school. But it could be a long process.
Aaron Schaffer
Barnes & Noble returns to Downtown D.C. after a decade
The bookstore chain will return to Penn Quarter in January, reflecting a renewed interest in in-person book shopping.
Luisa Clausen
RFK Stadium is still an eyesore after five years
RFK Stadium in Southeast D.C. is still standing after five years of being abandoned. There is a new plan in place for demolition, but residents are hoping it will transform into something new to revitalize their...
Alexandra Rivera
Litter and its silent impact on communities
D.C., much like every major city, has a huge litter problem. But aside from being a nuisance or bad for the environment, litter can be linked to reducing mental health in residents and cause health concerns as it...
Sophia Steele
At Wah Luck House, Chinatown community takes care of its own
The adult day care center at the Wah Luck House gears up for its official opening next month while doubling down on care services.
Vanessa Montalbano
Black-owned DC bank expands to New York, New Jersey
The black-owned Industrial Bank has spread northeast into Harlem, New York and two locations in New Jersey. Opened on U Street in Shaw in 1932, owners hope to continue their legacy of providing good customer service to...
Kayla Clarke
Police suicide numbers fall to a seven-year low
Some surviving families fight an uphill battle over "honor" that dampens officers' career and an ability to obtain full benefits.
Sanjana Feroz
H Street corridor’s biggest draw laments the DC Streetcar’s last ride
A major H street establishment warns the end of the DC Streetcar could derail H Street’s momentum, even as Metro offers reassurances with bus options and DDOT frames the shutdown as a budget decision.
Ellen Tannor
Navy Yard grapples with stabbing as violent crime rises
Metropolitan Police Department data shows the Navy Yard experienced 64 violent crimes this year to date, compared to the 55 total in 2022.
Madeleine Sherer