After five recent shootings in Shaw, Ward 6 commissioners and Councilmember Charles Allen have solutions to cut down on gun violence.
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Kayla Clarke
Capitol officers warn Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons create political uncertainty
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union.
Wash staff
D.C. Sanctuary City: A podcast on the humanitarian crisis with migrants being bussed across the country
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared an ongoing humanitarian crisis after busloads of migrants were dropped off at district borders this summer.
Lawmakers face uncertain path for aid to Israel, Ukraine
Republicans and Democrats are split multiple ways on foreign aid and its tie to the budget. Some prefer conditions before voting on a $105 billion Biden package for all additional foreign aid, including border security.
Dima Amro
Katherine Hapgood
Mirika Rayaprolu
Retail thefts hit four-year high in Georgetown
Independent businesses and a community of block captains are staying vigilant.
Ella Robinson
Without Roe v. Wade, local abortion funds face new challenges
Demand for some abortion funds in D.C. and Maryland is expected to double after this summer’s loss of constitutional abortion protections. Clinics and researchers say the resource is more essential to patients than ever.
Ileana Garnand
Columbia Heights’ adult education program helps immigrants say “hello” to new opportunities
The Family Place Adult Public Charter School provides students free courses to improve their English skills. They are looking to increase their enrollment in the coming years to serve the largest number of students...
Nicole Wiley
More than just park cleanup: CoHi religious group emphasizes importance of service
A park cleanup day in Columbia Heights led by the Baha’i Institute reminds community members of the importance and need for service.
Kahindo Musungira
New National Cathedral windows shift from Confederacy theme to racial justice
Rev. Leonard Hamlin Sr. says the windows help the Cathedral truly be a house of prayer for all people.
Daniela Lobo
DC Drag Lab opens the stage to up-and-coming drag performers in the DMV
At Songbyrd Music House, newcomers are invited to show off their skills with the support of established drag stars.
