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Mike Pesoli
Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat
By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college students and...
Wash staff
Armed robbery on 14th Street in Columbia Heights
Upwards of $1000 worth of cash and several phones were stolen from Mobile X, a phone repair shop, the owner said.
Caroline Cliona Boyle
Alec D'Angelo
Once again, D.C. Councilmembers try to expand voting rights for green card holders
Next Election Day might see a huge change for D.C. residents, as council members try to give permanent residents the right to vote in local elections.
Solène Guarinos
Montgomery County Council affirms support for reproductive rights; vows to get out the yes vote in November
Abortion has been legal in the State of Maryland since 1973 and was reaffirmed again by voters in a referendum in 1992 but has yet to be affirmed as a constitutional right.
Tayo Ojewunmi-Ojo
When Your Social Media Is Turned Against You
“If my name is going to get blasted, at least it’s getting blasted for saying ‘I support human rights.'” ~ Jack MacCallum
Mayor Bowser signs bill allowing ANCs to continue holding virtual meetings–for now
ANC’s in D.C. can continue to meet virtually under emergency legislation signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The D.C. Council now is considering making the change permanent.
Dillin Bett
Over 600 opioid medication kits distributed in one month
A month into a free opioid overdose distribution program, Washington D.C. pharmacies and churches are raving about how this pilot program is positively affecting high-risk communities. According to a spokesperson for...
Elise Dean
Amid pandemic, Georgetown graduate student union seeks arbitration over bargaining rights
Georgetown students say the university has violated the terms of its labor contract by denying them the right to bargain over health protections.
Keith Newell
Voters split over impact of Trump’s immunity claims
Trump is using presidential immunity as a defense against indictments.
