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Muhammed Al Refai
Bikeshare boom in Alexandria
Improved infrastructure and new technology led Capital Bikeshare to a big summer.
Cameron Adams
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
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
NoMa restaurants adapting to new health guidelines but it’s not easy
Some nightlife businesses remain closed and others are struggling.
Ana Álvarez
Too soon to tell: 2020’s president still to be determined
As early Wednesday morning swept in, tens of millions of votes are yet to be counted. Election officials are working through the night to declare a presidential winner.
Kimberly Cataudella
Tobi Raji
Bloomingdale house fire leaves six displaced
On Friday afternoon, a house fire broke out on First Street NW, prompting a quick response from the DC Fire and EMS Department.
Mike Pesoli
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
Looking for ways to help, local organizations support worried federal workers
The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance.
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Washington Post Guild stages biggest strike since the seventies
Hundreds of Posties refuse to work, in hopes that paper executives will warm up to fairer labor practices.
Nicole Wiley