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Samantha Eley
Vacant properties are a growing epidemic
Abandoned buildings have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and contains problems such as rodent infestations, trespassing, and safety hazards that are a cause of concern for residents.
Sophia Steele
Some Arlington Transit riders will ride free beginning next month
Arlington County is offering discounts to ART bus riders amid decreased ridership due to the COVID-19 pandemic. County officials hope by making transit more equitable and accessible, it will enable the county to cut...
Emily Seymour
Artists Go To War with Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory
Artists are protesting a new re-jurying process that aims to revitalize and modernize Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory. Artists protest a plan to revitalize Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center, saying the city’s...
Alex Fernandez
Taste of Bethesda is back with booze
Local restaurants welcome the comeback of a popular dining event as an opportunity to reconnect with customers.
Nami Hijikata
Columbia Heights Latino restaurants struggle to benefit from Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic restaurants in Columbia Heights are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and owners are hoping to capitalize on Hispanic Heritage Month as one way to attract customers. These owners know that...
Solène Guarinos
Mural makeover: NoMa’s former Wendy’s covered by a 360-degree painting
In its 2022 edition, D.C. Walls––NoMa’s annual mural festival since 2016––breathes fresh life into the former fast joint before its planned demolition next year.
Shwetha Surendran
FCPS hosts Spanish workshop about gang prevention, supporting non-English speaking parents
Fairfax County Public Schools will host six workshops this fall in different languages for non-English speaking parents — including tonight, where officials will give a gang-violence prevention presentation in Spanish.
Olivia Diaz
DC woman advocates for suicide barriers on Taft Bridge
For one Woodley Park resident, the pursuit to reduce suicides on the Taft Bridge is personal. With support from some local officials, she is prepared to pursue the project for as long as it takes.
Ileana Garnand
Friendship Heights’ mall down another retailer
Decline of indoor mall shopping and effects of the pandemic have contributed to the deterioration of Chevy Chase Pavilion, where several stores have fled in recent years and CVS closed shop at the end of last month.
Savannah Kuchar