After two dumpster fires ripped through 14th & V Street in April and September, the neighborhood’s ANC group and local residents are asking the Department of Public Works to remove the dumpsters, control illegal...
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Kimberly Cataudella
Fighting for favorites
Voters in NH look past the meet-and-greet events to focus on policy and actions.
Wash staff
How some zero waste advocates are tackling our growing garbage problem
D.C. is at the halfway point for its ambitious waste mitigation goal, yet there’s still too much being thrown away. Even for activists fighting to stop it.
Looking for ways to help, local organizations support worried federal workers
The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance.
City prepping designs for recreation renovations, but residents are doubtful
Locals are expressing doubt as the District prepares fixes at the historic Petworth Recreation Center.
Austin R. Ramsey
Witnesses pressure DC Council to establish office of deaf, hard of hearing
Advocates from D.C’s deaf and hard of hearing community testified Tuesday before councilmembers to establish an Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. They say it’s necessary to gain better access to government...
Taylor Ardrey
Lawmakers doubt Justices will enforce their own ethics code
The Supreme Court just published its first-ever code of conduct after months of controversy. But ‘enforcement is a big problem,’ one representative said.
Dima Amro
Cameron Adams
Rising rents, rising tensions: Alexandria’s housing crisis deepens
As rents continue to rise in Alexandria, the financial load on residents grows, pushing more households to the edge of eviction. Data from Alexandria city showed that Evictions in Alexandria are approaching pre-pandemic...
Zaid Mastou
Dump truck flips at eastern edge of the Palisades, trapped driver saved
An on-scene Metropolitan Police Department officer said the brakes on the truck went out before tumbling into a local resident’s front yard.
Shelby Fishman
Supreme Court landmark abortion case could have historic repercussions
Tensions outside the courthouse were high as the justices heard arguments limiting abortion access.
Elise Kline