County leaders are pushing for better mental health support in 2022. Meanwhile, students’ needs grow “more intense by the day.”
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M Colkitt
Arena Stage helps Southwest get ‘up and running again’ in more ways than one
From a mass vaccination site to a full house on the opening weekend of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars in just a few months, Arena Stage has proved itself a vital hub in the Southwest Washington D.C community.
Haley Murphy
Redevelopment plans moving forward for Bruce Monroe, Park Morton public housing units
Park Morton residents have been moving out of the complex for over a year in preparation for the redevelopment proposed over fifteen years ago.
Hanna Holthaus
Protestors demand Sackler family to be prosecuted in wake of opioid crisis
Families of victims of the opioid crisis say the Sackler family needs to be prosecuted for their role in the opioid crisis and for the way they marketed OxyContin.
Kahindo Musungira
Second fire on S 23rd St. in under 24 hours
Fire Department investigates why a blaze at the same establishment reignited.
Heather MacNeil
White supremacists stranded across Memorial Bridge, after unpermitted National Mall demonstration
A white nationalist hate group descended on the National Mall, sparking immense police presence. However, the demonstration was eclipsed by a disorganized departure which caused significant traffic disruptions.
Megan Ruggles
Poor air quality poses major threat to Eckington, other neighborhoods in Ward 5: NASA study
Overall air quality has improved in the District over the past several years, but the distribution of clean air is not equal. Now a new NASA study states those living in areas with poor air quality have a higher risk of...
Shelby Fishman
James Parajon appointed Alexandria’s next city manager
Ending the five month long search, Alexandria City Council voted 5-1 to appoint James Parajon, deputy city manager of Arlington, Texas, as the next city manager.
Muhammed Al Refai
Two victims shot near a playground in Fort Totten
Witnesses said shootings are not uncommon in their neighborhood.
Elise Kline
‘All about unity.’ Ward 5 candidate emphasizes diversity at campaign event
Ward 5 residents at Gordon Fletcher’s meet and greet worry about public safety, housing affordability and education.
Alice Berry