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Graham Krewinghaus
Food insecurity persists in Wards 7 and 8, but there are solutions
Experts on food insecurity argue that the food disparity crisis in D.C. is complex, so there must be multiple approaches and solutions in order to solve the problem.
Wash staff
Proposed Blue line extension could add metro stop to Buzzard Point’s ongoing redevelopment
The proposal from WMATA would place a third metro stop in the Anacostia subarea, adding to the existing Navy Yard and Southwest Waterfront stops. The proposal itself comes as the last section of the Capital riverfront...
Aneeta Mathur-Ashton
The Metro kicks off construction for new headquarters
Construction on WMATA headquarter’s new Southwest D.C. home is officially underway. The building company Gilbane is carrying out construction, which started mid-November and is currently focused on internal demolition...
Maya McKenzie
As DC Streetcar plans expansion, community conflicted over merits and faults
Next spring, DDOT will break ground on D.C. Streetcar’s expansion onto Benning Road. While some community members have long advocated for this project, others aren’t sure the slow-moving tram is worth the bill.
Rosie Hughes
‘It is unbelievable that this is still coming up.’ Dupont residents continue long-standing arguments about protected bike lanes on 17th Street
In July, DDOT converted the 17th Street corridor to add an additional bike lane and room for streetearies as part of a continual project to make the street more friendly for all users. Despite the changes, many...
Heidi Kirk
Porch Pirates prey on Hill residents
With more and more Americans staying and working from home, many have opted to have their food, clothes, and other items delivered to their doorstep. Unfortunately, some residents in Capitol Hill never get to see them.
Tobi Raji
Homeless shelters are full across DC and a Georgetown drop-in center is more important than ever
Colder weather means homeless people can access overnight shelter for the first time in months, but has DC planned enough beds for hypothermia season?
Ella Robinson
Latest shooting in NoMa sparks backlash
Despite an increase in police presence on M Street NE, shootings continue to happen. Renters say they are fed up.
Josie Ansbacher
Barnes & Noble returns to Downtown D.C. after a decade
The bookstore chain will return to Penn Quarter in January, reflecting a renewed interest in in-person book shopping.
Luisa Clausen