Crosswalks murals designed by students and local artists are part of a public safety initiative.
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Ellen Tannor
Matt Thibault
Crystal City businesses remain optimistic despite construction
Construction on Crystal City's "Water Park" outdoor food venue is extended, but local businesses say they are looking forward to more customers after the grand opening.
Lauren Spiers
Dionne Reeder loses DC Council race despite mayor’s support
Independent Dionne Reeder fails to unseat Elissa Silverman in the District’s most competitive midterm race.
Wash staff
Anacostia River clean-up gets final approval by the end of the year
The decision to move forward on a delayed action project backed by the city that will clean the bottom of the Anacostia River will be made before the year is over A project to clean harmful chemicals that have plagued...
Kristen Johnson
Southeast Washington to receive new medical clinic
Bread for the City will offer medical, dental and vision care services east of the Anacostia River for the first time in its history.
Lola Fadulu
DC news outlets adapt as they gear up for ‘unprecedented’ election
With so much uncertainty about election results, local news organizations emphasize patience.
Aaron Schaffer
Living in DC while worldwide news events break around you
People from across the country and the world came to Washington, D.C. to get a glimpse of the action outside the courthouse of former President Donald Trump’s federal arraignment, but for locals the event was part of...
Open Piano hits all the right notes on U Street
A refurbished Yamaha piano — and the community around it. Open Piano at The Saloon on U Street offers a no-cost space for pianists.
Kelly Doyle
From the waterfront to Calvert Street, Georgetown reacts to a Biden win
The Associated Press called the presidential race for Joe Biden just before 11:30 a.m. Then the celebrations started.
Anna Brugmann