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Grace Apostol
City to overhaul infamous Dave Thomas Circle, but walkers, bikers still face danger today
The dangerous intersection at New York and Florida Avenues NE continues to threaten the safety of pedestrians and cyclists despite planned construction to provide a safer roadway.
Mariyah Espinoza
Pedestrian safety improvements to be made on H Street in Foggy Bottom
After concerns were raised about the safety of crosswalks on H Street NW, ANC commissioners announced they will vote on a proposal to make changes to the street conditions.
Molly Feser
A celebration of Japanese culture postponed by a virus. Now what?
The Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C., must address new issues brought on by the coronavirus as it reimagines its postponed Cherry Blossom Festival events, including racism towards Asian-Americans.
Miabelle Salzano
Crash raises concerns about Old Town residents’ responsibility toward historic buildings
A recent crash in Old Town Alexandria sparks questions about how residents should maintain their historic homes.
Alex Fernandez
Podcast: 2018 Midterm Election
Listen to a special 2018 Midterm Election podcast that covered the DMV – featuring campaign night coverage with the candidates in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Broadcast journalism reporters covered the...
Rob Roberts
More safety ambassadors join the force as crime grows in Adams Morgan
The Adams Morgan Partnership BID wants to bulk up its ambassador program to help curb various security issues in the community. It has three ambassadors now. More could soon come.
Dima Amro
Synthetic marijuana reveals divide between old and new Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale, like the rest of the District, has been suffering from a string of overdoses linked to a form of synthetic marijuana dubbed "K2." But residents say things are getting better.
Wash staff
Tenleytown high school goes into lockdown after shots fired nearby
Students at Tenleytown's Jackson-Reed High School had to wait to be dismissed from school Friday, after gunshots half a block from campus sent the school into a temporary lockdown. American University police is...
Savannah Kuchar
Gen Z wave starts to build in hyper-local DC offices
Young, enthusiastic leaders in Washington, D.C. are assuming elected office with the hope of changing the narrative around youth civic participation.
Hayden Godfrey