Local leaders encourage residents to plan transportation before drinking, especially since car accidents tend to increase between Halloween and New Year’s Day.
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Lauren Berryman
Despite rising crime in Capitol Hill, residents and officials say growth of the neighborhood not in jeopardy
Some locals say crime waves are just a hazard of life in big cities.
Nick Trombola
Community responds to feedback process on Pentagon City Planning Study
Arlington County has led a community planning process to obtain feedback on its Pentagon City Planning Study, but some community members say not everyone’s voice was brought to the table.
Rachel Looker
A month after DHS cut funding for Casa Ruby shelter, future for clients and staff remains unclear
LGBTQ leaders express concern for Casa Ruby clients after funds used for a low-barrier shelter were diverted to national organizations that they say are not safe spaces for the transgender community. Khloe Pitts...
Rebekah Alvey
‘This industry is defined by resilience.’ Dupont Circle business owners experience both challenges and opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dupont Circle had “significant” business turnover during the pandemic, with 25 closings and 10 openings in the last year and a half throughout the Business Improvement District.
Heidi Kirk
Newly introduced Recovery Act could bring minority businesses, affordable housing downtown
As vacancy reaches record high rates downtown, D.C. councilmembers push to repurpose buildings and create affordable housing, mixed-use developments and green spaces.
Vanessa Montalbano
The retro-metro picks up the slack as 7000 series face inspection
Following the derailment and subsequent withdrawal of the 7000 series trains, the older 3000 series return to take their place.
Alec D'Angelo
Increased community scrutiny makes recruiting new officers difficult in Montgomery County
Police officials point to a “negative campaign against police,” while local activists suggest the issue might be internal.
M Colkitt
Southeast city leaders negotiate a dog park out of developer WC Smith amid controversial design review
How do dog parks, playgrounds and barbershops end up in your neighborhood? The answer– city leaders often have to fight to get them added to developers' high-rise plans.
Haley Murphy
Flooding doesn’t stop sales at District Wharf Municipal Fish Market
“Next customer!” yelled a Municipal Fish Market employee while pouring water out of his boot. The Municipal Fish Market, located at the end of District Wharf, is underwater–and still conducting business. Historic...
