As the D.C. Council gears up for a delayed start to the decennial redistricting process, the council is predicting major changes to Ward 6’s boundaries. Ward 6, which encompasses neighborhoods like Navy Yard, Southwest...
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Aneeta Mathur-Ashton
Increased development, stormwater runoff threaten MoCo creeks and wildlife
Montgomery Parks and environmentalist groups warn of development’s damaging effects and ask residents to help curb the lasting corruption stormwater runoff has on local waterways and wildlife.
Gianna Gronowski
Howard University students continue protest over ‘unlivable’ housing conditions
The three-week protest at Howard University over housing quality becomes one of the longest in the university’s history. Students say they won’t stop until their demands are met.
Grace Nardei
Activists, council members raise concerns about homeless encampment pilot program following NoMa closures
Nearly two weeks after a NoMa encampment resident was bulldozed during a clearing, activists are unsure whether the man has found housing.
Alice Berry
Adams Morgan landlords resist lowering rent
Landlords are deciding whether to lower rent or leave apartments vacant as demand returns following sluggish peak season.
Alec D'Angelo
MoCo Council learns first responders left untested for COVID-19, despite orders
A Montgomery County Council session revealed County Executive Marc Elrich never provided a plan for COVID-19 testing protocols, originally due over two months ago.
Popular section of King Street permanently closed to vehicles
Alexandria City Council voted to permanently close the 100 block of King Street between Lee Street and Union Street to vehicular traffic. Some residents are concerned the closure may have negative consequences on the...
Muhammed Al Refai
GW administrators hear student grievances over handling of sexual assault cases
Sexual assault survivors were given a platform to speak to administrators about the way university practices failed and continue to fail them in the aftermath of their assaults. A student organization proposed the...
Megan Ruggles
Hazardous lead pipes pose serious risks in 135 buildings along the U Street corridor
Local officials continue to negotiate the best course of action to eliminate a hazardous public health crisis that continues to plague D.C. residents.
Caroline Cliona Boyle
Security issues delay community project, organizers search for permanent solution
The “Civic Plaza For All” initiative was meant to bring activities to Columbia Heights, but is now being redesigned after organizers voiced safety concerns and a lack of communication among government agencies.
Hanna Holthaus