Surviving in Chinatown was already difficult for small businesses, but now owners face a new roadblock: being told they’re not authentic enough.
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Vanessa Montalbano
T Street residents face damage to historic homes after construction for Pepco’s Capital Grid Project
In November, Pepco broke ground on T Street to add a transmission line through the neighborhood as part of their Capital Grid Project. Due to improper construction techniques, residents now face nearly $1 million in...
Heidi Kirk
Shaw Dog Park reopens with concerns over park access and cleanliness
After an April 2020 closure for construction of the new Banneker High School, the dog park reopened on Oct . 2. Yet some park goers say they can’t get in during the posted times and others are concerned about the gravel...
Grace Nardei
Arlington small businesses eager for round 2 of county grant, but new requirements may limit eligibility
Arlington County has launched a second round of its small business grant program, but new eligibility requirements are leaving some businesses without a financial boost.
Rachel Looker
The arts return to Bethesda following nearly 18-month hiatus
The creative economy is beginning to bounce back following last year’s COVID-19 shutdowns. But the unemployment rate of artists is still almost four times the national rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lauren Berryman
At Crispus Attucks Park, return of outdoor events creates sense of normalcy during pandemic
Bloomingdales’ Crispus Attucks Park hosted its annual film festival last month after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID. The event has brought the community together for years.
Shelby Fishman
MoCo’s 50+ residents show unique resilience in the face of ongoing pandemic restrictions
NIH expert shares key findings on older adults’ mental health during this month’s episode of the freshly-rebranded “50+ in Montgomery County.”
M Colkitt
District Wharf and liveaboard boaters declare essential partnership amid Phase 2 construction
District Wharf views the liveaboard boater community as an important example of innovative housing solutions, diversity, and an important partner in maintaining the health and safety of the Washington Channel.
Haley Murphy
Arlington NAACP frustration grows after the death of another inmate
Clyde Spencer, a 58-year-old man was arrested on Oct 2 and died three days later inside the jail. He is the sixth inmate to have died at the Arlington County Detention Facility in the past six years.
Heather MacNeil
After two deadly shootings, Capitol Hill residents, police reflect on crime spike
Police say the violence represents a general increase in crime in the neighborhood, while some residents contend the shootings are indicative of crime in D.C. as a whole.
Nick Trombola