Residents are frustrated with the lack of affordable housing in Southwest and want the District to do more.
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Kordell Martin
Pandemic does not stop Hispanic celebrations in La Cosecha
Hispanic heritage celebrations have brought a bigger crowd to Union Market district’s La Cosecha amid the pandemic.
Ana Álvarez
Bicyclists disappointed by American University’s 10-year plan
Local bike advocates argue that AU’s Campus Plan doesn’t proactively encourage biking in a neighborhood that needs additional infrastructure.
Aaron Schaffer
Police observe subdued crowd despite heightened security on Trump arraignment day
Concerns over security were high among the city officials over the traction gathered by this high-profile case due to the previous incident of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riots. However, the Metropolitan Police Department saw...
Wash staff
Montgomery County warns seniors on the rising gold bar scam
Seniors get help understanding dangerous financial scams and how to avoid them.
Tayo Ojewunmi-Ojo
Can impeachment pacify political tensions?
Professor who predicts presidential elections says impeachment would stabilize political disruption
Austin R. Ramsey
Jacob Wallace
White, Henderson leading in DC Council at-large race
Incumbent Democratic DC councilmember Robert White and Christina Henderson, an independent, lead a 23-person field for two at-large seats on DC Council as of midnight on election night. Tabulations of ballots have not...
Nonprofit supporting small businesses creates ‘Petworth Main Street’
Uptown Main Streets, a nonprofit helping small businesses gain recognition and funding, is igniting mom and pop shops throughout new areas of Petworth.
Carley Welch
First Mobility District comes to Southwest D.C.
Mayor Bowser announced a new neighborhood initiative in Southwest D.C. that will make the Capital Waterfront more accessible to the city.
Alexandra Rivera
Marijuana legalization in Maryland late but welcome, say voters in Silver Spring
Voters in Maryland will decide on if marijuana is legalized for recreational purposes for those over 21.
Shwetha Surendran