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Ana Álvarez
Pandemic deepens need among unemployed, hungry DMV residents over holidays
It’s Giving Tuesday, and D.C. residents are putting on their philanthropic hats for those less fortunate as the holiday season begins. But as the economy continues to decline due to COVID-19, the metro area faces a more...
Sarah Salem
In Eckington, pajamas are the school uniform for the foreseeable future
D.C. Public Schools abandoned a plan to return some students in person learning earlier in November. Now, one student at Langley Elementary School in Eckington considers what finishing out the school year on a virtual...
Anna Brugmann
The District prepares for coronavirus vaccine amid concerns of limited allocation
The city has more than 80,000 health care workers, but will receive just 8,000 doses in its first allocation, according to recent estimates.
Lola Fadulu
As winter descends, Arlington County fights to lower homeless Black population
November is the start of hypothermia season, and with cold-weather temperatures comes the need for more shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Arlington — particularly Black people who experience it at higher...
Alex Lucas
Trump administration’s federal executions spark protest, vigil at BLM Plaza
Several protesters gathered at BLM Plaza and over 1,000 more virtually to protest the execution of Orlando Hall.
Myra Patrick
Black restaurant owners need tech and each other, panelists say
Business owners and entrepreneurs emphasized the importance of technological literacy and brand collaboration during the DMV Black Restaurant Week virtual conference.
Zeina Mohammed
Hill restaurant stung by COVID-related violations
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March, restaurants have had to adapt to the growing set of health and safety guidelines designed to protect workers and patrons against the virus. In Washington...
Tobi Raji
DC app-based drivers monitoring fallout from California vote
Proposition 22 passed in California, solidifying platform workers as independent contractors. However, labor experts and organizers in Washington DC say they would welcome a reclassification to employees.
Shant Mirzaians
DC coffeeshops ‘can’t afford to close again’ amid pandemic
D.C. business owners are eyeing the possibility of another lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge across the country. But they don't know if their businesses can sustain another closure.
Zoë Watkins