D.C., much like every major city, has a huge litter problem. But aside from being a nuisance or bad for the environment, litter can be linked to reducing mental health in residents and cause health concerns as it...
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Sophia Steele
Neighborhood torn over ‘ludicrous,’ ‘confusing’ plan to reopen schools
Days before Tyler Elementary School welcomed students back for outdoor, limited programming, the district unveiled a widespread plan to send more than 20,000 elementary students back to campus, drawing the ire of many.
Tobi Raji
Poor air quality poses major threat to Eckington, other neighborhoods in Ward 5: NASA study
Overall air quality has improved in the District over the past several years, but the distribution of clean air is not equal. Now a new NASA study states those living in areas with poor air quality have a higher risk of...
Shelby Fishman
‘It’s critical that they get a voice’: Rockville to vote on lowering voting age in upcoming city election
In the forthcoming Rockville elections on November 7, voters will decide whether 16 and 17-year-olds should gain the right to vote in local elections. This ballot proposal aims to involve younger residents in shaping...
Kaishi Chhabra
District sidewalks still not up to ADA standards
The District's sidewalks are in disrepair. For those who use mobility aids, that's a major problem.
Sianna Boschetti
Francis Stevens parents lack confidence that DCPS can deliver promised modernized school
Teachers and parents cite D.C. Public School’s lack of communication and poor temporary schooling facilities as reasons they have little faith in the success of the School Without Walls at Francis Stevens’ modernization...
Katherine Hapgood
Upcoming WMATA bus garage raises concern among Friendship Heights residents
WMATA’s plans to convert a Lord & Taylor property into a garage for zero-emissions buses raised concerns and sparked conversation among members of the Friendship Heights community.
Julia Mouketo
‘Sudden’ and ‘ruthless’ murders roil Tenleytown, Friendship Heights
Residents and police officials are concerned about the deadly uptick in gun violence in Ward Three and the District.
Aaron Schaffer
Sex work stirs trouble in Logan Circle
Logan Circle residents are demanding that the bill decriminalization the sex trade in the District does not get passed.
Ikechukwu Mbagwu
Councilmember Trayon White faces bribery charges amid community support.
The FBI recently arrested Washington D.C. councilmember Trayon White for taking money and other gifts to pressure District agencies to award contracts to businesses that provide violence interruption programs.
Todd St Hill