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Sophia Steele
Federal law enforcement leaves Chinatown uneasy
Some residents and business owners in Chinatown say trust in local law enforcement has changed even though the federal surge has ended.
Luisa Clausen
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Here’s how to keep your car safe.
Officials are trying to help the community protect their vehicles amid the surge of catalytic converter thefts in Fairfax County. Here’s why these thefts may be surging, and the steps locals are taking to help keep your...
Olivia Diaz
DDot gives local government parking power
Transportation officials say enhanced residential parking decisions are better made by ANCs.
Austin R. Ramsey
Prayer stations pop up at polls across the District
Non-partisan prayer stations are popping up at polling places across the District.
Kimberly Cataudella
DDOT seeks funding for SE/SW Freeway bridge repairs
Bridges on the I-695 SE/SW Freeway need repairs, but residents can expect to see construction begin in 2026 at the earliest.
Madeleine Sherer
Vaping and other safety precautions discussed for the new school year
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School officials and community members react to swirling ideas of vaping detectors and other safety measures in the school.
Grace Apostol
Looking for Joe, looking at other contenders
Biden’s absence in New Hampshire threatens to alienate local voters.
Wash staff
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
Veteran groups question success of VA suicide prevention campaign
Starting before Veterans Day, the campaign is an effort to expand and improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mental health resources, vet support groups say.
Keely Bastow
Hanna Holthaus