George Washington University and Howard University will both open new hospitals in the next six years, which the city government says will improve health-care access for D.C.’s most vulnerable residents.
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Anna Brugmann
Arlington citizens grill county board on housing problems
The Arlington Department of Community Planning, Housing, and Development compiled a research compendium fueled by community feedback. The County Board will use this research to take a deeper look into missing middle...
Sarah Salem
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
ANC 4C calls for better public housing policies and addresses ‘lukewarm’ rent control protection
Advisory Neighborhood Commission members proposed several changes to the D.C. Comprehensive Plan that will guarantee public housing, build housing for the homeless, minimize displacement and promote community-led...
Myra Patrick
Amid pandemic, museums slowly reopen in DC
Mayor Bowser extends Phase 2 of D.C.'s reopening plan until the end of the year, but museums in the District are starting to open, welcoming visitors and locals with open, but socially-distanced arms.
Dani Birzer
Shooting in Park View leaves one injured and police looking for answers
Police responded to a non-fatal shooting Saturday afternoon in the 500 block of Columbia Rd NW. The investigation is ongoing.
Sarah Welch
A spectacle in Bethesda as President Trump is sent to Walter Reed
President checked in "as an abundance of caution," said the White House.
John T. Seward
DMV monitoring air quality as smoke from wildfires drifts across the country
Wildfire smoke is visible from the East Coast. District public official says the smoke is too high up to cause any health risk to residents.
Shant Mirzaians
Pandemic enhances ‘deplorable conditions’ in public housing
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March, public housing maintenance workers have halted routine maintenance, only responding to emergency calls.
Tobi Raji
Chevy Chase residents want racist senator’s name erased from fountain
The community is keeping the pressure on the National Park Service to take action. The ball is now in the federal government’s court.
Aaron Schaffer