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Zeina Mohammed
Virginia’s real battleground: The suburbs
As Election Day approaches, Democrats are campaigning hard in the suburbs. With the race tightening, both parties are hoping that the suburbs will carry them to victory.
Wash staff
Will Gen Z, first-time voters make a difference on Nov. 5?
In Maryland, both parties mobilize to reach new voters. Republican organizer: 'The youth vote has an influence on these elections'
Tayo Ojewunmi-Ojo
Kaine wins easily in Virginia
After Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine’s swift victory, VA Democrats express hope for the future and 2019.
Safety concerns during 16th Street Bus Lane Project
The District Department of Transportation is right in the middle of a multi-million dollar street improvement project along 16th St. aimed at improving bus ridership, on-time reliability and increased pedestrian safety ...
Petruce Jean-Charles
Howard University protest ends with students, university reaching agreement
Howard University students agreed to leave the Blackburn building after reaching an agreement with the university's administration over housing, ending the longest protest in the university’s history.
Grace Nardei
Crystal Plaza polling site a mixed blessing
Crystal Plaza Apartment polling site a win only for Crystal Plaza residents as construction, distance from Metro makes it difficult for others.
Ron Simon III
Protected: Impeach Thanksgiving? A guide to dodge impeachment arguments with family and friends
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Jamie Benedi
Biden rally prompts tears, memories
By Carter Allen, Alexa Barnes, Robbie Heilberg, Joshua Ludden, Sophia Solano NASHUA, N.H. — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s Get-Out-The-Vote rally Sunday afternoon highlighted his despair several times...
Newly introduced Recovery Act could bring minority businesses, affordable housing downtown
As vacancy reaches record high rates downtown, D.C. councilmembers push to repurpose buildings and create affordable housing, mixed-use developments and green spaces.
Vanessa Montalbano