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Sarah Salem
For the dubious, poll watching proves educational
Some voters raised concerns about “election integrity,” but is observing the process enough to change their minds?
Wash staff
Shakespeare Theatre hopes to bring historical plays to youth, offers acting lessons
Shakespeare Theatre Company on F Street began its annual acting sessions for children, teens, and adults in November. The company is hoping to bring Shakespeare's plays to today's world and and show similarities of the...
Ibrahim Aksoy
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
Voters trickle into Ward 2 precinct in last hours of voting
There was a line around the building at School Without Walls at Francis Stevens when early voting opened last Tuesday. By 6 p.m. election night, however, those lines had slowed to a trickle. Polling place manager Egypt...
Anna Brugmann
On-site restaurants are game changers for hotels
As more hotels partner with restaurants to create on-site eating options for guests, small businesses will have to compete with larger, chain restaurants for tourists' patronage.
Sophia Steele
Fears about democracy, election integrity top of mind for Pennsylvanians ahead of election day
As Pennsylvanians prepared to cast their votes in the state’s closely watched gubernatorial and U.S. Senate elections, voters and political leaders across the aisle expressed concern about the state of democracy.
Organizers on World Pride safety: ‘D.C. is the place to be’
Capital Pride board member Vernon Wall still remembers when Miley Cyrus stood her ground at Capital Pride in 2017 during the first Trump Administration. “She said, ‘I promised that when this person was elected, I was...
Maria Lawson
Despite obvious support for Biden, California voters mixed on ballot measures
Californians mostly elect Democrats to public office. But state ballot initiatives are not always clear-cut victories for the left.
Shant Mirzaians
“Grounded” brings plant wellness, and community focus to a changing Anacostia
Local business seeks a different approach to community-business relations
Todd St Hill