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Shant Mirzaians
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
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.
Wash staff
Tourism Boom: Alexandria’s lodging sector rebounds to record highs
Record numbers of visitors coming to enjoy Alexandria's unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy are up for this year.
Zaid Mastou
Gun control, student debt take center stage at town hall
By Maddi Cole CHARLESTON, S.C — U.S gun violence is a “public health emergency,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told primary voters at a South Carolina town hall. “The first thing I would do would be to enforce the current laws...
Elon Musk’s not-so boring D.C. transit proposal
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has its eyes set on a high-speed transit tunnel from D.C. to Baltimore.
Old Town voters on crime, education, housing, airport noise
Residents vote today with an eye on next year’s local races.
Alex Fernandez
Candidates court the selfie vote
By Brianna Crummy CHARLESTON, S.C. — Audience members lined up five deep for a chance at a selfie with Democratic presidential candidates during commercial breaks at the CNN Town Hall. As the moderators finished their...
Panelists: Biggest Threat to US Democracy Happened Long Before Jan. 6th Insurrection
Panelists at the Inaugural Democracy Summit say the 2013 Supreme Court case of Shelby County v. Holder created a nationwide issue of voter suppression where racial minorities are still dealing with its repercussions.
Ron Simon III