Ellen Tannor
Kelly Doyle
Kordell Martin
Joshua Sun
Luisa Clausen
For half a century, Malcolm X Park’s Sunday drum circle has been a D.C tradition. Today, drumming endures in teaching spaces throughout the DMV.
West End, Foggy Bottom prepare for 50th Marine Corps Marathon
As thousands of runners prepare to celebrate the Marine Corps Marathon’s 50th year, residents along its route live in a different world — one of detours, confusion and unanswered questions.
Yi Ya (Becky) TsengDC Water fixes long-running water leak in Wesley Heights
DC Water had nearly two years to fix an ongoing water leak in Wesley Heights, but after an article points out the negligence, the leak is repaired.
Anastasia MenchykDueling parties, frozen talks: Shutdown drags into third week
Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over a spending bill that would reopen the government.
‘Disappointing’ D.C.: Locals are worried, visitors feel shut out
One activist called it a “multi-generational traumatic event.”
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Terrance WilliamsRed, White, and Bison Gala is another Howard military community win
Howard University is home to nearly 700 military-connected students. This year, during Homecoming, the Office of Student Affairs is trying to highlight them and their contributions with the Inaugural Red, White, and...
For historic Georgetown Black cemeteries, stormwater project begins next spring
The construction has been delayed at least three times. With water continuing to erode the two cemeteries, the District Department of Transportation is pressured to give an answer about its next plan.
Wesley Heights water leak not resolved after two years; DC Water silent
As colder months approach, residents worry about persistent leak at 3101 New Mexico Ave NW. DC Water says it’s responsible, but it has not addressed it.
Bethesda needs a recreation center. Can it get one?
The Montgomery County Planning Department called out the need for a dedicated recreation center back in 2017. There’s been little progress.
Former Adams Morgan halfway houses lie vacant; neighbors want answers
The two houses have been vacant since January. Residents are concerned about the relocation of their tenants and potential rat issues.
GALA’s ‘Héctor, El Niño’ empowers D.C. youth
Young artists find their voice as GALA Theatre hosts the world premiere of the musical Héctor, El Niño Eléctrico.
Montgomery County executive candidate sues forum organizers over exclusion
The lawsuit says Montgomery County Renter’s Alliance and Montgomery Community Media violated rules that govern their tax-exempt status by getting involved in political campaigns.
“Take it to the Bridge”: Go-go song release party celebrates 11th Street Bridge Park
The 11th Street Bridge Park kicks off a go-go funky release party for its official song, “Take it to the Bridge,” at the Go-Go Museum in D.C.
Southwest rent prices are high, resident concerns are higher
Residents are frustrated with the lack of affordable housing in Southwest and want the District to do more.
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.
ANC community grants: An underpublicized feature not uniformly offered
Even after 50 years of home rule, some D.C. residents are still learning about the role of advisory neighborhood commissions. The use and administration of ANC community grants in particular is not well publicized and...
“We’re just at the minimum to function”: Foggy Bottom/West End’s strained ANC
Vacancies in the Foggy Bottom and West End’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission expose the limits of a system that relies on volunteers and minimal outreach. From the city office to local residents, sources say the ANC is...
Ahead of looming shutdown, VOA fights to be heard
A small group of journalists is fighting the Trump Administration to keep the Voice of America alive. Until March, the news service had broadcast continuously for 83 years, and reached 350 million listeners in 49...
