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By Faith Starchia The total number of full grocery stores in the district increased from 76 to 80 in 2025, with only one being placed in Ward 8, according to a report released by D.C. Hunger Solutions. Between Wards 7...
How the economy is shaping the way Gen Z approaches the college experience
By Lakeisha Waichungo When Kareen Gill first became a senior at American University, she was hopeful that with her undergraduate degree in political science, she would be able to secure a full-time job, or an internship...
Students stage walk-out in protest after SIS professor appears in Epstein Files
AU students staged a walk-out in protest of the University's handling of allegations that an SIS professor had ties to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as US Ambassador to Mexico. While the University has not released any...
Terrance WilliamsYouth curfew extended to increase safety in Navy Yard
D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure.
Ellen TannorIndigenous artists bring culture, craft to Smithsonian
Thirty artists from across the Americas gathered in D.C. this weekend for the National Museum of the American Indian’s annual market, sharing work rooted in tradition.
Luisa ClausenFirst monument honoring women greenlit for National Mall
The National Capital Planning Commission approves placement of the monument in Constitution Gardens. Visitors to the Mall welcome the news and wonder why it took so long.
Kelly DoyleExcitement grows as The Wharf’s holiday boat parade nears
Residents and businesses are voicing their excitement as they prepare for The Wharf’s holiday boat parade Saturday.
Kordell MartinHundreds turn out for National Christmas Tree lighting despite recent violence
Despite the recent shooting of two National Guard soldiers late last month, hundreds attended the National Christmas Tree lighting last night in Washington, D.C. Guests of the event dismissed safety concerns, focusing...
Maryland wrestles with a health care divide
Many counties in the state lack enough physicians to meet basic needs. Leaders say workforce barriers are leaving rural residents behind.
Metro debuts new bike lockers at two stations, with more expected through 2027
Metro has rolled out new app-based bike lockers at Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market, giving cyclists a cheaper and more secure parking option. Riders welcomed the upgrade but said the system’s impact will depend on how...
Yi Ya (Becky) TsengDistrict eyes additional resources to equip teen drivers
After a successful pilot, DDOT is looking for ways to expand the recent driver training program, which ended earlier this year. The partnership between four area high schools, Vision Zero, and Dexterity Driving School...
Amit Peled and his story to performing Mozart in Jeans
Amit Peled is showing the DMV area how classical music can be performed in a relaxed way.
Anastasia MenchykGeorgetown residents push to fix Rose Park trash crisis
Rose Park Winter Market Night is approaching, but the park’s trash crisis remains unresolved.
Joshua SunHere’s where Montgomery County’s public transit expansion stands
The county opened the first of five new bus rapid transit lines in 2020. The next won't open until 2028.
Kendall StatonTwenty years old and performing on big stages
Ella Vaughn made waves at the Opera for Peace academy that took place in the French Embassy in November.
Southwest residents want more room on the table for fresh produce
Safeway is the only grocery store in the neighborhood, and the lack of alternatives is driving some residents out of the area to shop. But a remedy is coming now that Streets Market has announced plans to open a...
H Street corridor’s biggest draw laments the DC Streetcar’s last ride
A major H street establishment warns the end of the DC Streetcar could derail H Street’s momentum, even as Metro offers reassurances with bus options and DDOT frames the shutdown as a budget decision.
D.C.’s new outdoor dining rules aim at accessibility. Will they deliver?
D.C. is phasing out its temporary streatery program, and many U Street restaurants are tearing down their setups entirely — potentially eliminating one of the few accessible gathering spaces available.
