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Isabel Del MastroPart of the NoMA in Color Annual Mural Festival, local artist Gentry Pack’s newly unveiled mural reflects the essence of the neighborhood, challenges stereotypes and evokes a sense of connection among residents.
Kaishi ChhabraSafety top of mind ahead of 17th Street High Heel Race
The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs and Metropolitan Police have created safety plans to prepare for the unexpected at the race.
Alex Angle‘This is not the time for it’; DC’s cashless ban leaves some Adams Morgan business owners scared
Businesses have to pull out the cash drawers now after a financial mandate was enacted on Oct. 1. The new law requires cash transactions as a customer option, but some business owners are unhappy about it.
Dima AmroGeorgetown’s Museum of Failure: A success story
On display in Georgetown, the pop-up Museum of Failure is opening-up discussions around failure with its exhibit on flops from around the world
Mirika RayaproluThe Navy Yard business initiative that’s taking on crime
A small group of local businesses have banded together to create a new approach to safety. Could other areas in D.C. do the same? Navy Yard businesses say yes, but residents remain doubtful.
Madeleine ShererArt event looks to uplift Logan Circle economy
Small business experts and artists say creativity can be a money maker for a neighborhood in transition.
Riley CederKennedy Center prioritizes diverse works as a leader in D.C. theater
Through free and diverse programming and participating in initiatives like D.C. Theatre Week, the Kennedy Center works to make theater accessible to the entire District. Productions and events for Theatre Washington's...
Katherine HapgoodTemporary government funding still leaves some military families worried
While the government avoided a shutdown Saturday, the temporary funding does not ease the concerns of some military families.
Daniela LoboTenleytown’s annual “Art All Night” festival returns this fall
Excitement is at its highest for singer Sara Curtin as she prepares for the yearly "Art All Night" festival.
Julia MouketoBikeshare boom in Alexandria
Improved infrastructure and new technology led Capital Bikeshare to a big summer.
Cameron AdamsBethesda Streetery faces concerns over panhandling and disputes
Restaurant owners and workers are brainstorming strategies to maintain a peaceful environment within the Streeteries. A small faction of individuals has been causing disturbances for restaurant patrons along Norfolk...
Siddhi Mahatole8th Street priority bus lane proposal met with mixed reviews
In the historic Barracks Row district, a debate is brewing over a proposed priority bus lane on 8th Street SE. The bus project has garnered a variety of opinions from local business owners, residents and transportation...
Nicholas FoglemanCrystal City businesses remain optimistic despite construction
Construction on Crystal City's "Water Park" outdoor food venue is extended, but local businesses say they are looking forward to more customers after the grand opening.
Lauren SpiersNew National Cathedral windows shift from Confederacy theme to racial justice
Rev. Leonard Hamlin Sr. says the windows help the Cathedral truly be a house of prayer for all people.
Fatal accident on the Potomac forces safety reckoning among kayakers
After the death of a Columbia University student in Little Falls, the Montgomery County kayaking community is weighing the hazards of paddling down one of the state’s largest rivers.
Ben BakerHousing advocates canvass on behalf of tenant rights in D.C.
Advocates say many landlords in the District violate the implied warranty of habitability in residential lease agreements.
Adams Morgan businesses come and go, but one beats the odds 86 years running
An Adams Morgan liquor store has remained in the neighborhood for about 86 years but other businesses tend to churn over the seasons. New and older businesses line the area’s bustling streets, but each building had a...
Safety concerns grip Deanwood as violent crime incidents see a rise
Nestled in the Northeast quadrant, Deanwood's safety concerns weigh heavily on the minds of its residents. As violent crime incidents continue to surge, the streets grow quiet.
