Wash staff
Maria Lawson
While the Dupont Circle market is smaller than the Downtown market, the foot traffic and business sales have been better than expected. As D.C. residents race to complete their holiday shopping, the competition between...
Hannah Campbell“Grounded” brings plant wellness, and community focus to a changing Anacostia
Local business seeks a different approach to community-business relations
Todd St HillA new chapter for Alexandria’s homeless: Carpenter’s Shelter unveils renovated community shelter
An open house on Wednesday afternoon lets the public see renovations to aid unhoused persons in the region.
Zaid MastouShooting involving Arlington police at Rosslyn Metro Station
The police department said the shooting involved an Arlington County police officer inside the station near the exit to N. Moore Street. Police report a suspect was wounded in an officer-involved shooting late Tuesday...
Car theft down in Bethesda-Chevy Chase due to drone Initiative
Community members and leaders reflect on past crime trends and how current initiatives combat future spikes.
Grace ApostolLocal prodigy turned national icon
“I let out the biggest scream. This day, Dominica got its first-ever Olympic medal, and it just so happens to be gold.”
Tayo Ojewunmi-OjoFriendship Heights is among D.C.’s slowest growing neighborhoods – perhaps that’s how residents want it
The neighborhood’s population is climbing slowly despite amenities, transit and retail. Housing and zoning may be the root cause.
Dana MunroDC fails to enforce its own law, leaving wheelchair users stranded
Wheelchair users still can’t access taxis, as $500,000 pilot ends
Ella RobinsonLogan Circle crime drops nearly 20% from 2023
One difference between years: a new crime-prevention legislation that passed in March.
Georgetown’s e-scooters: Parking problem or congestion solution?
Advocates suggest solutions for Georgetown’s scooter ‘problem’ ahead of 2025 permits.
MPD look for suspect as man stabbed on Minnesota Avenue SE
Man who suffered multiple stab wounds is being treated at a nearby hospital
McPherson Square Metro station remains open after man falls one story
Man falls between levels at the McPherson Square train station. Remains in critical condition tonight.
Experts remain concerned about FAFSA’s impact on college enrollment, but optimistic about new form
The 2024-25 FAFSA rollout saw a decrease in freshman enrollment rates among high school seniors, but education advocates and experts remain optimistic about the new form released on Nov. 21.
Playing for pennies: How streaming royalties leave independent artists struggling
As streaming dominates the music industry, smaller musicians face challenges in earning a sustainable income, prompting legislative reform and alternative platforms to balance the scales.
Dueling rallies outside Supreme Court as justices hear transgender rights case
Passionate demonstrators outside the court opposed or supported a Tennessee law banning transgender health care for minors. The court is expected to rule by June.
Will the Supreme Court uphold a controversial Tennessee transgender law?
Justices hearing a case Wednesday on ban for transgender care for minors appear divided.
Lillian JuarezTrans rights fight. Images from the Supreme Court
Journalists from American University document protest efforts outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Wilderness Therapy Under Fire: Balancing Claims of Abuse with Advocates’ Calls for Reform
Wilderness therapy programs are under fire after allegations of abuse, highlighted by Paris Hilton’s congressional testimony and in recent documentaries. Advocates of these programs cite decades of research that show...
Jordan Thornton