A transformative partnership between Sitar Arts Center and Jubilee Housing marks an innovative way to increase affordable housing and access to an arts-based after school program in Adams Morgan.
Artist pays homage to a Black community destroyed by Pentagon construction
In 1942, the small Black community of Queen City, with only about 200 households, was destroyed to make way for a cloverleaf highway structure that connected the Pentagon to Columbia Pike. Washington, D.C. artist...
Metro’s “Money Train” stuck at Metro Center Station
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit’s “Money Train” was stuck for 20 minutes at Metro Center Monday because of a brake issue.
Power is back, but schools are closed in Montgomery County
A small plane crashed into transmission lines and caused a power outage in Montgomery County. Electric services have been restored, but not in time to start schools on Monday.
Head-on collision leaves woman trapped in car outside Kingstowne Center
Woman rescued from car with "jaws of life" after being trapped following a head-on collision.
Tenleytown high school goes into lockdown after shots fired nearby
Students at Tenleytown's Jackson-Reed High School had to wait to be dismissed from school Friday, after gunshots half a block from campus sent the school into a temporary lockdown. American University police is...
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.
Foggy Bottom blaze sends six to hospital
Crews transported six people to hospital after a second-floor apartment caught fire in Foggy Bottom. DC Fire evacuated the entire building, which houses over 100 senior citizens.
The Old Town Alexandria’s Lyceum and its Vital Community Role
Old Town Alexandria’s Lyceum provides guests with insight into local history, like a recently opened Alexandria Hospital exhibit.
Herndon cops want to better their policing. Their strategy: Meditation.
Herndon police is the second department in the country after the New York Police Department to participate in a pilot program that teaches cops how to meditate. The department wants to use mantras to better community...
Arlington set to bring ranked choice voting next summer
Arlington voters will have the chance to rank candidates first to last in a new voting system that will debut during the county board primary election next year. The new system is meant to bring more choice and...
Litter and its silent impact on communities
D.C., much like every major city, has a huge litter problem. But aside from being a nuisance or bad for the environment, litter can be linked to reducing mental health in residents and cause health concerns as it...
Minsky’s salon and owner bring eclectic joy to Tenleytown for decades
Jack Bubis, owner of Minsky's Hair Emporium in Tenleytown, creates lifelong customer relationships with his whimsical space and quality service.
New street art project will bring endangered animals to northwest DC
The neighborhoods of Woodley Park and Cleveland Park are slated for a new public art project centered on endangered animals. Organizers hope it will highlight their connection to the National Zoo and become a hub for...
More open pedestrian spaces are coming to DC’s busiest areas
This blocked off U-Turn south of Dupont Circle is part of an effort to bring more safe, open spaces to busy areas of D.C.
Once again, D.C. Councilmembers try to expand voting rights for green card holders
Next Election Day might see a huge change for D.C. residents, as council members try to give permanent residents the right to vote in local elections.
Ward 6 commissioners pen letter to mayor over H Street crime
The spike in crime on the H Street corridor raises safety concerns amongst residents in the more residential NoMa neighborhood.
Round House Theatre doubles down on diversity, inclusion
The Bethesda-based theater is challenging the pervasive inequity in the American theater industry with new community engagement and fundraising programs.






