A spooky dance, put on by the Adams Morgan BID, promoted Halloween and the last day of the 18th Street pedestrian zone.
Winter is coming — and Ward 5 schools are unprepared
As cold temperatures set in, the District prepares for the annual cooling to heating switchover across public schools. But, hundreds of HVAC repairs are still pending.
Hopkins renovation of old Newseum building underway
Johns Hopkins University is renovating the former Newseum building on Pennsylvania Avenue. Hopkins' all D.C.-based schools are expected to move to Penn Quarter next fall while the Newseum continues to hold travel...
Council committee to vote on bill to bring free period products to D.C. residents
The D.C. Council’s Committee on Housing and Executive Administration is expected to mark up Councilmember Brooke Pinto's Period Act on Friday. The legislation that would provide free period products in all women’s and...
Why one Adams Morgan ANC commissioner brought a mural to his neighborhood
One of Peter Wood's goals as ANC Commissioner was to bring a mural to Adams Morgan. In his first year, he's done just that.
Second Phase of Wharf development gets ready to open
The Wharf is celebrating the long-awaited end to a 10 year revitalization project.
Hamilton rocks Kennedy Center, brings buzz to Foggy Bottom
The iconic Kennedy Center hosted Hamilton for a successful 80-show run that brought chaotic prosperity to the streets of Foggy Bottom.
After a series of closures nationwide, Alamo Drafthouse opens its next theater in Crystal City
The new Alamo Drafthouse in Crystal City opens at a time when movie theaters are closing nationwide. American University Professor John Douglass says not all movie theaters will survive the rise of movie streaming.
Sports betting grows into neighborhoods
Washington, D.C. bars are hoping the draw of sports betting will help revive the city's shrinking club scene
Libraries and their role in preventing book banning
With a rise in divisive arguments and banned books, libraries are finding ways to draw people together as they serve their communities.
High school embraces name change, renovations underway
After the D.C. Council approved the new Jackson-Reed name this March, the high school in Tenleytown has been making swift progress updating signage and merchandise, and students are adjusting to their new school...
Alexandria Sewer Project aims to address flooding
A new Old Town Alexandria project aims to address flooding in the area through proper wastewater management to clean the Potomac.
Arlington Public Schools limiting attendance at athletic events
High school football season in Arlington County will look a little different this year. Arlington County Public Schools announced a new policy limiting attendance at all school sporting events due to safety concerns.
Disputes over proposed Connecticut Avenue bike lanes heat up
Residents along the major corridor connecting downtown D.C. and Maryland are divided over the plan to build protected bike lanes.
D.C. Council considering bills to decriminalize street vending, set up zone in Columbia Heights
The D.C. Council will consider bills to decriminalize unlicensed street vendors and create a vending zone in Columbia Heights. The measures have been introduced by Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
Wardman site can still help city’s affordable housing goals, advocates say
The redevelopment of the Wardman Park Hotel has become a point of controversy in the community. As Woodley Park readies for 900 new apartments across two buildings, some advocates are fighting to make them more...
Safety and post-pandemic slump dull Union Station’s shine
Shuttered stores and recent crimes at the station elicit mixed reactions from Metro rail riders
Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Here’s how to keep your car safe.
Officials are trying to help the community protect their vehicles amid the surge of catalytic converter thefts in Fairfax County. Here’s why these thefts may be surging, and the steps locals are taking to help keep your...






