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Man falls between levels at the McPherson Square train station. Remains in critical condition tonight.
Maria LawsonExperts 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.
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Tayo Ojewunmi-OjoWill the Supreme Court uphold a controversial Tennessee transgender law?
Justices hearing a case Wednesday on ban for transgender care for minors appear divided.
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Hannah CampbellTrans 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 ThorntonMontgomery County woman found dead during house fire – remembered as animal lover and thoughtful neighbor
Investigators have ruled the fatality accidental with damage to the home estimated to be around $300,000.
Drug and alcohol treatment facility slated to open in Columbia Heights, residents skeptical
A second sobering and stabilization center is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Those who live in the area are questioning why they weren't included in the decision-making process.
D.C. police report decline in anti-gay hate crimes
Local police report a decrease in bias-related crimes for sexual orientation despite recent investigations in Northwest D.C. Recent attacks in the Northwest D.C. area were perceived by many as an uptick in bias-related...
D.C. residents face competing priorities as historic preservation bill awaits congressional review
D.C.'s historic preservation initiatives preserve the city's architectural legacy and protect cultural landmarks. But what happens when the resulting rise in housing costs threatens to displace long-time residents of...
Natalia Quintana-FelicianoRising rents, rising tensions: Alexandria’s housing crisis deepens
As rents continue to rise in Alexandria, the financial load on residents grows, pushing more households to the edge of eviction. Data from Alexandria city showed that Evictions in Alexandria are approaching pre-pandemic...
Zaid MastouO’Malley’s last push for Social Security funding as waitlists grow
Customer service is at its worst point in Social Security’s 89-year history, says administration chief Martin O’Malley, in the first House SSA hearing for a decade.
New leadership, old problem: Alexandria’s persistent housing crisis tests first black female mayor, new city council
Residents feel hope amid a housing crisis as Alexandria continues to grapple with affordability and displacement
Hajar AboueddahabAs tariffs loom, economists and consumers brace for impact
Economists predict an uptick in inflation if the tariffs that Donald Trump has proposed are enacted, prompting some consumers to stock up on goods now.
Asia McGillOrganizations serving immigrants in the DMV prepare for a second Trump presidency
Amidst calls for mass deportation by the president-elect, organizations across the DMV prepare to support the immigrant community.
Josie AnsbacherEducators anticipating changes during a second Trump administration
Across the country, school officials grapple with what the educational landscape may look like under President Trump's second term.
Tenleytown community staple Duane Foster reflects back on 50 years of life
Duane Foster feels his 50 years of age in his back, ankles and knees, but he also feels it in his outlook on life, his sense of self and in the rich community he’s found for himself.
