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Isabel Del MastroThe confirmation of Dr. Natalie Hopkinson and Cora Masters Barry to the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities secures a vital voice for underserved communities in the District, said DC NAACP President Akosua Ali.
Caroline Cliona BoyleIn a town of pantsuits and power ties, local brand Hanifa redefines fashion in DC
In a fashion world dominated by New York, Paris and London, the District might be a long afterthought. But DMV-based designers and merchandisers say the city’s fashion scene is on its way to becoming a dominant force.
Vanessa MontalbanoAlexandria to solicit, grant new broadband franchise, breaking Comcast monopoly
Alexandria City Council passed an ordinance to solicit and grant a broadcast network franchise to provide broadband services to residents by using the city’s right-of-way.
Muhammed Al RefaiRedistricting heats up along U Street
Debates intensified over a relatively small redistricting proposal, at times becoming muddled, confusing, and downright offensive.
Alec D'AngeloLGBTQ+ groups want new DC LGBTQ Affairs director to be an ‘advocate for the community’
Three organizational leaders spoke to The Wash about what the office should prioritize following the mayor’s appointment of a new director.
Sophie AustinHoward University protest ends with students, university reaching agreement
Howard University students agreed to leave the Blackburn building after reaching an agreement with the university's administration over housing, ending the longest protest in the university’s history.
Grace NardeiThe Washington National Opera returns to the Kennedy Center stage, alongside other arts groups
The Kennedy Center boasts a full 2021- 22 season after enduring an 18-month pandemic-induced hiatus and the fiscal challenges it created.
Megan RugglesSupply chain disruptions are a ‘nightmare’ for some Bethesda and Chevy Chase business owners, and the end is not in sight
Many have seen the images of large container ships sitting at U.S. ports with goods waiting to be unloaded and transported to final destinations. Due to the supply chain bottleneck, local business owners have been...
Lauren BerrymanAlleyway development project comes to Columbia Heights
EL Studio welcomed around 100 ‘alley-hoppers’ to the neighborhood, allowing them to tour three different alley spaces, including one soon-to-be developed by its team.
Hanna HolthausAmid strain on city’s trash collection, volunteers clean streets themselves
During the pandemic, an influx of trash strained D.C.’s waste collection services, which paused street cleaning for over a year. A recent clean-up in Takoma highlighted the importance of neighborhood initiated clean-ups...
Rebekah AlveyThrive Montgomery 2050 reimagines MoCo’s suburbia
The county’s ambitious land-use proposal ignites community division.
M Colkitt‘Kids are being hit by cars.’ Dupont Circle residents enraged about street safety as accidents reach new records.
After several traffic accidents across the city involving children, Dupont Circle residents are calling for drastic changes to improve street safety in their community.
Heidi KirkMeet the Ward 5 candidates for DC Council
Sitting councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie’s decision to run for Attorney General has kicked off the next election season early.
Alice BerryDevelopment of Reservation 13 is right for community, locals and officials say
After two decades and several unsuccessful attempts to build up the area, proponents of the largely unused site can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Nick TrombolaPickleball’s prevalence: Arlington County volleys solutions to match increased demand
Arlington County's Department of Parks and Recreation is looking to meet heightened demand for pickleball courts while balancing the needs of other sports.
Rachel Looker‘Emergency Band-Aid’ repairs to begin at Tidal Basin in 2022
The National Park Service will begin major seawall repairs at the National Mall Tidal Basin in 2022 to curb major flooding. But the $500 million project will be a temporary fix to the larger threats of rising sea levels...
Haley MurphyDuke Ellington School of the Arts breaks silence amid national controversy
The administration at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts responds to students and parents one month after alumni Dave Chappelle steeped the school in scandal.
Mike PesoliVeterans, supporters push for DC statehood at Veterans Day march
The demonstration brought together dozens of veterans, officials and residents who marched seven months after the House passed a resolution supporting the cause.
