D.C.’s Humane Rescue Alliance, said this legislation would remove barriers to pet food donations.
Members of the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras celebrate their successes, prepare for more hard work
In October, the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras became the 45th recipient of the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award for being champions of human rights.
For the dubious, poll watching proves educational
Some voters raised concerns about “election integrity,” but is observing the process enough to change their minds?
Democrats push voter turnout ahead of VA gubernatorial election
Gov. Ralph Northam encouraged canvassers to help get out the vote
Meet Rita Willis: Protester who wants to get out the vote
Update: Henrico County is one of a handful of areas Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin did not win on Tuesday. Voters chose Democrat Terry McAuliffe by a margin of 58% to 41%.
Virginia’s real battleground: The suburbs
As Election Day approaches, Democrats are campaigning hard in the suburbs. With the race tightening, both parties are hoping that the suburbs will carry them to victory.
Mother-Daughter duo help to get out the vote
Democratic canvassers are motivated to get McAuliffe back into the governor’s mansion, mobilizing voters on key issues – voter rights, women’s rights, and COVID-19.
Education dominates in the final days of the campaign
In the home stretch of a highly contested and nationalized race, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are seeking to rally voters in Richmond around one re-emerging issue: education.
In closing days of campaign, Democrats pushed back against enthusiasm gap
Update: With 98% of votes counted, Republican Glenn Youngkin has 50.89% of the vote for Virginia's gubernatorial seat. Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe has 48.42% of the vote. At least 3,257,029 residents of...
Arlington County polls saw ‘steady stream’ of in-person voters, despite new early voting options
A steady stream of voters in Arlington County cast their ballot in person Tuesday despite new voting laws that allow more flexibility for early voting options.
Black churches in Virginia join get out the vote efforts
Reverends calls on parishioners to act on protecting “the bedrock of our democracy”
Youngkin campaign leads a new Republican strategy in the first post-Trump election since 2020
Many view the results of this election as a referendum on the Democratic party nationwide
Why aren’t more people talking about Liberation Party candidate Princess Blanding?
In a tight Virginia gubernatorial race, third-party votes could decide the election. And that’s a problem.
DC creatives celebrate the importance of presence, reflection, and human connection
Shaw’s contemporary galleries present exhibits that conceptualize what it means to live in a post-pandemic atmosphere.
Alexandria City Council approves $60M in grant applications amid worst flooding since ‘03 Hurricane Isabel
Just three days before historic flooding, Alexandria City Council approved $60 million in grant applications to go toward the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project.
DC Council publishes discussion maps ahead of Ward 6 redistricting hearing
After a 41.9% population growth in the last decade, Ward 6 boundaries will change during the decennial redistricting process. Rebalancing wards will push some residents into Wards 7 and 8, further changing their racial...
Pandemic rental assistance program ends, local resources left to fill gaps
Residents will have to find new rental assistance options as pandemic era protections end, adding to existing problems of financial dilemmas and language barriers.






