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Isabel Del MastroReady, Willing and Working opens live auction this week to fund employment programs and clean up DC neighborhoods.
Kayla GallagherNeon lights and signs face strict regulation in Georgetown’s Historic District
Business owners in Georgetown are working to save their neon signs as local representatives seek to remove them.
Mike PesoliZero-waste bike delivery service comes to Petworth amid waste management issues
The Rounds, a sustainable refillable delivery service, launches in D.C. in an effort to increase the District’s waste diversion rate.
Carley WelchWith ballooning population and extensive development, Ward 6 could see major boundary changes during DC redistricting
As the D.C. Council gears up for a delayed start to the decennial redistricting process, the council is predicting major changes to Ward 6’s boundaries. Ward 6, which encompasses neighborhoods like Navy Yard, Southwest...
Aneeta Mathur-AshtonIncreased development, stormwater runoff threaten MoCo creeks and wildlife
Montgomery Parks and environmentalist groups warn of development’s damaging effects and ask residents to help curb the lasting corruption stormwater runoff has on local waterways and wildlife.
Gianna GronowskiHoward University students continue protest over ‘unlivable’ housing conditions
The three-week protest at Howard University over housing quality becomes one of the longest in the university’s history. Students say they won’t stop until their demands are met.
Grace NardeiActivists, council members raise concerns about homeless encampment pilot program following NoMa closures
Nearly two weeks after a NoMa encampment resident was bulldozed during a clearing, activists are unsure whether the man has found housing.
Alice BerryAdams Morgan landlords resist lowering rent
Landlords are deciding whether to lower rent or leave apartments vacant as demand returns following sluggish peak season.
Alec D'AngeloMoCo Council learns first responders left untested for COVID-19, despite orders
A Montgomery County Council session revealed County Executive Marc Elrich never provided a plan for COVID-19 testing protocols, originally due over two months ago.
Popular section of King Street permanently closed to vehicles
Alexandria City Council voted to permanently close the 100 block of King Street between Lee Street and Union Street to vehicular traffic. Some residents are concerned the closure may have negative consequences on the...
Muhammed Al RefaiGW administrators hear student grievances over handling of sexual assault cases
Sexual assault survivors were given a platform to speak to administrators about the way university practices failed and continue to fail them in the aftermath of their assaults. A student organization proposed the...
Megan RugglesHazardous lead pipes pose serious risks in 135 buildings along the U Street corridor
Local officials continue to negotiate the best course of action to eliminate a hazardous public health crisis that continues to plague D.C. residents.
Caroline Cliona BoyleSecurity issues delay community project, organizers search for permanent solution
The “Civic Plaza For All” initiative was meant to bring activities to Columbia Heights, but is now being redesigned after organizers voiced safety concerns and a lack of communication among government agencies.
Hanna Holthaus‘A zest to continue:’ DC’s Chinatown challenges narratives of its decline
Surviving in Chinatown was already difficult for small businesses, but now owners face a new roadblock: being told they’re not authentic enough.
Vanessa MontalbanoT Street residents face damage to historic homes after construction for Pepco’s Capital Grid Project
In November, Pepco broke ground on T Street to add a transmission line through the neighborhood as part of their Capital Grid Project. Due to improper construction techniques, residents now face nearly $1 million in...
Heidi KirkShaw Dog Park reopens with concerns over park access and cleanliness
After an April 2020 closure for construction of the new Banneker High School, the dog park reopened on Oct . 2. Yet some park goers say they can’t get in during the posted times and others are concerned about the gravel...
Arlington small businesses eager for round 2 of county grant, but new requirements may limit eligibility
Arlington County has launched a second round of its small business grant program, but new eligibility requirements are leaving some businesses without a financial boost.
Rachel LookerThe arts return to Bethesda following nearly 18-month hiatus
The creative economy is beginning to bounce back following last year’s COVID-19 shutdowns. But the unemployment rate of artists is still almost four times the national rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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