Those who work and visit the historic area say the National Guard’s presence and ICE enforcement, along with rising prices, are having an impact.
Economic uncertainty, federal law enforcement surge loom over Howard’s 101st Homecoming
Howard University’s 101st Homecoming is just six weeks away, and ANC leaders, community members, and alumni are expressing concerns.
Activists have 5 months to prove Bethesda development sits on historic cemetery
Judge gives latest ruling in an eight-year court battle, but developers say claims of human remains beneath construction are unfounded.
Upcoming High Heel Race marks Dupont’s struggle to remain D.C.’s LGBTQ+ hub
As thousands prepare to gather for the 38th High Heel Race, Dupont Circle’s role as the historic heart of LGBTQ+ life faces new challenges — from safety to rising costs.
D.C. student walkouts marks start of events protesting federal police surge
Students at four Washington, D.C. universities kick off activist events for the school year with walkouts to protest against the National Guard presence in D.C.
Chinatown loses another legacy business as Momiji shuts down
Momiji Restaurant will close as redevelopment reshapes the neighborhood.
Lack of pedestrian zone reduces Adams Morgan Day foot traffic
Approximately 7,000 attended Adams Morgan Day, but experts think closing down 18th Street NW would have brought a lot more
Parking enforcement officer kicks down vendor table at Adams Morgan Day
His reason? Vendors were blocking a Capital Bikeshare docking station, even though event organizers secured a permit to use the space.
GOP pushes for AI deregulation to ‘stay ahead of China’
Democrats say the U.S. needs more AI protections, not fewer
Murals on a mission: Street art making city streets safer
Crosswalks murals designed by students and local artists are part of a public safety initiative.
Worries mount despite good business at DC’s Fish Market
Longtime D.C. residents say that the Municipal Fish Market is here to stay, while others warn of impending consequences.
Hi, performative men: drag queens did it first
Performative men are taking over public parks in a series of competitions–but who created that safe space to openly play with gender?
Sapphic Songwriters Night packs D.C.’s Songbyrd
“I think that a song is a snapshot of a feeling,” Levchenko said.
Amid economic uncertainty, a ‘solidarity economy’ grows in DC
Neighbors helping each other creates an economy built on kindness and community, not profit.
Out of the rabbit hole
In the wake of an increasingly mainstream movement promoting health misinformation, there are still ways to reach the believers.
A Michelin-star chef opens a store in Kalorama-Sheridan
Daniel Petita reflects on his career as he opens Kalorama Market
How U Street’s vibrant, legacy arts scene survives through gentrification
The African American Civil War Memorial is scheduled to reopen in July after undergoing renovations.
Joy as Resistance: Dance Parties Take on DOGE
While protests at Tesla showrooms have popped up in nearly every state, two women in D.C. have decided to approach the issue differently: with dance parties aimed at drawing attention to Elon Musk’s involvement in the...






