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Isabel Del MastroTrump has called for supporters to watch polling places closely. Some call that enthusiasm. Others see intimidation. But in Washington, Maryland and Virginia, some residents say they’re not scared.
Tobi RajiWoodrow Wilson High School is getting a new name. It’s about time, local activists and students say.
The District of Columbia school system expects a name to be approved in December. “There's this complacency, it's a white complacency,” a lead activist says.
Aaron SchafferHow DC youth are adjusting to online counseling during the pandemic
Eight months into the pandemic and Columbia Heights’ Latin American Youth Center has seen an increase in its youth enrollment in counseling services. The Wash spoke with four people connected to the center to better...
Zoë WatkinsPuerto Ricans as first-time presidential voters
Citizens of the United States territory cannot vote in the presidential elections, only the primaries. For native Puerto Ricans who moved to the U.S. after Hurricane Maria, this would be their first time.
Ana ÁlvarezHow to spot misinformation about the election
With Election Day looming, American University media experts urge voters to be on the lookout for misinformation on social and other media.
Sarah Salem‘Vote like your life depends on it’
Senior voters, America’s largest active voting bloc, according to Pew Research Center, is also the group most at risk for coronavirus. But that’s not stopping them from voting in this election.
Sarah WelchInternational observers — and the Carter Center — turn eyes on U.S. elections
Experts call militia activity and voter intimidation greater threats this year. They want to reassure voters their votes will count.
Zeina MohammedHoward holds classes as usual on Election Day, disappointing opponents
American University and George Washington University canceled classes and gave employees paid days off on Nov. 3.
Kimberly CataudellaLobbying firm drops Turkey as a client amid pressure from activists and protests
Mercury Public Affairs withdraws representation of the Turkish government after a regional conflict escalates.
Shant MirzaiansPorch Pirates prey on Hill residents
With more and more Americans staying and working from home, many have opted to have their food, clothes, and other items delivered to their doorstep. Unfortunately, some residents in Capitol Hill never get to see them.
Arlington County begins a conversation on racial equity, but is it the right approach?
The Arlington County Manager’s office began reaching out to residents last week, to learn about and directly address racial equity issues across the county. The series, called Dialogues on Race and Equity (DRE), is an...
Alex LucasDC Council considers three police reform bills, advocates say it isn’t enough
Advocates of police reform say that the legislation currently under review is “inadequate” to reduce police abuse of power in the District.
Georgetown group invests in pilot to save Ginkgos
Residents wanted to remove the Ginkgos on their block because of the smell, but Trees for Georgetown offered an alternative.
Maya SmithNot a trick: Petworth residents treat neighbors to a socially-distant Halloween
A socially-distant Halloween parade, candy bag giveaways and candy chutes are some of the ways Petworth residents are celebrating Halloween amid COVID-19.
Myra Patrick‘Sudden’ and ‘ruthless’ murders roil Tenleytown, Friendship Heights
Residents and police officials are concerned about the deadly uptick in gun violence in Ward Three and the District.
Year-long delays continue on Ward 8 grocery store
Good Food Markets aims to bring grocery stores to low income neighborhoods, but has faced obstacles both before and during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lola FaduluNumber of stolen cars is on the rise in NoMa
Police are also responding to an increase in thefts from inside autos.
Thousands of women march to protest Trump administration
Thousands of women rallied at the Women’s March on Saturday, hosted by groups like Planned Parenthood, the women of the Piscataway Nation and Black Lives Matter D.C. Participants protested the recent nomination of Amy...
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