Community members in Arlington want to begin the school year ensuring black students are receiving equitable treatment and access to resources and opportunities. Arlington Public School administrators say they want the...
Amid pandemic, Georgetown graduate student union seeks arbitration over bargaining rights
Georgetown students say the university has violated the terms of its labor contract by denying them the right to bargain over health protections.
Fall weather brings flooding and more risk for drivers
Every year southern Montgomery County and the Bethesda suburbs have flood warnings. Local EMS remind the community to "Turn around, don't drown."
U Street neighborhood awaiting final redevelopment plans
The city's online-only, recently-closed public life survey received almost 4,500 responses about current and future use of the space around the Reeves Center, which sits at 14th & U Street. The input will inform the...
D.C. moves forward with two new hospitals, but how will they affect health access?
George Washington University and Howard University will both open new hospitals in the next six years, which the city government says will improve health-care access for D.C.’s most vulnerable residents.
Arlington citizens grill county board on housing problems
The Arlington Department of Community Planning, Housing, and Development compiled a research compendium fueled by community feedback. The County Board will use this research to take a deeper look into missing middle...
Pandemic does not stop Hispanic celebrations in La Cosecha
Hispanic heritage celebrations have brought a bigger crowd to Union Market district’s La Cosecha amid the pandemic.
ANC 4C calls for better public housing policies and addresses ‘lukewarm’ rent control protection
Advisory Neighborhood Commission members proposed several changes to the D.C. Comprehensive Plan that will guarantee public housing, build housing for the homeless, minimize displacement and promote community-led...
Amid pandemic, museums slowly reopen in DC
Mayor Bowser extends Phase 2 of D.C.'s reopening plan until the end of the year, but museums in the District are starting to open, welcoming visitors and locals with open, but socially-distanced arms.
Shooting in Park View leaves one injured and police looking for answers
Police responded to a non-fatal shooting Saturday afternoon in the 500 block of Columbia Rd NW. The investigation is ongoing.
A spectacle in Bethesda as President Trump is sent to Walter Reed
President checked in "as an abundance of caution," said the White House.
DMV monitoring air quality as smoke from wildfires drifts across the country
Wildfire smoke is visible from the East Coast. District public official says the smoke is too high up to cause any health risk to residents.
Pandemic enhances ‘deplorable conditions’ in public housing
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March, public housing maintenance workers have halted routine maintenance, only responding to emergency calls.
Chevy Chase residents want racist senator’s name erased from fountain
The community is keeping the pressure on the National Park Service to take action. The ball is now in the federal government’s court.
Some special education teachers notice an uptick in student engagement, attendance as school year begins
Four weeks into the semester and special education teachers notice active student engagement in virtual learning classrooms
City initiative to slow car traffic omits Georgetown
Slow Streets Initiative lowers the speed limit on 22 miles of DC roadway. One resident called Georgetown’s exclusion a “failure.”
Promotional events fail to boost business for Black-owned Shaw restaurants
Owners of FishScale and HalfSmoke report disappointment with the lack of business brought by sweepstakes and D.C. Black Restaurant Week.
Southeast Washington to receive new medical clinic
Bread for the City will offer medical, dental and vision care services east of the Anacostia River for the first time in its history.






