Kordell Martin
Ellen Tannor
Kelly Doyle
Yi Ya (Becky) Tseng
Isabel Del MastroIn schools across the city, the success of students increases when there is support for their families and their community.
Kristen JohnsonHow a plan to redesign Crystal City leaves cyclists split over the neighborhood’s future
A potential revamp of Route 1 in Arlington attempts to unify the area, but could mean big changes for bikers and pedestrians.
Verónica Del ValleCity prepping designs for recreation renovations, but residents are doubtful
Locals are expressing doubt as the District prepares fixes at the historic Petworth Recreation Center.
Austin R. RamseyAfter decades of sleepiness, Brookland appears ready for a BID
Community leaders say there's enough business in Brookland to create their version of a friendly, neighborhood BID.
Jacob WallaceActivists nearing goal to trigger special election of embattled councilmember
Signatures against Jack Evans 85% completed.
Shabnam DaneshResidents, business owners react to uptick in violent crimes in Columbia Heights
MPD reports that violent crime is down, but in Columbia Heights, residents and business owners are still feeling the impact.
Sianna BoschettiExtra police officers assigned to prevent violent crimes
115 police officers to be granted overtime due to shootings in Columbia Heights.
Petruce Jean-CharlesJane Fonda arrested for climate protest on Capitol steps
Charge: Crowding, Obstructing, or Incommoding.
Elise DeanAdams Morgan locals on new Wawa store: Mostly ‘Meh’
Less than a month after opening on Adams Morgan’s famed 18th Street strip, local shoppers and business owners say Wawa doesn’t create that much of a dent on convenience store activity. Despite being a well-known brand...
Yousef AlshammariLack of rainfall leaves Brookland trees vulnerable
Summer heat has continued into the fall. This week, a watering advisory was sent out by a forestry non-profit in Brookland which plants and cares for trees in urban areas. Casey Trees stated that September tied the...
Chris CaseyDemo continues at a historic school site in Shaw
Developers continue gutting the inside of Grimke School, which will hold the new African American Civil War Memorial Museum, office space, and residential living.
Kayla Clarke
Leona DunnControversy: Something Old? Something New?
Whether it’s that unmatched new car smell, or that walking on air feeling when wearing a new pair of shoes for the first time, who doesn’t like new things? Apparently some Dupont-area residents. Trendy, luxurious...
Alyssa RoysterOver 600 opioid medication kits distributed in one month
A month into a free opioid overdose distribution program, Washington D.C. pharmacies and churches are raving about how this pilot program is positively affecting high-risk communities. According to a spokesperson for...
Metro extends hours, but local sports fans want more
Fans debate using the metro for Washington Mystics’ Game 4 after thousands were stranded last week traveling home from the Nationals’ Wild Card Game.
Maya McKenzieProtected: Arlington National Cemetery is running out of room
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Jamie Benedi
Wash staffSex work stirs trouble in Logan Circle
Logan Circle residents are demanding that the bill decriminalization the sex trade in the District does not get passed.
Ikechukwu MbagwuKIPP DC eyes vacant building in Anacostia for expansion, local leader ‘not a fan’
KIPP DC, a network of pre-K through 12 charter schools, wants to convert the former Ferebee-Hope building into its eighth site.
Lauren Lumpkin