“If my name is going to get blasted, at least it’s getting blasted for saying ‘I support human rights.'” ~ Jack MacCallum
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...
“Once people are bitten by birding, they don't ever stop. They just keep birding.”
- Joe Corcoran
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...
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...
The White House and Congress are angling for District government control.
The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance.
Students exploring alternative work options with unease about the future of federal employment.
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.
Advocates worry that ongoing challenges could further curtail LGBTQ+ rights.
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union.
Inmates face challenges with testifying in front of the D.C. Council and voting
“If you educate people about the history of an area, they might be more likely to enjoy it, respect it, and honor it.”
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.
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.
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