Aja Beckham is DCist’s staff writer for Wards 7 and 8.
Starting this weekend, outdoor pools are reopening for those who want to take a dip, after more than a year of restrictions in aquatic spaces.
May 25, 2021
These Two Women Opened A Pop-Up Museum At National Harbor To Celebrate The Beauty Of Black Hair
Its founders want to promote self-love and celebrate the beauty of Black hair.
May 20, 2021
More Solar Panels Coming To Southeast D.C. Homes
The DC Green Bank plans to continue installing panels in wards 7 and 8.
May 14, 2021
Congress Heights Residents Are Protesting The Renewal Of A Neighborhood Store’s Liquor License
Homeowners in Congress Heights allege that a local liquor store is a source of illegal behavior, and plan to lobby ABRA against renewing its liquor license.
It’s Thrive DC’s second facility to open this year.
May 07, 2021
These D.C. Moms Lost More Than One Child To Gun Violence. Here’s How They’re Remembering Them This Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is not a celebration for some moms. Some are remembering their children who were slain by gun violence — some moms are grieving the loss of their only child, while others are grieving the loss of multiple children.
May 05, 2021
Beloved Skating Rink In Temple Hills Remains Open After Fighting Against Permanent Closure
The landlord “realized it’s a pillar of the community,” says Lashon Andrews, who’s managed the rink for the past three years.
Southeast residents elevated their concerns about inconsistent mail service to Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) and D.C.’s postmaster. Meanwhile Northeast residents get their first mail delivery in a month.
Apr 29, 2021
D.C. Mothers Facing Housing Insecurity Worry About What Happens When The Eviction Moratorium Ends
“My mother is currently homeless. If we’re evicted [and] homeless, my daughter will be the third generation to experience homelessness, and I don’t want that to happen,” says Jessica Crawford, 30.
It’s set to launch in 2023.