Christian Zapata is a Digital News Producer at WAMU.
“We just have an abundance of cats right now that are looking for a good home.”
Jul 29, 2021
Former Archbishop Of Washington Theodore McCarrick Charged With 3 Counts Of Assault And Battery Against A Minor
The charges follow a Vatican report released last year that detailed decades of alleged abuse perpetrated by McCarrick.
Jul 23, 2021
Car-Sharing Company Getaround To Pay D.C. Nearly $1 Million Over Alleged Misrepresentation Of Services
The company must institute protocols to resolve theft and damage complaints, maintain all licenses required to do business in D.C., and restitute customers who experienced theft or damage in a Getaround vehicle.
The city plans on establishing permanent streateries across the city where people can eat and drink outside.
Maryland has trailed behind D.C. and Virginia in legalizing marijuana, but now lawmakers want voters to weigh in on the issue in the 2022 general election.
DCist spoke with singles in the D.C. area about how their return to in-person dating is going and what they’re looking for in a relationship.
Jun 18, 2021
Republican-Sponsored Bill Would Ban Teaching Of Critical Race Theory In D.C. Public Schools
The bill comes amidst concerted efforts by Republicans against critical race theory, which teaches that racism isn’t just based on individual acts — but also systemic ones.
Jun 14, 2021
Reports Of High Temperatures And Medical Emergencies After A/C Outage At D.C. Central Lockup
Jail support organizers report more than 20 people said they didn’t have air conditioning over the weekend.
Jun 10, 2021
National Building Museum’s Summer Block Party Returns With Outdoor Art Installations, Weekly Movie Nights
After skipping its typical summer exhibit last year due to the pandemic, the museum is now exhibiting a series of art installations.
Jun 04, 2021
D.C. Council Rejects New Public School Policy Mandating Marijuana Testing For Contractors And Volunteers
The policy is meant to comply with a 2004 law that mandates drug and alcohol testing for many District employees.