Eliza Berkon is a reporter on WAMU 88.5’s Affordability Desk.
Oct 12, 2022
At This Alexandria Community, The Challenges Of Mobile Home Ownership Are Thrown Into Sharp Relief
Mobile homes are the largest source of unsubsidized affordable housing In The U.S. — but residents of Harmony Place fear being pushed out.
Apr 20, 2022
D.C. Residents Have Some Of The Highest Student Debt Burdens In The Country. Many Aren’t Ready for Payments To Resume
D.C. student debtors owe an average of $55,000. After several extensions, federal student loan payments are set to resume in August, a deadline many in the region say they’re not ready for.
Holiday-shopping season is here, and retailers across the D.C. region are dealing with shipment delays, higher prices and low inventory.
Seven reflections of loss, honor, and resilience on one of America’s darkest days.
“We’re trying to keep the music alive,” one musician says.
May 21, 2021
‘Neighborhoods Pretty Much Saved Us’: Locals Are Pooling Their Restaurant Orders Into Regular Food Drops
The neighborhood service has been a boon for consumers and businesses alike, providing a new stream of revenue to help eateries stay afloat.
“It’s like Wolf Trap Lite,” one recent concertgoer quipped.
Mar 11, 2021
With Just One Full-Time Jazz Club Left In The District, Local Musicians Contemplate Their Future
The city’s jazz clubs, many of which closed pre-pandemic, have grown even more scarce after Sotto, Twins, and Alice’s Jazz and Cultural Society shuttered.
The Democrat joins nearly a dozen other candidates vying for the position.
December typically brings in a substantial portion of nonprofit revenue.