Jan 07, 2022
Congress Heights Tenants Declare Victory In Years-Long Battle To Keep Their Homes Affordable
A neglected cluster of buildings is slated to be redeveloped into affordable housing after tenants took their landlord to court.
Jul 17, 2021
6-year-old Girl Killed In Congress Heights Shooting
Five adults were also injured in the shooting, police say.
“Two of our residents…are now dead due to senseless gun violence,” Acting Police Chief Robert Contee said.
Sep 03, 2020
D.C. Police Release Body-Camera Footage Showing Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Deon Kay In Southeast
D.C. police have released footage of an officer fatally shooting 18-year-old Deon Kay Wednesday afternoon in Congress Heights.
Aug 06, 2018
Water Pressure Increase Could Temporarily Cause Contamination In Some Ward 8 Residents’ Water
Increased water pressure is a good thing, generally, but it can also sometimes cause water quality complications.
The last time DC Water built a water tower in the city was 1945, and officials have been planning for the new $14 million tower for 10 years.
In a home video, an officer is heard commenting on the victim’s sexuality based on things in his home. “Armani, Dolce and Gabbana—he’s probably gay.”
Police say two suspects discharged paintball guns at random victims in Fairlawn, Anacostia, and Congress Heights on Tuesday morning.
May 24, 2017
‘Lord Protect Us From Gentrification’: Community Raises Concerns About Congress Heights Arena In Testy Meeting
“We’re at a community meeting now, and less than a week later, we’re going to have a groundbreaking.”