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Apr 28, 2023

D.C. Forces People Out Of An Encampment In The Deanwood Neighborhood

More than 10 people camped in this secluded spot for over a year. It’s unclear whether the strip of land is owned privately or by the city.

Jul 09, 2021

DDOT Will Replace Collapsed Pedestrian Bridge In Ward 7, Bowser Announces Ahead Of Council Hearing

The agency will also rebuild two other pedestrian bridges in the area, Bowser announced Thursday.

Jun 29, 2021

DDOT Won’t Yet Commit To Rebuilding Collapsed Pedestrian Bridge, Citing Low Usage

Plus, DDOT highlights its bridge inspection program, saying only five other bridges out of 200+ are rated “poor.” All in the process of being replaced.

Jun 24, 2021

Northeast Bridge Collapse Is Cutting A Community Off From Essential Amenities, Residents Say

“Now these people literally don’t have a connection to the other side of their community. This is a dire impact for a community that was already in distress.”

May 17, 2019

Deanwood ANC Commissioner Says He Wasn’t Inciting Violence Against Police In Tweets

The D.C. Police Union said Anthony Lorenzo Green was making a “veiled threat.”

Oct 15, 2018

Amid New Lawsuit, Company Apologizes For Padlocking Deanwood Businesses Overnight

“We understand the anger, frustration and mistrust that our actions have created.”

Oct 08, 2018

Nook’s Barbershop Is Fighting Eviction After New Landlord Padlocked The Store Overnight

The barbershop is opening back up for business.

Oct 05, 2018

Deanwood Businesses Padlocked By New Owner With Just One Day’s Notice

The strip of businesses—especially Nook’s Barbershop—has long been a community gathering spot in Deanwood.

Jul 27, 2018

After Deanwood Police Search, Community Groups Call On Mayor To Release Footage

MPD has denied a FOIA request from the ACLU for body-worn camera footage. Now, 15 advocacy groups want the mayor to release it anyway.

Jun 26, 2018

After MPD Stop-And-Frisk Outside Barbershop, Deanwood ANC Commissioner Calls For Investigation

The ACLU of D.C. is interviewing witnesses from the incident.

 
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