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Feb 13, 2024

The Alexandria Arena Deal Was A Slam Dunk … Until It Wasn’t

The Virginia House of Delegates moved arena legislation forward on Tuesday, but it hasn’t been smooth sailing, with the state senate blocking a bill and D.C. threatening litigation.

Jul 27, 2023

Downtown D.C. Is Still Struggling To Attract Office Workers, New Development

In-person office work has reached only about 40-43% of pre-pandemic levels on an average weekday, a new report from the neighborhood’s BID says.

Jul 24, 2023

Renting In And Around D.C. Is Hellacious Right Now. Just Ask Your Neighbors

Rents are high, inventory is stagnant, and dozens of people say they’ve spent months getting scammed, out-bidded, and ghosted by brokers and property managers alike.

May 25, 2023

Five Things We Learned From D.C. Council’s Roundtable On Dangerous Driving And Traffic Enforcement

Councilmember Charles Allen wants to address lawless driving, poor ticket collecting, fake license plates and more.

Mar 21, 2023

Lack Of Hiking Trails In Ward 8 Is An Environmental Injustice, Local Group Says

D.C.’s Ward 8 is blessed with some 500 acres of forested parkland, but there are not many ways to access those parks, with just a few miles of trails.

Feb 17, 2023

D.C. To Pilot Curbside Composting Pickup This Summer

The curbside composting pilot program will be open to 1,500 households in each of the District’s eight wards.

Feb 16, 2023

What Is The Cherry Blossom Indicator Tree, And Why Is It Budding In February?

Call it the cherry blossom in the coal mine. One early-blooming tree suggests peak bloom could be very early this year, after an unusually warm winter.

Feb 14, 2023

Wildlife Cameras Show Adorable Native Animals Coming Back To The Anacostia Watershed

Otters and beavers and coyotes, oh my! These and other native animals are returning to the increasingly clean Anacostia River.

Dec 15, 2022

Why Some Pandemic ‘Open Streets’ Around D.C. Are Still Closed To Traffic

Many places experimented with closing streets to cars during the pandemic. Some of those temporary measures are now permanent.

Sep 09, 2022

Family Of Nine-Year-Old Hit By Vehicle Suing School, Security Company, Driver

The lawsuit says the District’s Department of Transportation knew Wheeler Road SE was dangerous after several other fatal pedestrian crashes in recent years.

 
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