Backed by a new donation from JP Morgan Chase & Co., the Anacostia Arts Center is ramping up a major transformation.

The farm stand will be the first time FRESHFARM sells produce in Ward 8, in a community east of the Anacostia River with fewer healthy food options.

Ward 7 and 8 residents living east of the Anacostia River now have even fewer grocery store options.

The perinatal provider and advocacy organization opened a new location in Ward 7. Residents of Wards 7 and 8 made up 70% of pregnancy-associated deaths in recent years.

While officials and advocates often spar over the best approach to address youth crime, DCist/WAMU spoke to youth who live or go to school east of the Anacostia River about the kinds of support they feel they need to achieve their goals.

D.C. residents who help a friend get a COVID-19 vaccine can receive hundreds of dollars in VISA gift cards, which are like cash.

The 14th edition of the Anacostia Arts Center exhibition features an auction and work from more than a dozen artists.

Woodberry Village is one of many properties in Southeast D.C. that has faced housing code violations.

Conversations with owners of Black businesses in Ward 7 and Ward 8 show differing reasons for not participating in the event.

Tuesday is the final day for D.C. voters to register in advance for the November election.