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May 05, 2022

How Local Abortion Funds Have Been Getting Ready For The End Of Roe

Abortion funds are already seeing increased support — and also heightened demand.

May 02, 2022

As Dance Loft Looks To Build A Permanent Home On 14th Street, Some Neighbors Balk

Dance Loft on 14 thought it found the perfect solution to the city’s ever-rising rents. But some of its neighbors aren’t so sure.

Apr 29, 2022

Painter Lindsay Adams Has More Than ‘Two Things’ To Say In Her First Solo Show At Eaton DC

Adams, who was born with cerebral palsy, says oil painting has been her own form of communication — “my peace and my protest.”

Apr 25, 2022

D.C. Family Says A Shoddy House Flip Punctured Their Dreams Of Homeownership

Tasharn Richardson always wanted to buy a house for her family. But the home she purchased last year has proven to be disastrous, she says.

Apr 22, 2022

‘Belonging’ Photo Project Shows Black Environmentalists In Their Favorite Local Parks

A new photography project from the Audubon Naturalist Society centers Black environmentalists communing with their favorite natural locales.

Mar 21, 2022

‘Every Day Is A Worry’: Immigrant Community Of Falls Church Call For Pedestrian Safety On Leesburg Pike

In December, a driver struck and killed a 68-year-old woman, Nguyet Ly, while she was walking on the 5900 block of Leesburg Pike near a gas station.

Mar 16, 2022

D.C. Hotel Workers Beset By Layoffs And Reduced Hours Face Uncertain Future

At least one D.C. hotel is keeping its pandemic-related cutbacks on housekeeping, impacting workers’ wages and benefits.

Mar 15, 2022

Here’s What’s Left On The Virginia General Assembly’s Plate — And What It Means For Northern Virginia

Legislators have yet to agree on a budget, tax cuts, a deal for a Commanders stadium, and whether to pull out of a regional climate initiative.

Mar 09, 2022

‘The Books That I Wanted To See When I Was Younger’: Youth Authors Reflect On Writing About The Immigrant Experience

With authors representing eight different countries around the world, the book series was able to highlight stories for immigrant youth, by immigrant youth.

Feb 18, 2022

After A Bitter Breakup, National Arboretum Bald Eagles Welcome New Egg

Mr. President has mated with his new lady, LOTUS, after his longtime mate First Lady flew the nest last year.

 
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