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Apr 27, 2021

D.C. Police Use-Of-Force Incidents Dropped 22% In 2020, According To Watchdog’s Report

The Metropolitan Police Department’s use-of-force incidents dropped after steady year-to-year increases starting in 2015.

Feb 16, 2021

Work Group Recommends Civilian Review Board For Arlington County Police, Campaign To Change 911 Usage

The recommendations come as elected officials and citizens across the Washington region and country are rethinking policing in the wake of the racial justice protests from the summer of 2020.

Jul 15, 2019

One Fifth Of Ward 7 And 8 Residents Believe Housing Costs Will Force Them To Move In The Next Three Years

According to a survey from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development

Sep 14, 2017

Metro Reports Spikes In Bus Driver Assaults, Harassment, And More Crimes This Year

While serious crimes have decreased overall across the Metro system.

Feb 08, 2017

D.C. Is The Fourth Best Metro Area To Live In The U.S., Study Says

U.S. News and World Report touts D.C. for its jobs market, affordability, and food and entertainment options, among other things.

Feb 07, 2017

Airbnb Touts 80 Percent Growth In D.C. As Council Debates New Restrictions

The company says that hosts in D.C. earned $59 million last year from 287,000 visitors.

Dec 09, 2016

FTA Report: Metro Must Fix ‘Deteriorated’ Electrical System

The FTA ordered WMATA to complete 47 actions.

Aug 09, 2016

Study: $100 Buys You Less In D.C. Than In Any State

The adjusted value of a Ben Franklin in the District is $84.67, according to the Tax Foundation,

Jul 05, 2016

Report: Life Expectancy In D.C. Differs Greatly By Race

Black men in D.C. have a life expectancy of 68 years old, while white men are projected to live, on average, until age 83.

Jun 29, 2016

D.C.’s New Health Agenda Outlines Top Priorities For Citywide Wellness

Mental health, reducing violence, and access to health services are among 13 top priorities.

 
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