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Feb 03, 2023

Metro Workers Grapple With Safety After Recent Shootings

Metro workers try to find balance between keeping the public safe and fearing for their own safety, after one of their colleagues died confronting a shooter.

May 14, 2021

Congress Heights Residents Are Protesting The Renewal Of A Neighborhood Store’s Liquor License

Homeowners in Congress Heights allege that a local liquor store is a source of illegal behavior, and plan to lobby ABRA against renewing its liquor license.

Mar 06, 2020

Shaw Community Pays Tribute To Slain Teen Malachi Lukes, A ‘Leader’ And ‘Messenger’

He was shot and killed on Sunday, shortly before his 14th birthday.

May 24, 2016

Metro Will Now Report Violent Crimes On The Same Day

The change in policy came a day after the public first learned about a rape that took place aboard a Red Line train last month.

Feb 25, 2016

Metro Is Stepping Up Security On Trains And Buses

Expect to see more officers around the system.

Feb 23, 2016

[UPDATED] Man Shot At Anacostia Metro Station

Green Line trains will be single tracking and riders can expect delays.

Sep 08, 2015

Four Dead, Many Injured During Violent Labor Day Weekend

Bringing to District’s homicide count to 109.

Aug 27, 2015

Black Lives Matter Activists Disrupt Bowser’s Police Agenda Presser

A visibly frustrated Bowser struggled to outline her administration’s comprehensive safety agenda this morning.

Aug 19, 2015

Three Fatal Shootings Yesterday Inches D.C. Closer To 100 Homicides In 2015

There are 97 homicides in D.C. so far this year.

Aug 13, 2015

Amid Rash Of Violence, Police Set Up A 24/7 ‘Outreach Post’ In Shaw

On the same block where a triple shooting occurred earlier this week.

 
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