An empty lot in Ward 7 was due to get a grocery store decades ago. What’s happening now?
Plans to build a new commercial corridor at Capitol Gateway are finally inching forward.
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Three Arrested and Charged for Disrupting Border Wall Construction
Cochise County, AZ — On Monday a set of arrests stemming from the ongoing U.S.-Mexico border wall blockade in southeastern Arizona saw three protesters jailed overnight. The arrests mark the first charges in the now months-long struggle against construction of a double border wall along…
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Behind the scenes at D.C.'s viral oxtail pizza carryout
For the team at Today's Pizza, it's always been bigger than the pies.
At trial, a tale of two Trayon Whites emerges
Undercover videos show the Ward 8 councilmember both deeply involved in the community and taking wads of cash from a businessman.
Berlin’s Queer Communities Reflect on Pride Attack
Berlin, Germany — On Saturday, July 25, 2026 a white van rammed into the crowd at one of Europe’s largest pride celebrations, the Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin Germany. One woman was killed and 29 others were injured. On Sunday, Germany’s Minister of Interior…
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Food insecurity in the D.C. area hits a new high
Cuts to SNAP, surging costs, and federal layoffs are making it difficult for District residents to put food on the table.
Activist Blogging Platform Shuts Down After Terrorism Designation
Washington DC — On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Departments of State and the Treasury designated a volunteer tech collective behind a popular activist blogging platform a terrorist organization.
Autistici/Inventati (A/I), the Italian collective behind NoBlogs.org, now joins such organizations as the Islamic State group…
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14 ways to build a better D.C. this week
Congressional Black Caucus Week networking, a museum birthday party, and more ways to get involved.
12 things to do in D.C. this weekend
Get ready for a creativity-forward next few days — including a late-night citywide festival, an “art walk” in Capitol Hill, and plenty of live music.
Two ex-campaign workers say a former (and perhaps future) Council candidate stiffed them
Candace Tiana Nelson is eyeing a run in Ward 4, but new allegations could complicate a bid.
Treesit Blocks US-Mexico Border Wall Construction for Six Weeks in Arizona
Santa Cruz County, AZ – On a cool, cloudy morning in the San Rafael Valley in Southern Arizona, a young person popped their head over the edge of a platform in a tree, perched fifty feet above the rolling prairieland below. “Hi! Thanks for coming!”…
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What to know about Trayon White’s looming bribery trial
If convicted, the Ward 8 councilmember is facing up to 15 years in prison
Ask A D.C. Native: How can dating here suck less?
Some tips from local experts on staying open to connection without letting the search wear you down.
Remembering a March for a Bicentennial Without Colonies
Pedro Rodriguez and Paul Socolar remembered a march they attended almost 50 years ago: the March for a Bicentennial Without Colonies in 1976. They created the July 4th Sin Colonias Coalition to commemorate the march with others who saw its significance and began hosting events in the Greater Philadelphia area.
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More than 34,000 Salvadorans in the D.C. area fear for their future
The District’s largest immigrant community faces chaos as Trump’s attacks on Temporary Protected Status continue.
14 ways to build a better D.C. this week
A maternal health forum, a mural unveiling in Adams Morgan, and more ways to plug in.
The White Supremacist Pastor in Jake Lang’s Shadow
Of the men who accompanied "Jake" Lang on his racial slur-themed event in Minneapolis, Joel Tenney has one of the largest national profiles. Like Lang, the Armenia-obsessed MAGA pastor from Iowa is an unabashed white supremacist – a term Tenney cloaks with euphemisms – and dedicates much of his public activism to transforming the United States into a Christian theocracy.
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Janeese Lewis George gets a preview of the mayoral life
The presumptive next mayor is holding listening sessions around the city. They show just how complicated the job really is.
The US Brought the G20 to NC to Highlight the Region’s Hurricane Recovery. Locals Say the Government Wasn’t Who Made it Possible.
After Hurricane Helene, locals took issue with their suffering and hard work being co-opted by representatives of the world’s richest countries.
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Have you tried pawpaws yet? Here’s where you can forage — or buy — D.C.’s ‘tropical’ fruit
The delicious fruit is abundant throughout the D.C. region. Here's how to get your paws on “nature’s best kept secret.”