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UrbanTurf: Is Self Storage Next For the Georgetown Mall?

Editor Oct 26, 2021

It seems that the owners of the Georgetown Park Mall have other plans in the works while a proposal to convert some of the retail space into residential micro-units remains under review.

City Paper: Iconic D.C. Barber Diego D’Ambrosio Died At 87

Editor Oct 26, 2021

The Dupont Circle stylist passed away after a half-century of cutting hair for presidents and residents.

City Paper: A Brutal List of Ingredients and Products Restaurants Can’t Find or Afford

Editor Oct 26, 2021

Chefs and restaurateurs are pleading for patience and flexibility as they square off against supply chain problems.

DCist: Brentwood Neighbors File Suit To Stop School Bus Depot

Editor Oct 26, 2021

Residents of Brentwood, in Northeast D.C., filed a suit against the District today over a plan to build a school bus depot on a 4-acre site adjacent to a residential area. Residents say the bus terminal and parking lot would unduly burden…

Washington Post Editorial Board: This D.C. program has helped thousands of children go to college.…

Editor Oct 26, 2021

“We weren’t going to say you are not good enough, not smart enough . . . . Every child should be helped.” That is why the nonprofit that Argelia Rodriguez was asked to head 22 years ago to encourage D.C. public high school students to go…

DCist: Howard University President Condemns Sit-In By Students Protesting Housing Conditions

Editor Oct 26, 2021

In an open letter published Tuesday, Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick wrote that students’ two-week occupation of a campus building in protest of poor housing conditions and other issues “must end.”

WTOP: Howard U. president: Blackburn Center protest ‘must end’

Editor Oct 26, 2021

Howard University’s president said in a letter to the community on Tuesday that the student occupation of the Blackburn Center “must end.”

John Means in Greater Greater Washington: Is anyone safe in DC crosswalks when one dangerous driver…

Editor Oct 26, 2021

My four-year-old son Nathan asks me almost every day to “promise that won’t get hit by a car again.” Last month, Nathan was struck while with his mother in the crosswalk closest to our Dupont Circle home by the driver of an SUV who ran…

District Links: Metro works to get older rail cars into service; protesters briefly block demolition…

Chris Kain Oct 26, 2021

Metro officials say they're working to bring more of the rail system's oldest trains into service while also developing a plan for more rigorous inspections of its newer fleet of 7000-series rail cars that are the subject of a current…

WTOP: Howard U. to begin ‘hyper care’ approach to student housing concerns

Editor Oct 26, 2021

In response to a student protest that has gone on for weeks, the administration at D.C.’s Howard University said Monday it was beginning a policy of “hyper care” in regards to health and cleanliness in student housing.

Arts and Culture

Quicksilver resumes some in-person arts activities for seniors after months of physical isolation

Dylan Klempner Oct 26, 2021

At a time when the world has been preoccupied with the health of seniors, dancer and choreographer Nancy Havlik has continued teaching an unlikely approach to the physical and mental well-being of people over the age of 65 — dance. …

Opinion

Emily Gasoi and Elana Mintz: DCPS needs to change how it’s spending outdoor learning funds to avoid…

Commentary Oct 26, 2021

In February, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $9 million investment to “support outdoor learning and learning partnerships” — spending that was intended to prepare city schools for the fall reopening. Two months into the school year, the $9…

FOX 5: Lawsuit filed against DC wedding venue for not refunding events canceled due to COVID-19

Editor Oct 25, 2021

The D.C. Attorney General is bringing a lawsuit against a wedding venue for not providing refunds or rescheduling events that were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Petula Dvorak in The Post: Coming through walls and windows, out of the air, stray bullets aren’t an…

Editor Oct 25, 2021

Stray bullets. They killed a 6-year-old crossing the street, a Peace Corps official out with his wife for a nice dinner in a buzzy part of town, a proud mother in town to see her son’s start at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Washington Post: Metro to submit plan that could allow suspended cars to return to service

Editor Oct 25, 2021

The agency is working to return some older trains that had been in storage or undergoing repairs to alleviate crowding

DCist: Metro Works To Bring Back More Trains As Slow Service Continues This Week

Editor Oct 25, 2021

Metro says it’s working to bring back more trains this week as crowding and long wait times continue to plague travelers on the transit system. As the agency brings more trains online, service could be slightly improved next week.

WTOP: Metro details plans to return older rail cars to service as derailment investigation continues

Editor Oct 25, 2021

There’s still no update on when Metro will restore regular service after the investigation into the Blue Line derailment earlier this month resulted in yanking more than half of Metro’s fleet of rail cars out of service.

WTOP: DC makes roadway changes as part of fall safety campaign to protect pedestrians, bicyclists

Editor Oct 25, 2021

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling for the installation of more speed humps, stop signs and high-visibility crosswalks for a Fall Safety Blitz initiative launched two weeks ago to protect walkers and bikers.

WTOP: DC lawmakers consider extending consumer protections to student loan borrowers

Editor Oct 25, 2021

D.C. lawmakers say student loan debt is treated differently than any other debt, with predatory lenders targeting young borrowers who oftentimes don’t know their options or what terms to look for.

Washington Business Journal: Protesters break into McMillan property, briefly stop demolition

Editor Oct 25, 2021

A trio of protesters briefly broke into the McMillan sand filtration plant in Northwest D.C. Monday afternoon, stopping demolition work on the site for a few hours after chaining themselves to construction equipment.

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District Links: McDuffie wins backing of DC Chamber affiliate; Bowser talks up DPW composting program; MPD adds weekend…

May 29, 2026 10

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Public Works are touting the expansion of the city's composting program, with the collection of more than 11 million pounds of food waste since 2017 and…

jonetta rose barras: Nine at-large DC Council Democratic primary candidates fight to win a political lottery

May 29, 2026 304

“While change is good, prepared leadership is better,” Kevin Chavous said as he introduced himself during the DC Office of Campaign Finance’s at-large primary debate late last month. He is one of…

District Links: Feds announce $465 million grant for Union Station repairs, improvements; AU president steps down for…

May 28, 2026 10

American University President Jonathan Alger announced yesterday that he'll step down June 30 after two years in the post.

District Links: Council begins hashing out budget priorities; faulty alert system meant $1M spent on manual fire watch…

May 27, 2026 9

Midway through the DC Council's budget work session, legislators are making clear some of their shared priorities on where to direct any available funding to avoid — or at least trim — cuts proposed…

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