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WTOP: 5 DC neighborhoods saw the biggest rent hikes in the last year

Editor May 18, 2019

Averaging out the top 100 largest cities in America, a one bedroom rents for under $1,400 a month — up a modest 4.3% in the last year. But that’s a minor increase compared to what some D.C. neighborhoods have seen.

Opinion

jonetta rose barras: DC public libraries work to build community, encourage reading while winning…

jonetta rose barras Apr 25, 2019

The room was awash with spring sunshine, bright and warm. While it was filled with people — including toddlers who, unintimidated by adults, dared to claim the space their own — it didn’t feel crowded. The ground-floor open lounge was…

Curbed: Two D.C. public libraries win prestigious architecture awards

Editor Apr 18, 2019

The local chapter of the American Institute of Architects recognizes the West End and Cleveland Park libraries

DCist: Meiwah In West End Is Closing Next Month After 20 Years

Editor Apr 18, 2019

Meiwah, the Chinese-American restaurant that’s drawn in celebrities, politicians, and journalists for close to 20 years, will close next month.

WTOP: DC moves forward with controversial bike lanes through Northwest neighborhoods

Editor Mar 30, 2019

After heated debate, the District is moving forward with new two-way protected bike lanes between Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and the National Mall.

Washington Business Journal: D.C. to host world’s largest squash tournament

Editor Mar 12, 2019

The world's largest squash tournament is coming to D.C.

District government

DDOT moves ahead on plans for three new protected bike lanes in Northwest

Emma Whitford Jan 4, 2019

Editor's Note: Originally published on Jan. 4, this post has been updated with the new Feb. 13 deadline for public comment. The District is moving forward with plans to expand its network of protected bike lanes with three new routes…

Bisnow: Ruth’s Chris Steak House To Open At Major Downtown D.C. Development

Editor Nov 15, 2018

A large-scale redevelopment in the heart of D.C.'s central business district has landed a popular national steakhouse chain for its corner retail space.

Built Environment

Long-awaited renovation of historic West End school gets underway

Samuel Breslow Jun 20, 2018

Mayor Muriel Bowser joined city officials and corporate executives Monday to celebrate the start of long-awaited renovations to the Thaddeus Stevens School in the West End and the construction of an office building on the school’s former…

Latest

District Links: Ward 1’s Brianne Nadeau won’t seek fourth term on DC Council; new lawsuit accuses feds of…

Sep 25, 2025 12

Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau announced this morning that she won't seek a fourth term, likely setting the stage for a crowded field of candidates looking to become just the fifth person to…

District Links: AG Schwalb files 12 more suits against dangerous drivers, wins first judgment; surge highlights impact…

Sep 24, 2025 31

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb today announced a first-of-its-kind judgment against a dangerous driver under recently implemented DC Council legislation, as well as a slate of 12 new lawsuits…

District Links: AG reaches settlement with Washington Gas to stop pollution of Anacostia River from former plant; Bowser…

Sep 23, 2025 27

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced this morning that Washington Gas will take new steps to stop toxic chemicals from leaching into the Anacostia River from the site of a gas-manufacturing…

District Links: Bowser says she’ll again seek council approval for ‘growth agenda’; new helpline…

Sep 22, 2025 9

Mayor Muriel Bowser said today that she'll soon reintroduce aspects of her "growth agenda" as stand-alone bills in an effort to win DC Council approval for provisions that lawmakers pulled out of her…

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