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Medical marijuana dispensary is first of its kind in Southeast DC
“Sometimes we can laugh and giggle about marijuana, right? But it’s big business,” said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser at the ceremonial opening of Anacostia Organics.
4 weeks ago -
Road closures, parking restrictions set for Bowser’s 2nd swearing-in
Muriel Bowser is set to begin her second term as D.C.’s mayor, with a swearing-in ceremony set for Wednesday morning at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
2 months ago -
Metaphorical Washington ‘swamp’ overrun by actual vermin
Andre Pittman and Gregory Cornes are on a mission to rid Washington of opportunistic vermin. But their target isn’t corrupt officials or shady political fixers: It’s literally rats.
2 months ago -
15+ holiday happenings around DC area
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in D.C. with everything from bustling markets to whimsical light displays. Here are over 15 ways to get in the holiday spirit.
3 months ago -
Mother of slain 10-year-old girl sobs as evidence is presented against accused killers
The courtroom was packed Wednesday with family members of both Makiyah Wilson and the three accused gang members, who were ordered held without bond.
3 months ago -
10 things to do in DC this fall before it freezes
The scorching heat is gone and so are the summer crowds. Here are the top 10 things to do this fall in D.C. before the freeze sets in.
4 months ago -
More security at DC synagogues after Pittsburgh shooting; locals mourn at vigils
After a shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh that killed 11 people and injured six others, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered heightened police presence at synagogues throughout D.C. At various vigils throughout D.C., people paid their respects to the lives lost.
4 months ago -
There’s no ‘typical survivor,’ and other facts to know about domestic violence
There is no one definition that defines abuse, and there is no “typical” victim description. Here’s what you need to know about domestic violence.
4 months ago -
New program amps up mental health efforts in DC’s schools
In the U.S., 20 percent of children and youth experience a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder, and those living in poverty are more likely to experience mental health challenges than their peers. Now, a new program aims to equip schools with the skills they need to help students.
5 months ago -
How smoke from California wildfires made it to DC area
The jet stream, or strong upper level winds, steered the smoke to the mid-Atlantic region, some 3,000 miles away from its origin, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service said.
6 months ago -
Metro board chair backtracks on separate trains for white nationalists
One day after causing a stir with its largest union, Metro is tracking back on the idea of separate trains for white nationalists attending a rally.
7 months ago -
Police investigate fatal shooting in Southeast DC
When D.C. police arrived at the scene shortly before 10 p.m., they found a 22-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
7 months ago -
DC Police: Author of anti-Semitic flyers won’t be charged
A North Cleveland Park resident, Brad Neumann, found a double-sided flyer on his doorstep July 10. He reported the incident to D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3), the Anti-Defamation League and Metropolitan police, the last of which labeled it bias-related.
7 months ago -
Police locate missing 9-year-old
Krystal Moore, the 9-year-old girl who went missing Friday has been located.
8 months ago -
DC restaurant expels transgender woman who used women’s restroom
Charlotte Clymer, a transgender woman and activist with the Human Rights Campaign, said a D.C. restaurant asked her for ID when she tried to use the women’s restroom and kicked her out when she refused.
8 months ago
