The Patricia Handy Place for Women at 1009 11th St. NW was a topic of concern at the August meeting of ANC 2C. The status of the shelter remains uncertain as renovations to the space, which were expected to be completed this summer, have fallen behind schedule. DHS Chief of Staff Raessa Singh told commissioners
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Washington is gearing up for a high-speed weekend ahead of the first IndyCar race to be held in the nation’s capital. D.C. will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix this Sunday, leaving residents anticipating road closures, traffic disruptions, an uptick in late August tourism and an increased law enforcement presence. For a sport with roots
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ANC 2G commissioners debated a DDOT proposal to redesign the intersection at 10th St. NW and Massachusetts Ave NW during their July 9th meeting. The proposed changes are intended to improve pedestrian safety after concerns about speeding and dangerous left turns. According to ANC Chairman Steven McCarty, DDOT’s proposal would remove three parking spaces, shift
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On a Tuesday evening, as rush hour began to die down, Solid State Books opened its doors for the community to gather around a live poetry reading and conversation about fatherhood. Their H Street location, home to a coffee shop serving up canned cold brew and glasses of rosé, was warmly lit and sprawling with
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On Monday June 29, Mayor Muriel Bowser held the District’s annual July 4th Public Safety Update, outlining road closures, security measures and preparations for the nation’s semi quincentennial Independence Day celebration amid an expected heat wave. The Salute to America Celebration and Fireworks is scheduled to begin around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 on
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On Thursday, June 11, ANC 2G hosted its monthly community meeting to discuss community concerns and hear updates from city officials. A top concern among community members and commissioners was the June 7 early morning shooting at the 1300 block of 6th Street NW. Shootings and Homicide Prior to the June 7 incident, another shooting occurred
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In the upcoming June 16th primaries, all D.C. voters will use a ranked choice ballot. What does this mean and how are community members reacting? Kenyatta Smith, the engagement and outreach director of Rank the District, spoke to community members about ranked choice voting at the April 23rd meeting of ANC 7B. Following the 2024 election,
D.C. Introduced Ranked Choice Voting: Here’s What You Need to Know Read More »
At a fitting for the fall showcase of DC Fashion week, I met Angel DuBose for the first time. She was working with a smile on her face after selecting her models to walk in the September show. Beside her was her daughter Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris, the namesake for her brand and her unwavering aide
Built by Hand, Backed by Legacy: Angel DuBose’s Monae Amour Read More »
Few times bring larger crowds to Washington than Cherry Blossom season. For locals, Cherry Blossom season is a hectic time, and localized community celebration feels distant from the crowds of I “heart” DC shirts, cherry blossom bucket hats and couples trying to get the perfect selfie with blossoms in the background. At the March meeting of
Beyond the Tidal Basin: The Best Cherry Blossom Events for Locals Read More »
Washington is a city transient to many; a political town where people come and go with the waves of new administrations. But one thing that still anchors its heartbeat is its sound: Go-Go music. A rhythm so unmistakable it has been passed down for 50 years. “I actually grew up wanting to be a Go-Go
Raised on Rhythm: Frank ‘Scooby’ Sirius Reflects on a Life in Go-Go Read More »
