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DC Revisits Chinatown Design Guidelines, Stirring Debate Over Culture and Identity

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Among the neighborhoods in Washington DC, Chinatown is uniquely situated in Chinese American culture while also operating as the home of Washington sports teams and a bustling metro stop. Chinatown welcomes visitors with the iconic Friendship Archway on 7th and H Street. From summer concerts to the winter holiday market, the neighborhood is busy year-round […]

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Where the Music Never Stops: U Street’s Nightlife Collides With Modern Residential Life

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Every corner of U Street seems to light up on Friday and Saturday nights as college crowds pour into bars flashing fake IDs. Lines of regulars gather at long-standing bars, clubs where local artists make their debuts at DC9 and the 9:30 club. U Street brings vibrant energy to Northwest DC, but with that vibrant

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Live with Branson Brooks – Matthew Green: District Running Collective

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DC Voice contributor Branson Brooks linked up with District Running Collective co-founder Matt Green at the crew’s Union Market meetup spot. From DRC’s early days to the upcoming District 19 race, they talked about the evolution of the run club, the current state of running in DC, and how global shifts are affecting the sport.

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Go-go music museum and cafe.

Don’t Mute DC: CEO Utilizes Go-Go Culture to Uplift District’s Youth

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The lack of adequate support for the District’s youth has been an ongoing issue. Cutbacks on school programs, and more recently a lack of adequate resources and mismanagement, reflect the neglect prevalent in our community. In response, community leaders like Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White have visited facilities like the Youth Service Center in Washington,

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Colorful row houses with parked cars.

Making D.C. Black Again: Addressing the Effects of Gentrification in the District

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Gentrification is defined as the process by which neglected, low-income, underdeveloped urban communities start to see a rapid influx in their communities’ development, resulting in a new community. This community becomes unaffordable to its current residents, further resulting in the displacement of its community members who are replaced by wealthy newcomers who can afford such

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The Haunted Houses of Washington, D.C. and How They Connect to Slavery

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As a Black Marylander, I have heard all types of stories about slaves haunting many parts of the DMV area. Maryland is technically part of the South and did participate in slavery. The stories I’ve been told were always about the restless souls of African-American slaves who didn’t make it to freedom. Their spirits were

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