Are marches still relevant? The DC Voice asked attendees whether marching remains an effective tool for confronting racial and social injustice—or whether it has outlived its usefulness. Watch what they had to say on YouTube.
March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote. Are Marches Still Relevant? Read More »
The death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has raised questions about what happens when a missing-person case becomes a national story. Wells, a Black college student, was visiting Mississippi’s Horn Island over the Fourth of July weekend when he went missing. His body was found two days later. His family has since raised questions about the
Before You Scroll Past: The Missing Children Behind the Headlines Read More »
A new food venture is underway in Georgetown as the anticipated restaurant Delhi Belly officially celebrates its grand opening at 1560 Wisconsin Ave NW. This new restaurant introduces an interesting shift in the neighborhood’s culinary landscape. It now offers a street-food-inspired experience that reflects the casual, dynamic culture of urban India. The property is a
Delhi Belly: Georgetown’s Streetside Restaurant Grand Opening Read More »
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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On Saturday, August 22 hundreds of DC residents, tourists, families, and book fans crowded the downtown streets of the nation’s capital for the 2026 National Book Festival. Hosted annually by the Library of Congress, this literary event brings together several bestselling authors and offers activities such as panel discussions, talks, and book signings. This year’s
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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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Imagine it’s a Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital. In a city usually defined by high-stakes hustle and grind, pricey happy-hour networking, Uber Black SUVs, and busy-looking suited workers taking calls while crossing downtown streets. A massive crowd is gathering for one simple reason: to eat an apple. Around 2:00 p.m. on August 15, hundreds of
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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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For many Americans born in the U.S., citizenship has never been something they had to think about. It isn’t earned through years of paperwork or a naturalization ceremony; it is simply something they always had. If you were born in the United States, you were an American. For generations, that seemed like an unquestionable fact.
What Makes an American? The Conversation Around Birthright Citizenship Read More »
Washington called it a victory. Six months later, Venezuela is unstable, Cuba is in a humanitarian crisis, Iran is devastated, and American credibility is in freefall. Is this what winning looks like? Since Nicolás Maduro’s capture on January 3rd, Venezuela has reached a seven-year high of oil exports, adding up to an estimated $8 billion.
Six Months After Maduro: What Really Changed? Read More »
