This fall, it is time to step off the sidewalk and make your way underground. Since the beginning of September and continuing throughout the fall season, Dupont Underground invites everyone to engage with the contemporary arts in the capital city. What Lies Beneath While thousands of commuters traverse the Circle daily, few realize they are walking
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October 16th was the anniversary of the Million Man March, which occurred in 1995 in Washington, D.C. This historical moment focused on Black men taking responsibility for strengthening their families, registering to vote, supporting Black-owned businesses, and rejecting violence and crime. It then inspired a surge in black men registering to vote; estimates indicate that
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Justice and public safety continue to be two of the most contentious topics in American culture. Following incidents like Nolan Wells’ killing in Mississippi and the National Guard’s deployment in Washington, D.C., worries about racial injustice, police accountability, and government authority have grown. Despite the differences between these circumstances, they both bring up the crucial
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Protecting older residents, understanding available assistance, and keeping District government accountable were central themes in materials shared for the Woodridge Civic Association’s October 6 meeting. The handouts outlined practical resources for residents facing legal concerns, Medicare questions, home safety needs, and suspected misuse of public resources. Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE) offers an important
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More than three decades after the highly publicized trial of former Mayor Marion Barry, Washington is once again watching a major criminal trial involving one of Ward 8’s most prominent political figures. Councilmember Trayon White’s federal bribery trial is beginning. The DC Voice has followed this story from White’s historic expulsion from the D.C. Council
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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.
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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
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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
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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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