Domestic violence survivors, among others, say the process at DHS’s Virginia Williams Family Resource Center “feels like it’s designed to break you down when you are at your lowest point.”
Whether you’re into retro zombies, pan de muerto, or classic fall festivals, we’ve got something for you on our list.
Plus, plans to avoid Trump's Fourth of July and Venezuela aid efforts
Hey neighbors!
I got back from the Delaware shore earlier this week, sun-kissed and salty-haired after a few days of bike rides through Cape Henlopen State Park (recommend) and jumping in the waves (highly recommend).
My only regret is that I didn't time it better to avoid this heat wave and the massive crowds attending President Trump's state fair (oh, wait...).
This week we've got a deep dive into how the Metro became cool again, a staggering comeback for public transit that once had such unrelenting reliability issues that someone built a website to check “Is the Red Line on fire today?”
We also have a profile of two Venezuelan restaurants' efforts to aid their home country following the devastating earth quakes, an Ask A D.C. Native sure to get the city talking (are we Southerners??), plans for your weekend that don't involve very belated fireworks or a murky reflecting pool, and ways to get politically engaged (including some America 250 counter-programming). Plus, a plug for our election coverage that was made possible with your support.
Stay cool out there, D.C. is literally about to be more sweltering than 99% of the planet.
—Abigail
Ten years ago, WMATA was in dismal shape. Now, people are lining up to rep the transit system with pride.
DC Al Toque and Arepazone transformed into donation centers to support their community back home.
It's both. Here's why.
With so much going on around D.C., you’ll have no idea what’s happening on the National Mall.
Lend your thoughts on the RFK development, march against America 250, and more ways to stand up.
Summer is here — and so is D.C.'s infamous heat. As the region enters a sweltering, humid heat dome, we want to know: What's fun enough that you'll leave the comforts of air-conditioning to do it? What outdoor activities in the city keep you cool as temperatures shoot up?
Over 50,000 of you used our voter guide.
Here are some stories you may have missed this week:
Stay cool,
Abigail
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