This is one of my favorite seasons in D.C., even in the heaviness we’re in as a city. If you need me, I will be experiencing a wide range of human emotions on the sidewalks of Mt. Pleasant between Friday's Halloween block party and Sunday's Lantern Walk. (And that's not even getting into Saturday's incredible coinciding of Zinefest and Adams Morgan PorchFest).
A developer promised more housing and retail in Montana Triangle — a rare addition to the industrial corridor. Years into the project, they've pivoted to building another warehouse. [The Post]
As the shutdown continues, one Ward 7 ANC commissioner is calling for a more robust emergency food distribution system. [Washington Informer]
Nearly two years ago, a city commission began creating a strategic plan to cut local poverty in half by 2026. Their report still isn't public — and poverty is increasing in the District. [Street Sense]
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