Ask A D.C. Native: I’m an artist. Should I leave D.C. to make it big?
D.C. needs artists who remain connected to the city, so we can preserve things that money, development, and time can’t recreate. Here are some tips to keep you here.
Ward 7
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The Commanders’ energy plans for RFK stadium are already raising alarms
The team plans to ask for an exemption to the city's climate law that would allow it to add a natural gas-burning plant, which is worrying environmentalists and lawmakers.
An empty lot in Ward 7 was due to get a grocery store decades ago. What’s happening now?
Plans to build a new commercial corridor at Capitol Gateway are finally inching forward.
Janeese Lewis George gets a preview of the mayoral life
The presumptive next mayor is holding listening sessions around the city. They show just how complicated the job really is.
A closer look at the restaurant closure that rocked Deanwood
Amid a dispute over unpaid rent, the community around Smokehouse at The Strand is reeling.
Imagining the future of D.C.'s arts and culture scene
We spoke to Ward 7 artists and residents about what's missing in the city's arts communities. Here's what they told us.
The 311 app has been broken for ages. What gives?
It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.
D.C. has a food access problem. Advocates say Bowser’s budget would make it worse.
The mayor proposed eliminating an office that has helped low-income students access food over the summer and made it easier to start farmers markets.
Classical education: The feds are getting more involved in how D.C.’s public schools look
President Trump’s vision for what Washington should look like extends well beyond the federal core.
Ward 7 residents remain hopeful despite a tight budget season
Councilmember Wendell Felder convened a budget town hall where participants ranked their funding priorities.
Cocktails, community, and connection in Ward 7
What we heard from residents during our happy hour takeover at The Strand.
When federal agents shoot people in D.C., there are few details — and little accountability
D.C. police officers are held to one standard, federal agents another.
A new life for D.C.'s iconic Chateau Lounge
New owners of the old hand dancing spot want to preserve what made it so beloved. But they also want the nightclub to become a community hub.