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Back to SearchIs Crime Driving Restaurant Closures?
Some recently closed restaurants blame crime as a main reason they're closing — but the stats are a little less clear. The man behind the Eat DC soci…
2 years, 3 months ago
24/7 Police Surveillance, Arlington House Explosion, and Snow Days
We’re talking about a new surveillance program with D.C. and the feds that’s supposed to target crime. Plus Axios’ Mimi Montgomery breaks down a craz…
2 years, 3 months ago
Are Open-Air Drug Markets The Key To Solving D.C. Crime?
A new D.C. effort aims to crack down on open-air drug markets. It’s the city government's latest attempt to grapple with the rise in homicides and ot…
2 years, 3 months ago
Best D.C. Winter Activities, According to Clockout DC
When the temperature drops, it can be tempting to cozy up inside if you don’t love the cold. But Jade Womack of Clockout DC is here to tell us about …
2 years, 3 months ago
D.C.'s Most Influential People of 2023 (Part II)
D.C. is a special city. There’s so much to do, see, and taste here. And with so much to experience, we wanted to narrow it down to the most transform…
2 years, 3 months ago
D.C.'s Most Influential People of 2023 (Part I)
It’s our first annual list of the City Cast 6: A half-dozen people who have changed D.C. in 2023, for better or worse. We’ve assembled a panel of exp…
2 years, 3 months ago
Controversial Zoning, Metro Shutdowns, and Heurich House Christmas Markt
Alexandria has moved to ban single-family zoning — which is kinda a wonky concept, but one with big implications that ought to matter to you even if …
2 years, 3 months ago
Ranked Choice Voting Has Powerful Enemies in D.C.
A potential D.C. referendum called Initiative 83 could pave the way for ranked-choice voting in D.C. At first blush, it sounds like a great idea in a…
2 years, 3 months ago
An Alternative to Cops in D.C.
To call the police or not call them? D.C. is exploring alternative emergency responses in the city. How would they work and what would they do? Glori…
2 years, 3 months ago
How to Hit All 98 Metro Stops
Have you ever wondered how long it would take to visit every metro stop on the Metro? Well, these three friends don’t have to wonder. On July 17th, t…
2 years, 4 months ago