Today: August 24, 2026
DC students posted the largest test score gains since the pandemic in both ELA and math, but chronic absenteeism remains stuck at 40%.…
DC Mayor Race 2026: Who’s Winning the Race for Public Money? In just a few weeks, hundreds of thousands of dollars have poured into DC’s 2026 mayoral primary. The city’s public-financing system has certified two candidates to receive taxpayer funds so far,…
Janeese Lewis George made her move. On Monday, December 1, the Ward 4 councilmember officially launched her 2026 campaign for DC mayor—becoming the first high-profile candidate to enter an open race that will reshape how the city navigates Trump’s second term and…
Across the DC region, nonprofits, churches, and volunteers are stepping up with free Thanksgiving meals, grocery distributions, and volunteer drives aimed at residents squeezed by high costs and the prolonged federal shutdown. Organizers say demand is at some of the highest levels…
What’s Happening Right Now Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are conducting traffic stops and establishing checkpoints across Washington, DC. Recent reports documented enforcement activity on Canal Road in November, with vehicles being seized. DC police officers have been directed to alert ICE…
A Guide to City Resources and Personal Safety As temperatures drop in the nation’s capital, the DC hypothermia season officially begins, bringing with it a city-wide mobilization to protect all residents, especially those experiencing homelessness. “Our number one priority, especially as the…
Maryland Responds to Federal Government Shutdown. The federal government shutdown that began at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, has prompted Maryland officials to enact emergency measures supporting the state’s large federal workforce and vulnerable residents. Governor Wes Moore criticized the shutdown…
Health, Place & Space: Familiar Diasporic Narratives in the Nation’s Capital and Beyond In Southeast DC, root shock looks like elevated depression among elders who can no longer walk familiar streets, like mothers rerouting daily journeys to get children to school, and…
Washington Commanders return to RFK Stadium promises jobs, housing, and economic growth in DC. A legacy revived with modern impact…
The nation’s capital is transforming its downtown into a winter wonderland as the Downtown Holiday Market marks its 20th anniversary with an innovative addition: an indoor skating rink at the historic National Building Museum. The expanded celebration, running from November 22 through…
