A March 2026 Brookings report confirms the DMV led the nation in job loss last year. New data shows 72,000+ federal jobs gone, a 14% federal employment decline, and early signs of a broader regional recession driven by DOGE cuts.…
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FAA Investigates Chemical Odor at Key Virginia Facility, Halting Flights at Major D.C.-Area Airports
Ground stops hit DCA, IAD, BWI, and RIC airports after a strong chemical odor at Virginia's Potomac TRACON affected controllers. FAA resolves issue; flights resume. Full details on the travel disruption.…
DC students posted the largest test score gains since the pandemic in both ELA and math, but chronic absenteeism remains stuck at 40%.…
On the evening of the president’s constitutionally mandated address to Congress, a coalition of advocacy groups, journalists, and lawmakers gathered at the Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C., to host the People’s State of the Union. Organized by the progressive advocacy group MoveOn…
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,…
Transformation to Triumph is launching a national community for Black women navigating layoffs, burnout, and major life pivots, centering healing, opportunity, and long-term connection. Through the Black Women’s Summit, a three-day hybrid gathering at Howard University and online from Feb. 27 to…
On Wednesday, January 14, federal workers, retired workers, and a number of federal unions rallied together at the Nation’s Capital to demand the passage of the Protect Americas Workforce Act (PAWA) in the Senate. According to the 119th-Congress H.R.2550 summary of the…
The “Free America Walkout” on January 20, 2026, represented a watershed moment in coordinated protest organization—with simultaneous demonstrations unfolding across all 50 states and multiple strategic locations throughout Washington, DC. The movement demonstrated how digital organizing tools and decentralized leadership enable synchronized…
The DC holiday season spans seven weeks of magic. From the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting tonight (Dec. 2) through New Year’s and beyond, the region fills with tree lightings, holiday markets, performances, light displays, and family festivities. Whether you’re looking for iconic traditions, cozy…
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…
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