Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
Harriet Tubman Elementary is facing almost a million dollar slash that teachers say could have a profound impact on the school's at-risk students. DCPS says the school will remain appropriately staffed.
The devil is in the details, and lawmakers are waiting on the details.
Jackey Cafe is the latest in a long list of losses for the neighborhood, as development and gentrification price out mom-and-pop shops and Chinese residents.
The city will kick in more than $1 billion over a decade, sparking concerns from critics.
The program isn't widely known, and applying for it is an additional barrier.
Plus: More debate on D.C. Council secrecy, and a kid who just really wanted to vote.
Nesrin Abaza says Nabiha isn't just a source of home-cooked food, it's a safe gathering space for local Palestinians and activists.
Lots of festivals — from film and music to chocolate and more.
Metro's shaky financing model means this funding scare isn't the first, and experts warn it's unlikely to be the last.
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