The DC Voice • 28th August 2026

Delayed Shelter Reopening Raises Concerns Among 11th Street Residents

The Patricia Handy Place for Women at 1009 11th St. NW was a topic of concern at the August meeting of ANC 2C. The status of the shelter remains uncertain as renovations to the space, which were expected to be completed this summer, have fallen behind schedule.

The DC Voice • 20th August 2026

IndyCar: An American Tradition with a New Finish Line in D.C.

Washington is gearing up for a high-speed weekend ahead of the first IndyCar race to be held in the nation’s capital. D.C. will host the Freedom 250 Grand Prix this Sunday, leaving residents anticipating road closures, traffic disruptions, an uptick in late August tourism and an increased law enforcement presence.

The DC Voice • 13th August 2026

ANC 2G Commissioners Debate Changes at Local Intersection

ANC 2G commissioners debated a DDOT proposal to redesign the intersection at 10th St. NW and Massachusetts Ave NW during their July 9th meeting. The proposed changes are intended to improve pedestrian safety after concerns about speeding and dangerous left turns.

The DC Voice • 16th July 2026

Where Books Build Conversation Offline: Solid State

On a Tuesday evening, as rush hour began to die down, Solid State Books opened its doors for the community to gather around a live poetry reading and conversation about fatherhood.

The DC Voice • 2nd July 2026

Mayor Bowser Details July 4 Safety Plan as D.C. Braces for Heat Wave

On Monday June 29, Mayor Muriel Bowser held the District’s annual July 4th Public Safety Update, outlining road closures, security measures and preparations for the nation’s semi quincentennial Independence Day celebration amid an expected heat wave.

The DC Voice • 12th June 2026

Ward 2 Residents Express Community Concerns About Public Safety

On Thursday, June 11, ANC 2G hosted its monthly community meeting to discuss community concerns and hear updates from city officials. A top concern among community members and commissioners was the June 7 early morning shooting at the 1300 block of 6th Street NW.

The DC Voice • 27th April 2026

D.C. Introduced Ranked Choice Voting: Here’s What You Need to Know

In the upcoming June 16th primaries, all D.C. voters will use a ranked choice ballot. What does this mean and how are community members reacting?

The DC Voice • 7th April 2026

Built by Hand, Backed by Legacy: Angel DuBose’s Monae Amour

At a fitting for the fall showcase of DC Fashion week, I met Angel DuBose for the first time. She was working with a smile on her face after selecting her models to walk in the September show. Beside her was her daughter Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris, the namesake for her brand and her unwavering aide in the hectic pinning, fitting and marking of fabrics.

The DC Voice • 27th February 2026

Raised on Rhythm: Frank ‘Scooby’ Sirius Reflects on a Life in Go-Go

Washington is a city transient to many; a political town where people come and go with the waves of new administrations. But one thing that still anchors its heartbeat is its sound: Go-Go music. A rhythm so unmistakable it has been passed down for 50 years.

Photo by Peter Dyllong on Pexels

18th February 2026

From NYC to DC, in a Digital World, the Comfort of a Letter Endures

There were only two people waiting in line at the Wisconsin Avenue Post Office on Friday afternoon. Salt from the snowstorm stained the welcome rug and the Valentines card section sat in the corner untouched.

The DC Voice • 17th February 2026

DC Revisits Chinatown Design Guidelines, Stirring Debate Over Culture and Identity

Among the neighborhoods in Washington DC, Chinatown is uniquely situated in Chinese American culture while also operating as the home of Washington sports teams and a bustling metro stop.

The DC Voice • 12th February 2026

Where the Music Never Stops: U Street’s Nightlife Collides With Modern Residential Life

Every corner of U Street seems to light up on Friday and Saturday nights as college crowds pour into bars flashing fake IDs. Lines of regulars gather at long-standing bars, clubs where local artists make their debuts at DC9 and the 9:30 club.

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9th December 2025

The Great Disassociation

The fourth of July has always been my holiday. Some kids preferred Christmas or Halloween, but I was always passionate about July 4. There was something magical about the bike parade down Bay Avenue in Beach Haven, New Jersey.

The Aviary • 8th December 2025

America’s hottest new performance art: being a Gen Z Man

On August 21, 2025 a group of American University first-year students hosted a “performative male contest” inspired by the nationwide contests that had popped up in London, New York and San Francisco. The contest offered a chance for Gen Z men to finally be cheered for in large crowds. Students came dressed in cargo pants, toting Labubus, matcha lattes and Clairo records, each hoping to be more performative than the last.

Photo by Yan Krukau on Pexels

25th November 2025

The DC Policy Helping Moms and Kids Get Ahead

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I trade in my college student ID for a lanyard and a name tag at a local elementary school to spend my afternoon with the district’s youngest and brightest minds.

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2nd May 2025

Data is Disappearing from Government Websites, Librarians are Responding

In the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump’s second term, several government agencies have begun the process of removing or altering public data from their websites coinciding with executive orders coming out of the White House.