By Wyatt Gordon (Virginia Correspondent) • June 18, 2020
With COVID-19 related closures in full swing and restaurants desperate for revenue, could now be the perfect moment for Richmond to refashion its car-centric public space into patios and parklets?
By Alex Baca (Housing Program Organizer) • June 18, 2020
DC should consider buying and maintaining land as one of the most reliable ways to guarantee more housing, and more affordable housing, as both part of a recovery strategy and into the future.
By Mark Eckenwiler (Guest Contributor) • June 18, 2020
As we face the prospect of another decade—and likely longer—with the FBI’s Hoover Building occupying prime space on Pennsylvania Avenue, it’s worth remembering the site’s past. These photos tell the story.
Much of the country is recognizing Juneteenth today. DCist has collected many of the events, rallies and protests that will be going on around the city. (Jenny Gathright / DCist)
As DC moves towards reopening, friends are finding that time apart and continued social distancing can create strains. While some are beginning to socialize more, others continue to adhere to stricter isolating protocols. (Nathan Diller / WAMU)
Attorney Brooke Pinto has officially won the special election for the Ward 2 DC Council seat. Pinto will fill the seat vacated by Jack Evans and will serve out the remainder of his term, until December. (Julie Zauzmer / Post)
A new development in Bethesda may use 80 units for short term rentals, akin to long hotel stays under 30 days. The full development will have 456 units as well as office space. (Caitlyn Peetz / Bethesda Magazine)
A federal judge has ordered the DC Jail to improve conditions for inmates due to the coronavirus pandemic. There have been widespread complaints regarding conditions for inmates during the pandemic, which the judge found were insufficient to keep inmates safe. (Ken Duffy / WTOP)
While much of the country is recognizing Juneteenth for the first time, the holiday has been celebrated in Prince George’s County for years. While celebrations will be different this year due to coronavirus, many across the county will mark the day and its significance to the Black community. (Rachel Chason / Post)
