Ward 2 had largest crime drop in D.C. last year: MPD data
Experts and local leaders in Foggy Bottom attribute the ward’s crime drop to an active police presence.
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New bus stop on edge of campus offers direct service to NYC, Richmond
Locals can purchase FlixBus tickets for as low as $20 from the new stop, which opened earlier this month at the intersection of 19th and E streets.
GWorld vendors usher in returning students
Business managers said the return of students won’t fully revitalize business but will still provide a much-needed revenue boost during the pandemic.
ANC to distribute $12,000 in local community relief
The ANC plans to give $12,000 to nonprofits around Foggy Bottom to reach local residents who have struggled financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Students fight for statehood despite tough odds
Students have lobbied and phone banked to build momentum for the bill granting D.C. statehood, which was passed by the House for the second time in a year.
WMATA board approves budget, maintains operations
The budget will continue regular operations for at least another year following initial plans to make devastating cuts to its operating schedule.
Students given more than $1.5 million in dining refunds during pandemic
More than 2,000 students received refunds throughout the COVID-19 pandemic for remaining dining cash from last year’s spring semester.
Local residents struggle to register for COVID-19 vaccines
Locals said they’ve been unable to secure vaccine appointments because of website crashes, limited availability and online navigation issues.
ANC to launch committees to tackle local issues
Jeri Epstein, the ANC’s chair, said the committees will cover infrastructure, economy, neighborhood life and strategic planning.
Inauguration security endangered homeless, locals say
Local leaders said encampment residents faced a higher risk of “criminalization” and displacement amid extensive security levels around the inauguration.