Features

Elevation Q&A: Eboni-Rose Thompson, education advocate in Ward 7

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, September 17, 2013

"If our students are going to be able to compete and stay in D.C., they have to be prepared to become Ph.Ds," says Ward 7 Education Council chair.

Education

Elevation Q&A: Cinque Culver, Ward 7 organizer

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The River Terrace Community Organization was once one of the strongest community groups in D.C. But then it fell apart. Now, the new president of the organization has big plans to turn the group around. River Terrace is back.

Community Development

Local Millennials change the face of philanthropy

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, June 18, 2013

According to Time magazine, Millennials are "lazy, entitled narcissists." According to the members of Capital Cause, they're going to save D.C., one charitable cause at a time.

Community Development, For Good / Non Profit

Q&A: Women Bike rolls out in DC

Christina Sturdivant Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Look out, D.C.! Women are rising to the top of yet another social movement; one that affects the way we get around in the city. Elevation spoke to Women Bike founder Carolyn Szczepanski about how to get more women pedaling.

Transportation