Features

Ward 7 eats its veggies

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, April 15, 2014

A new program is fighting obesity and carryout food in Ward 7 with cooking classes at Lincoln Heights, the city's second-largest low-income housing complex.

Food Systems, Health and Wellbeing

Go-go music, live on display?

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Go-go music isn't dead, but like the District that birthed it, it's evolving. Here's a look at D.C's beloved native art form.

The Arts

Fishing on the Anacostia for fun and science--but not food

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, October 29, 2013

The Anacostia Watershed Society is studying catfish from the river to learn exactly what toxins are in their bodies and in the river. On Saturday, a fishing event drew residents out to help.

Anacostia River, Food Systems, Sustainability

Capitol Riverfront, Anacostia

Southwest redevelopments bring new life and more space for the visual arts

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, September 24, 2013

In D.C.'s smallest quadrant, an arts revolution is quietly taking place.

Community Development, The Arts

Waterfront

Teens find solace and skills through summer job programs

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, July 23, 2013

“When our youth don’t see their neighbors, parents, or family members going to work every day it makes having a job seem like an unattainable thing,” says one employment program director. But the teens taking part in these summer internships and job training programs are getting another view: one that shows them that they can contribute to the work world.

Economic Development, Workforce Development

District cyclists turn their hobbies into businesses

Danielle Cralle Tuesday, July 16, 2013

D.C. bike ridership is on the rise--some anecdotal evidence says that the number of cyclists has doubled in the past few years. Here are some of the entrepreneurs who are taking advantage of this trend to make money and grow the economy.

Economic Development, Transportation

Downtown, Petworth