Recycling and Composting in DC Are Getting Easier
“Can I recycle this?” As an avid and self-promoting recycler residing in the District, I dread this question. Unfortunately, and for too long, the...
Protecting DC’s Waterways and Our Natural History
While “statehood” and voting representation in Congress continue to elude residents, in February DC gained a state fish and more authority to protect its...
How Bowser Can Make the Most out of DC’s Upcoming Budget
As spring hits the District, there are plenty of things we can expect: more sunlight, warmer temperatures, and of course, tourists. And early Aprilwill...
DC Eyes Becoming First ‘Green Bank’ City
Developers and renovation projects in the District could get financial assistance from the city to prioritize “green” installations through a new bill Mayor Muriel...
Greening the District
January marked the halfway point of Muriel Bowser’s current term as mayor of the District of Columbia, an opportune time to reflect on her...
The Results Are In
In late 2016 the Mount Vernon Triangle (MVT) Community Improvement District (CID) conducted its annual Neighborhood Perception Survey, and the 555 responses shattered the...
Building Public Policy and Political Platforms
After agreeing to divvy up the prime real estate of committee chairmanships, DC Councilmembers have begun identifying their top public policy priorities. As a...
Bloomingdale Gets in Shape
Health and Fitness
“We were looking for an opportunity to have a health focus in the neighborhood. There are some resources out there, but they’re...