BETHESDA — Brenton Duvall is the big man on campus tonight. Up on the makeshift stage, he’s tinkering with his MacBook’s audio settings while red Solo cups are passed around the room. With a playlist full of party music and…
Dishing the Dam Dirt, Dealing with Sediment at the Conowingo Dam
A 14-mile reservoir behind the Conowingo Dam in northern Maryland stops two-thirds of the Susquehanna River’s sediment from flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. But the reservoir is expected to reach capacity within 20 years, and all of the sediment will get through.
The Drones Are Here, Regulators Struggle To React
As drones have become more affordable, a subculture of hobbyists and would-be entrepreneurs has emerged. Lawmakers and regulators, struggling to reconcile the benefits with the potential dangers of the technology, are caught playing catch-up.
Sweetlife Blossoms into a Dominant Music Festival
How a local salad chain transformed a backyard concert into a juggernaut of a music event.
Local Families Keep Sporting Events Affordable in Expensive DC Market
The Washington Nationals rank fifth in average ticket price in Major League Baseball, but fans — especially families — are using creative, budget-friendly ways to attend games.
Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in D.C.
Despite the fact that pot is illegal on the federal level, a medical marijuana dispensary is preparing to open in the nation’s capital, a mere two miles from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Program That Helps Youth After Release from Juvenile Facilities Scheduled to Shut Down
Program that helps young people who have come out of commitment in juvenile facilities will shut down June 30.
Metro DC Sheds Staid Image to Put Young Designers on Fashion Runway
The nation’s capital has long been known as a place full of stuffy gray suits and neatly pressed ties, but these days, designers are loosening the top button.
Esther’s Closet Turns Prom Dress Dreams Into Regal Reality
A new prom dress was out of the question for Imani Bowman, 17, when her mother lost her job just weeks before the big night. But a new prom gown donation project provided Bowman her dream dress for free.
U.S. Justice Department Issues Letters Supporting Citizens Recording Police Officers
The Department of Justice issued two letters to Maryland courts supporting constitutional rights of citizens recording police officers in their official capacities.