By the numbers: More than 60 pro athletes in the D.C. area founded charities in the last 10 years

The list included Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and members of the Washington Nationals, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Orioles.

In Massachusetts and elsewhere, youngsters find healing through art

A nonprofit youth development organization uses art therapy techniques and the power of community to promote healing.

As youngsters struggle with mental health, some get help from peers

With youth spending much of their time in schools, many school-based peer programs empower young people to help each other while building a sense of community.

As Black Lives Matter Plaza becomes rubble, onlookers mourn symbol of hope

A week after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the mural’s removal — following pressure from the Republican-controlled Congress — workers chipped away at the street.

Lawmakers seek to ban gender-affirming medication for those under 18

The bill, Protect the Kids Act, would prohibit licensed medical professionals from prescribing cross-sex hormone therapy like hormones or hormone blockers.

At the Department of Education, protests – and warnings – over firings

The department closed its headquarters building in Washington as well as regional offices on March 12.

Metro sees a spike in rides amidst return to work orders

This movement comes one month after President Donald Trump issued a memorandum that required federal employees across the country to terminate remote-work arrangements.

Maryland lawmakers target the tranquilizers behind recent overdose deaths

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is attempting to push Maryland’s Department of Health to restrict the distribution of two veterinary tranquilizers that play a growing role in the state’s overdose crisis.

In crowded town hall, Maryland constituents air worries about government cuts

Many queries focused on veterans and the Department of Education.

On NTSB recommendations, FAA closes helicopter route near DC airport weeks after tragedy

The NTSB urged the FAA to ban helicopters from a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River when a specific airport runway is in use and to designate an alternative route.