Program aims to eliminate this ‘significant barrier’ for women battling breast cancer

D.C.’s Andrea Sweetney is one of thousands who have benefited from Wheels for Women, which offers free rides through Lyft to and from breast cancer screenings.
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Techstars restarts its DC programming with a new health accelerator

Global investment company Techstars is teaming up with Kaiser Permanente’s arm for DC, Maryland and Virginia patients to launch a new accelerator for early-stage healthcare startups. The program, ...

A year’s worth of programming presented during the D.C. International Theatre Festival

Three of Washington, D.C.’s most revered theatres are offering a wide range of events and performances from around the globe ...

DC program helps students work in health care

DC Heal helps those graduate from technical schools and high schools enter the workforce in healthcare fields such as nursing ...

DC organization looks to expand access to STEM learning with summer internship for teens

DC students were recognized in October for their NASA inspired robots.The 2025 STEM Intern Celebration highlighted students’ ...

Police union chair criticizes DC's violence interrupter program, survivor pushes back

The head of the DC Police Union dismissed the program that's tasked with reducing gun violence, mediating disputes, and supporting those affected by crime, call ...
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Bowser’s budget proposes a boost in youth programming amid concerns over teen violence

WASHINGTON — In the wake of several large teen gatherings that turned violent in the District, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is responding with proposed investments in youth programming as part of her 2026 ...
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DC addressing disruptive teen meet ups through summer programming, proposed curfew

WASHINGTON — Summer break is underway in the District and city officials are addressing a series of recent disruptive teen meetups that have even turned violent. For months, DC Police have been ...