Tweet of the Day, 05.17
This tweet was sent in response to our post on tightly-knit communities in Anacostia.
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Farewell, DCentric
Today is my last day as the senior reporter for DCentric. It’s been a little over a year since I started writing for this blog, and I’m blown away at just thinking about all of the interesting topics I’ve had … Read More
- Can Wireless Tablets Bridge The Digital and Education Divide?
- Marion Barry: Breaking Down Race, Plexiglass And 'Dirty Shops'
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Loneliness And Race In The Twilight Years
The quality of life for the elderly varies by race, and a new report from the Council on Contemporary Families sheds light on how loneliness affects seniors. The report, by the nonprofit, non-partisan group based at University of Miami, found that elderly … Read More
- Lost In Translation: Report Says D.C. Struggles To Serve Non-English Speakers
- Unmarried And Same-Sex Couples More Likely To Be Interracial
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The Complexities Of Rent Control
Expensive rents can be a byproduct of gentrification and rising property values. So isn’t rent control one way to keep housing affordable? Turns out that it’s not always that simple. This week’s Washington City Paper Housing Complex column explores how … Read More
- How Expensive Is D.C. For Renters?
- Competing For Flat-Screen TVs and Affordable Housing