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Dec 4, 2024 | 
thewash.org | Lillian Juarez |Hannah Campbell
Wednesday, the Supreme Court appeared torn in a high-profile hearing, United States v. Skrmetti, the case determining whether the Tennessee trans law violates the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment. The clause specifically states, “No state can deny equal protection of the laws to anyone within its jurisdiction.” Last year, Tennessee adopted a law that prohibits providers from delivering gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
thewash.org | Lillian Juarez
On Tuesday morning, Tamika Ortiz, a 54-year-old Columbia Heights resident, was taking out her trash when The Wash asked her how she felt about the stabilization and sobering center opening next door to her. She said she had no idea such a project was happening. As the District grapples with an escalating substance abuse crisis, city officials are preparing to open a second stabilization and sobering center in Columbia Heights.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
thewash.org | Lillian Juarez |Dana Munro |Ella Robinson |Lillian Robinson
Boarded windows and cement barricades dot the downtown streets of Washington, D.C. As the city braces for Donald Trump’s second presidential inauguration, businesses say they fear retaliatory violence in the wake of the contentious election. The results are in sooner than expected, but the uncertainty for businesses in downtown D.C. continues as they tell The Wash they will remain barricaded until after the inauguration. One of the businesses is Potbelly, located opposite the White House.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
thewash.org | Lillian Juarez
In a crowd of Kamala Harris supporters at Howard University, it’s hard to ignore the smiles, bumping music, laughter and pride in one of the biggest presidential elections in American history. As the polls closed at 8 p.m. in Washington D.C., voters said they were anxious; however, a majority said they were optimistic their candidate could win.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
thewash.org | Lillian Juarez
With the presidential election nearing, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump still agree on one thing: cutting taxes on tips. Both candidates pledge to have “no tax on tips,” a plan economists call good politics but bad policy. Despite financial experts’ opposition, some servers are still pushing for “yes.”The catchy pledge would still need to go through congressional approval. Experts suggest it is unlikely this tax proposal will get endorsed.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
thewash.org | Lillian Juarez
The smell of fresh fruit among the crowded street of customers is hard to avoid. Street vending in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant has been the heart of its neighborhood for decades. But why is preserving its long history getting complicated? When you jump off the Columbia Heights Metro station you’re automatically thrown into a congested corner where vendors overcrowd the streets.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
thewash.org | Lillian Juarez
Over the past several weeks, more than 100 displaced residents of 1433 Columbia Rd have been picking up what remains of their belongings: children’s toys, mattresses, clothes and food. A woman was seriously injured on Sep. 20 when her gas stove accidentally exploded, forcing the evacuation of the building. The explosion damaged multiple living units. Many tenants have been staying at the Hotel Arboretum over the past month under a free city emergency shelter program.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
lakewood.advocatemag.com | Patti Vinson |Austin Wood |Lillian Juarez |Abbie Fleeman
Neighbors think our state fair is a great state fair By Patti Vinson|August 30th, 2024| After a tumultuous couple of years, Nick and Nora may have finally found some luck By Austin Wood|August 23rd, 2024| Gary Irvin is feeding Dallas’ homeless population and their pets By Lillian Juarez|August 23rd, 2024| Elyse Thogerson’s love for animals inspired her to open a pet concierge By Abbie Fleeman|August 23rd, 2024| How Audrey Hanna created a decor one-stop shop By Simon Pruitt|August 23rd, 2024|...
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
lakewood.advocatemag.com | Lillian Juarez
Chef Gary Irvin wakes up bright and early in his Lakewood home for another day of work in the kitchen. He starts by gathering donated food ingredients and begins preparing meals that will be donated to homeless individuals every Wednesday around Dallas. This wasn’t always his routine. With over 25 years of professional culinary experience, Irvin’s background includes working in restaurants and corporate kitchens.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
lakewood.advocatemag.com | Lillian Juarez
Chef Leigh Hutchinson, owner of Via Triozzi, has always been immersed in two things: food and family. It began with Hutchinson’s grandmother, a Sicilian American who Leigh says embodied the stereotypical Italian household where everyone’s fed, lunches turn into large dinners and no one is a stranger, especially at the dinner table. Cooking was a regular part of her upbringing, so it came as no shock when she left her bachelor’s degree in public relations and retail work to chase the chef life.
