Northwest D.C.
Coverage of Northwest D.C. in the Nexus archive.
- Upper Marlboro woman charged in fatal Northwest DC hit-and-run
Shaneia Gregnesia Lincoln, a 34-year-old from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter following a hit-and-run crash in Northwest DC that killed 61-year-old Dawn Ciccone. The incident occurred on April 18 at 23rd and L streets NW when a 2026 Jeep Wrangler struck Ciccone in a crosswalk, and the driver fled the scene.
- Dinosaurs, moon rocks and explorers await at National Geographic’s new museum
The National Geographic Museum of Exploration in Northwest D.C. has reopened after four years of construction, featuring a new pavilion, renovated buildings, interactive exhibits, and displays including the iconic 'Afghan Girl' photograph and a 270-degree immersive theater called Geoverse.
- What issues are top of voters mind ahead of DC’s primary
DC voters are prioritizing crime and homelessness ahead of the primary election. Concerns include declining police staffing, challenges in prosecution due to federal oversight, and calls for more visible policing. Voters share personal experiences of crime and question the effectiveness of current interventions.