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For much of the last year, Chinatown has been a focal point of sorts with the surge in crime D.C. experienced in 2023.

Monumental Sports reached an agreement with D.C. to renovate the Capital One Arena after its plan to move the teams to a new arena in Virginia fell apart.

D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie discusses the potential move of Monumental Sports' Washington Wizards and Capitals to Virginia, and the potential impact on the District's downtown.

If the recent history of city government task forces is a guide, don't get too excited.

DC Mayor Bowser is launching a task force to revitalize Chinatown.

All new cars in Greater Washington must be zero-emission by 2035. Virginia legislators to introduce bill to extend massive Alexandria sewer tunnel project. Floating pier proposed for Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. 

Honolulu police are thankful crime on Oahu is down so far this year, but officers are managing surges in weapon offenses, murder and assault in some police districts.

Even more police, better private security, and asking more citizens to volunteer for patrols are some solutions suggested.

The Honolulu Police Chinatown Task Force includes seven officers working six-hour shift, four times per week for overtime. However, some Chinatown residents feel something has changed.

The Honolulu City Council has approved the city budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget prioritizes housing, tackling homelessness, community revitalization, and public safety.