Who We Are: A Million Immigrants Have Changed the Face of Washington

More than a million immigrants have come here in the past 30 years, and a million more are expected. They are transforming the region, pushing it far beyond its roots as a city defined by whites and blacks. This package covers religion, ethnic cuisine, celebration, and the next generation.

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2006 Who We Are: The New Immigrants

Washington has become a top gateway for newcomers, and immigrants here are more diverse than in any other American city. more

2006 Who We Are: Where D.C. Immigrants Are From

America’s first waves of immigrants came from Europe. The newest arrivals are from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. more

2006 Who We Are: Where Immigrants Are Living

Nine of ten immigrants live in the suburbs, some in their own ethnic enclaves but many others in racially mixed neighborhoods. Many find homes inside the Beltway, but thousands have headed for the exurbs. more

2006 Who We Are: The Next Generation

Schools were the first to see the waves of immigration reaching Washington 30 years ago. For a technicolor forecast of what the area will look like in another 30 years, walk around the schools. more

2006 Who We Are: Making it Big in the Business

Whether nannies or CEOs, many immigrants arrived here expecting Washington to be the land of opportunity. Some are making it big. more

2006 Who We Are: Bringing Their Religion to DC

To keep faith and make friends in a strange new world, immigrants build striking houses of worship that make Washington a showcase of world religions. more

So Long, Virginia?

Northern Virginia sends millions to Richmond—and gets pennies back. It’s one of the world’s most dynamic regions, while other parts of the state are still fighting the Civil War. Why not secede and become the 51st state? more

Can DC’s New Digital News Operations Replace the Once-Great Newspaper Bureaus?

Gone are the robust bureaus for the Los Angeles Times, Newhouse News, and other once-healthy news organizations. Digital media bureaus now are taking their places with as many reporters and plenty of swagger. more

Where & When: What to Do This Weekend

Sip some Beaujolais Nouveau, check out the Terra Cotta warriors, see a vintage murder thriller, and more this weekend. more