Is D.C. ready for ranked-choice voting?
Educating voters will be a big task ahead of the 2026 local elections.
Is D.C. ready for ranked-choice voting?
Educating voters will be a big task ahead of the 2026 local elections.
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No ICE in our World Cup: Your weekly Civics Roundup
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14 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Stay warm indoors with art shows and classical music concerts, or brave the cold for a cleanup of Rock Creek Park and even a fireworks show.
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We’re launching a health equity beat
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Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
New data shows evictions have surged past pre-pandemic levels, fueled by shrinking aid, high rents, and weakened tenant protections.
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The state of the 2026 D.C. races (so far)
The mayoral contest is weirdly quiet, but a D.C. Council race in Ward 1 is not.
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
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Tips for parenting during the federal occupation
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What's the deal with self-driving cars in D.C.?
Waymo says it could operate here in 2026, but the law isn’t ready for it yet.
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Ask A D.C. Native: How do you celebrate Juneteenth?
Festivals, concerts, and intimate gatherings with family and friends.
Ask A D.C. Native: Why do D.C. natives have an official day?
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Leigh H. Mosley is documenting the legacy of D.C.'s Black lesbian elders
The artist and activist has been photographing an ever-changing city for more than six decades.
These D.C. experiences are the holiday gifts that keep on giving
The best present is … the promise of future presents, especially when they celebrate our city.
A new life for D.C.'s iconic Chateau Lounge
New owners of the old hand dancing spot want to preserve what made it so beloved. But they also want the nightclub to become a community hub.
Spinning Wheel Wines is putting Mid-Atlantic fruit front and center
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D.C. police got me buzzed to help stop drunk drivers
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'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
‘Prepare to lose your voice’: The Washington Spirit move on in the playoffs
Goalie and team captain Aubrey Kingsbury saved the day last weekend, but the pressure now ramps up.
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.