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Trump pardons two D.C. police officers convicted in fatal chase in 2020
The prosecutions of Terence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky, following the death of Karon Hylton-Brown, were historic.
Martin Austermuhle
Martin is a former reporter and editor for WAMU 88.5 and DCist.com. He's been in D.C. for 22 years, and tries to ride his bike everywhere he can.
D.C. Explained
Everything you need to know about clearing snow (or not) in D.C.
We might love seeing snow come down, but let's be fair: we're not very good about shoveling it once its on the ground.
D.C. Explained
The saga of RFK Stadium, explained
Congress has approved a bill that transfers control over 174 acres of the RFK site to the District, which could use it for a new stadium, green spaces, residential buildings, and more.
Building The 51st
A New Chapter, Two Decades in the Making
Back in 2005, only a few years into what I assumed would be a brief residence in D.C., I started writing for what was then a small blog. DCist had no full-time or paid writers; we all did it as a labor of love when our day jobs were
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A Christmas miracle? Senate approves bill to transfer RFK stadium land to D.C.
This gives the District an opportunity to build new housing, retail, parks — and possibly a new stadium for the Commanders.
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It looked like D.C. was about to get RFK stadium. Then Elon Musk started tweeting
D.C.’s longstanding request to control and redevelop the 190-acre RFK site is now unclear, at best.
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D.C. Council recommends expelling Trayon White
The actual vote on White's possible expulsion is expected for late February.
D.C. Explained
Everything you need to know about D.C.’s school lottery
The lottery opens this year on Dec. 16. Before you apply, here are some things you should know.
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Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la lotería escolar de Washington D.C.
La lotería se abre este año el 16 de diciembre. Estas son algunas cosas que debes saber antes de presentar tu solicitud.
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Last-minute lottery creates 'hot mess' for first-time D.C. homebuyers
Last-minute changes from the city confused first-time homebuyers who were expecting to qualify for assistance. Now, many of them are out of luck.
D.C. Explained
Everything you need to know about D.C. home rule
The city’s power over its own affairs is imperiled by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s what you should know about the parameters of local control in D.C.
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What Republican control of Washington could mean for D.C.
The U.S. House is D.C.'s last hope for a bastion of resistance in federal Washington.