D.C.’s new rules are pushing streateries off the street
The District made streateries permanent. But restaurant owners say the rules are too costly and complicated to keep them up.
There was plenty of action on two of D.C.'s ballot initiatives.
A change in policy has left renters stuck between property owners and DC Water.
But we should still be paying attention to the issue.
At-Large Councilmember Robert White and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson got earfuls of criticism this week.
Urination without representation.
An update on the state of an unexpected Ward 8 special election.
Plus, pretrial detention expansion continues, but not permanently.
Where things stand on the Commanders deal, Initiative 82, ranked choice voting, library hours, and more.
Lawmakers removed her proposed repeal from a budget bill, but Congress might have the final say on the issue.
And Mayor Muriel Bowser wants more kids to be off the streets at night.
Also: A local warrior ponders when it’s time to call it quits, and D.C. might get to vote on what time it should be.
And yes, we finally explain what the heck TOPA is.
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