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D.C. wants to stop kids from gathering at night
Everything to know about the city's new summer curfew rules.
Wilson Building Bulletin: Ward 8 and the case for ranked-choice voting
Plus, the police union vs. Phil Mendelson and Trayon White’s AI supporter
District Fringe revives D.C.'s indie summer theater fest
The new festival picks up the baton from Capital Fringe, which ended last year after two decades.
Opinion: Respect the will of voters, fund semi-open primaries
The D.C. Council has voted to fund one part of Initiative 83. But another crucial aspect of the law is still in limbo.
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Outdoor concerts, a flower potluck, a kids' rock show, and more.
Mario Kart for a cause: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, cop watch training, a forum with the OAG, and more.
Crunch time: What you need to know about the D.C. Council’s budget vote
Lawmakers advanced a budget that managed to salvage some funding for social programs. Changes could still come at a second vote later this month.
D.C. Council approves ranked-choice voting, rejects rollback of tipped wage law (for now)
There was plenty of action on two of D.C.'s ballot initiatives.
D.C. building tenants now face water shut-offs when their landlords don’t pay bills
A change in policy has left renters stuck between property owners and DC Water.
No, there hasn’t been a sudden spike in missing girls in D.C.
But we should still be paying attention to the issue.
Wilson Building Bulletin: Housing laws move forward, while Commanders deal stalls
At-Large Councilmember Robert White and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson got earfuls of criticism this week.