How Metro got its groove back
Ten years ago, WMATA was in dismal shape. Now, people are lining up to rep the transit system with pride.
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What Juneteenth means to D.C. artists and cultural organizers
Amid the Trump administration's Freedom 250 programming, the celebration of emancipation feels especially loaded.
Janeese Lewis George declares victory in D.C.'s mayoral primary
She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins.
The five best places to get jollof rice in D.C., from a Ghanaian-American food blogger
Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC tells us her favorite spots to get this celebrated West African dish.
Elissa Silverman wins the At-Large special election
The former councilmember will serve out the remainder of Kenyan McDuffie’s term, which ends in January.
Robert White wins D.C. delegate race
He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.
Janeese Lewis George poised for victory in the mayoral race
Progressive candidates had a strong showing in a historic election for D.C.
14 things to do around D.C. over Juneteenth weekend
Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.
How to mark Juneteenth around D.C.
This week features festivals, community cleanups, political education sessions, and more ways to plug into local movements.
Noncitizens can vote in D.C.'s local election, but many are afraid
Amid an upsurge in immigration enforcement, many are hesitant to head to the polls.
Opinion: Washington needs a mayor ready to meet this moment
Under my administration, economic growth will be inclusive across all communities, connected to our residents in need, and fiscally disciplined.
Opinion: For affordable bills, we need to put people first, not Pepco
As mayor, I’ll implement a comprehensive, 10-point plan to lower the cost of our energy bills.
How D.C.'s political campaigns are (and aren't) using AI
Candidates have largely embraced the use of artificial intelligence, which is unregulated in local political campaigns
