D.C. evictions hit 12-year high as safety net shrinks and cost of living soars
Major policy changes leave tenants with fewer options and a higher likelihood of losing their home if they fall behind.
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Turkey trotting and boycotting: Your holiday civics roundup
Plus, a place to volunteer, a healthcare hearing, and more.
Bowser bows out, saying she won’t run for a fourth term as mayor
Her decision creates a huge opening for the mayoral contest in 2026.
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23 things to do around D.C. this week
There are plenty of things to do if you're in town over the long holiday weekend.
Federal judge rules Trump’s deployment of National Guard in D.C. is ‘unlawful’
The 2,300 Guardsmen aren’t headed home just yet, though.
Members only: Merch
The many moments that led to this shirt's creation and how you can get your own.
When federal agents shoot people in D.C., there are few details — and little accountability
D.C. police officers are held to one standard, federal agents another.
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
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.
Opinion: Too many people can't afford legal advice. Let non-lawyers help.
D.C. courts are considering a proposed “community justice worker” program that would authorize trained people without law degrees to offer free legal advice.
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
We're looking forward to a few favorite annual events, the ramp-up of holiday markets, and opportunities to connect with the community.
Punk market: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a Whole Foods picket, a local film screening, and more.