News

Residents grill D.C.'s new MAGA prosecutor in first public meeting

They seemed open to Ed Martin's pledge to tamp down on gun crime, but less enthused by his takes on USAID.

House in no apparent rush to close $1.1 billion hole it blew in D.C.’s budget

Even if D.C. gets its own money back, Republicans could make it painful for the city.

DCish

51st dates: Solo edition

We recommend the best ways to spend alone time in the city.

Civics Roundup

Your weekly civics roundup

Upcoming ways to plug-in around D.C.

D.C. Explained

How to access D.C.'s paid family leave benefits

The program is funded by a tax paid by participating D.C. businesses and nonprofits. First, check with your employer to see if they pay into it.

Opinion

Opinion: Trump is stoking fears about D.C.'s crime but the city is safer than it's been in decades.

In the past, fears about crime have produced regressive and punitive policies. Now is the time for D.C. to invest in preventative solutions.

Weekend Events

12 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Race pedal boats, unlock happiness, or take a guided walk in nature.

You Street

Your photos: the first glimpses of D.C. spring

It's a magical time!

Community Connections

An update from our Ward 7 Community Connector

While we have a snapshot of what residents want from local news, we have so much more to learn.

Senate votes to spare D.C. from dramatic budget cuts

You can't spell funding without "fun," but this week wasn't that

News

In Congressional lobbying blitz, some D.C. residents were told to contact representatives they don’t have

With no voting representation, residents struggle to be heard as the city faces the potential for devastating budget cuts

News

Photos: Crews begin demolition of Black Lives Matter Plaza

Mayor Bowser ordered the removal of the installation she commissioned in 2020.