Libraries can't afford the high cost of e-books. D.C. lawmakers want to fight back.
The demand and price for e-books is up — and it’s busting the D.C. Public Library budget.
There’s been a surge in citizen-led initiatives on D.C.’s ballots. Are they going too far?
For some it’s people-powered democracy. For others, it’s just too much.
Lindsay Adams is making art about Black migration and her D.C. roots
The painter’s first institutional show runs at the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery through March 2026.
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Hunting for gifts and community — or a good story to tell your family later this month? We’ve got you covered.
Cocktails and Courtwatch: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, poetry, comedy, and wine fundraisers — and more!
The unexpected costs of running The 51st
So you're telling me ... it's more expensive to be a newsroom in D.C.?
Is D.C. ready for ranked-choice voting?
Educating voters will be a big task ahead of the 2026 local elections.
Wilson Building Bulletin: The Chuck Brown post office is no-go
Also: D.C. gets no deference from Congress, and there won't be a referendum on the tipped wage (though the fight isn't over)
Leigh H. Mosley is documenting the legacy of D.C.'s Black lesbian elders
The artist and activist has been photographing an ever-changing city for more than six decades.
Opinion: DCPS middle-schoolers should be reading novels
Many parents like myself were shocked by a recent change to the English curriculum at Alice Deal Middle School.
These D.C. experiences are the holiday gifts that keep on giving
The best present is … the promise of future presents, especially when they celebrate our city.
14 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Stay warm indoors with art shows and classical music concerts, or brave the cold for a cleanup of Rock Creek Park and even a fireworks show.
