With seminars and sample ballots, D.C. is teaching residents about ranked-choice voting
Election officials and community groups are targeting older and low-propensity voters with an education blitz on the new way D.C. will vote this year.
Classical education: The feds are getting more involved in how D.C.’s public schools look
President Trump’s vision for what Washington should look like extends well beyond the federal core.
Wilson Building Bulletin: The politics of congestion
And the D.C. Council sues Bowser over budget documents she won’t share.
Opinion: D.C.’s lax utility oversight is costing customers
The Public Service Commission needs stronger supervision from the D.C. Council.
Where is your money going? We asked dozens of D.C. residents.
Locals are worried about the cost of housing, healthcare, childcare, and debt.
18 things to do around D.C. this weekend
From soccer to skipping small talk, or Persian New Year to Pi Day, there’s something for everybody on the calendar.
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Spring into action: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, recess at the Capitol, a community clean-up, and more ways to get involved in D.C.
A D.C. court just reignited the debate over high electric bills
Pepco has faced increasing scrutiny over expensive customer bills in recent months. A new ruling could have a lasting impact on how the utility calculates its rates.
Wilson Building Bulletin: Moves toward transparency for federal agents
Also: A proposed ballot initiative on a foie gras ban advances, and a new tax may come for disposable wipes.
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
From hands-on workshops to festive celebrations, there’s a little something for everyone ready to welcome spring.
Ward 7 residents remain hopeful despite a tight budget season
Councilmember Wendell Felder convened a budget town hall where participants ranked their funding priorities.
