Did D.C. drop the ball on snow-clearing, or were conditions uniquely bad?
Some say plows are missing in action, but D.C. officials say ice and frigid temperatures are to blame for the slow cleanup.
Opinion: What I learned about democracy walking the halls of Congress
In seven short months, I had gone from being among the “dregs” of society to getting an audience with the people who help make this country’s laws.
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Get into the spooky spirit this weekend with horror films, witchy dance parties, and Halloween adventures for all ages.
Six ways we love working with you
We've been publishing for over a year now, and so many D.C. residents have informed our reporting.
Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
State of the unions: The shutdown made it harder to say ‘I do’ in D.C.
The congressional spending fight shuttered the office that issues marriage licenses in the city.
This moment isn’t normal, but here’s our glimmer of hope
Lessons from a cooperative businesses conference, and being a part of a larger movement
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
The next few days are full of ways to celebrate local culture in the crisp air, including several fall festivals.
Coffee contest and copaganda: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a chance to question D.C.'s Attorney General.
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
New data shows evictions have surged past pre-pandemic levels, fueled by shrinking aid, high rents, and weakened tenant protections.
Is the long saga of the ride-hailing app Empower finally over?
The company, which claims to provide a better service than Uber or Lyft, has been defying regulators for five years.
D.C. breweries fear a new bottle-deposit bill could sink their businesses
Lawmakers are considering the measure to help clean up the Anacostia River.