Trump takeover
What’s going on with the National Guard in D.C.?
Their presence so far has been limited, but with growing numbers that could change.
D.C. Explained
We equip readers with information that makes it easier to live in the District.
Trump takeover
Why D.C. is taking Trump to court over MPD
This could be the first of many lawsuits over D.C.’s ability to govern itself.
Trump takeover
Trump’s D.C. ‘takeover’: What we know so far — and where we’re headed
How long will this last? Is it legal? And what are our leaders doing?
D.C. Explained
What to know about Trump’s deployment of federal police in D.C.
Republicans paint D.C. as a lawless war zone that only they can fix.
D.C. Explained
Why is your electricity bill so high?
A new auction just set the highest power price in nearly a decade. Here’s what that means for Pepco customers in D.C.
D.C. Explained
D.C. wants to stop kids from gathering at night
Everything to know about the city's new summer curfew rules.
D.C. Explained
No, there hasn’t been a sudden spike in missing girls in D.C.
But we should still be paying attention to the issue.
D.C. Explained
Do D.C. renters have a right to air conditioning?
What to do if your home doesn't have AC.
En Español
¿Tienen derecho los inquilinos de D.C. a tener aire acondicionado?
Qué hacer si su vivienda no tiene aire acondicionado.
News
Here’s everything you need to know about the housing bills in the D.C. Council
And yes, we finally explain what the heck TOPA is.
En Español
Todo lo que debe saber sobre los proyectos de ley de vivienda siendo considerados por el Concejo de D.C.
Y sí, por fin explicamos qué rayos es TOPA.
D.C. Explained
Everything you need to know about D.C.'s Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
Unsung heroes of hyperlocal government, or petty tyrants?