D.C. Explained
What to do if your apartment doesn't have heat
D.C. law requires landlords to provide adequate heating in your apartment. Here’s what to do if they’re not.
D.C. Explained
D.C. Explained
The saga of RFK Stadium, explained
Congress has approved a bill that transfers control over 174 acres of the RFK site to the District, which could use it for a new stadium, green spaces, residential buildings, and more.
D.C. Explained
How to get an abortion in D.C.
A resource for abortion seekers traveling to and living in the District.
D.C. Explained
Everything you need to know about D.C.’s school lottery
The lottery opens this year on Dec. 16. Before you apply, here are some things you should know.
D.C. Explained
Worried about your immigration status amid Trump’s ‘mass deportation’ agenda?
Experts say preparation – not panic – is your friend. Here are some local resources for immigrants and their families.
D.C. Explained
Everything you need to know about D.C. home rule
The city’s power over its own affairs is imperiled by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s what you should know about the parameters of local control in D.C.
D.C. Explained
D.C.'s ranked-choice voting initiative, explained
Here’s everything you need to know about Initiative 83, appearing on your ballots this fall.
D.C. Explained
What to know if you get an eviction notice in D.C.
You have time, options, and legal recourse. And you’re more likely to get a better outcome if you’re well informed.