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.
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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.
What you need to know about the big sewage spill in the Potomac
The spill is now largely contained, but people are still warned to avoid contact with the river.
What do we know about the new Commanders stadium? A column
The first renderings of the plans for the old RFK stadium site are here — along with more information about parking and transit.
Your water bill could soon go up. Here’s why.
Everyone is paying to clean up the rivers, but some will soon pay more.
How D.C. residents fought back in 2025
Life in the District was turned upside down by the Trump Administration this year. Here’s how residents responded.
The state of the 2026 D.C. races (so far)
The mayoral contest is weirdly quiet, but a D.C. Council race in Ward 1 is not.
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
Tips for parenting during the federal occupation
We asked experts how to discuss ICE, the National Guard deployment, and the current political moment with kids.
What's the deal with self-driving cars in D.C.?
Waymo says it could operate here in 2026, but the law isn’t ready for it yet.
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.
Capital punishment: What it means that Trump reinstated the death penalty in D.C.
D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president is bringing it back.
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.