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What comes next after D.C.’s historic primary?
Can McDuffie run again? How will the balance of power change? And what’s going on in November?
Why D.C. probably won't know who won on election night
With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.
The 311 app has been broken for ages. What gives?
It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.
The 51st’s D.C. voter guide
Here’s what to know about everything on your ballot for the June 16 primary.
Library holds taking forever? You're not alone.
The demise of a 200-year-old book distributor has left DC Public Library patrons with long wait times for new titles.
How to get involved in the D.C. budget process
Some D.C. services are facing substantial cuts. Here's how you can testify on the 2027 budget.
How to donate, recycle, sell, and toss your unwanted stuff
Whether you're spring cleaning or just looking to get rid of something specific, you've got options.
Bowser has put out her final budget. Here’s what the big funding fights will be
There’s less money to go around for the first time since she took office.
Does your tap water smell like chlorine? There’s a reason why.
You're not imagining things — but the water is perfectly safe.
A new map is fueling a debate on housing and displacement in D.C.
Critics of the proposed Future Land Use Map say it isn't thinking big enough.