Why D.C.'s dockless e-bikes are rolling slower
Officials say new limits are intended to address issues with speeding and crime, particularly among teens.
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Quirky, offbeat stories about life in D.C. This section reflects what people are talking about, starts new conversations, and answers questions about the city people might not even know they had. Unlike your traditional news fare, these stories often come with a healthy dose of humor. They offer fresh takes and speak the many languages of D.C.
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‘Prepare to lose your voice’: The Washington Spirit move on in the playoffs
Goalie and team captain Aubrey Kingsbury saved the day last weekend, but the pressure now ramps up.
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.
This year, D.C.’s Halloween decorations are (especially) political
Admit it: A federal takeover of D.C. is scary.
Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
For 1,250 days, Alan has given out free water at a busy Brightwood intersection
He’s built a community that stood up for him when the threat of eviction loomed.
New documentary dives deep into gentrification in D.C.
We interview the filmmaker behind “Cracked Shells.”
One of the best competitive Pokémon players in the world lives in D.C.
Wolfe Glick has made a full-time career out of competing and streaming about the video game.
The subrising: How a sandwich became a symbol of D.C.’s resistance
In an already surreal moment, Washingtonians have embraced bread puns, sandwich flags, and sub-themed street art as a form of protest.
Meet Marcus, the emcee of 'Club Banneker'
Banneker Pool is the place to see and be seen in the summer, and he’s a big part of the reason why.
These D.C. workers pick up dead animals, and they’re very busy
A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.
In crappy move, Congressional interference forced D.C. to close its public bathrooms
Urination without representation.