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House Republicans move to kill D.C. traffic cameras — despite some using them back home
The GOP's latest attempt to interfere with local affairs would also stop the city from banning right turns on red.
After last year’s record attendance, the Washington Spirit return to the pitch
The D.C. soccer team heads back to Audi Field with their star forward, new uniforms, and hopes for another championship run.
With seminars and sample ballots, D.C. is teaching residents about ranked-choice voting
Election officials and community groups are targeting older and low-propensity voters with an education blitz on the new way D.C. will vote this year.
Classical education: The feds are getting more involved in how D.C.’s public schools look
President Trump’s vision for what Washington should look like extends well beyond the federal core.
A D.C. court just reignited the debate over high electric bills
Pepco has faced increasing scrutiny over expensive customer bills in recent months. A new ruling could have a lasting impact on how the utility calculates its rates.
Go ahead and file your taxes, says D.C. CFO amidst confusing fight over tax law
No pause or delayed deadlines are now expected.
Poopy Potomac no more? D.C. lifts advisory for river after sewage spill
But environmentalists say more has to be done to convince people the waters are safe
What can be done about your expensive Pepco bill?
Financial assistance, energy audits, and avoiding third-party suppliers can help.
One year later, seven fired federal workers share where they are now
The Trump administration fundamentally altered the trajectories of hundreds of thousands of lives.
New bill would require more transparency on federal agents operating in D.C.
MPD would have to share its body-camera footage and the names of federal agents in use-of-force incidents.
Congress didn’t actually repeal D.C. tax bill, says attorney general
A legal opinion has pushed D.C. into an unprecedented standoff with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.