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D.C. Council recommends expelling Trayon White

The actual vote on White's possible expulsion is expected for late February.

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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.

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'I see nothing but promise in Ward 8:' Restaurant owners bring new eateries to Anacostia

A plant shop, museum, and barbecue spot are among the latest sit-down restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood.

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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.

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42,000 D.C. homes have lead pipes. Can the city replace them in ten years?

Children and infants are most at risk of lead exposure and advocates say D.C.'s poorest neighborhoods face disproportionate risk.

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Photos: D.C.'s go-go museum debuts in Anacostia

The museum is set to open to the public in early 2025.

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Last-minute lottery creates 'hot mess' for first-time D.C. homebuyers

Last-minute changes from the city confused first-time homebuyers who were expecting to qualify for assistance. Now, many of them are out of luck.

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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.

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What Republican control of Washington could mean for D.C.

The U.S. House is D.C.'s last hope for a bastion of resistance in federal Washington.

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What’s going on in the Ward 8 race? An embattled incumbent, write-in candidates, and what to expect next year

Five write-in candidates have thrown their hat in the ring, but none have a realistic chance of ousting Trayon White.

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How to vote in D.C.

Everything you were too afraid to ask about voting in the District.

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A gas explosion put 38 families out of a home. Where do they go?

Many of these residents have lived in Columbia Heights for decades. Their precarious situation shows just how hard it can be for longtime residents of D.C. to stay here.