A first birthday worth recapping
Celebrating the wins of the last 12 months and scheming for the future
Residents say the federal government has long created more problems than solutions for the city’s green spaces.
Teachers say they’ve immediately seen the effects of a new citywide ban.
The results will identify the most at-risk communities and shape how the city prepares for longer, hotter summers.
Women's soccer fans have taken to the stands with banners, flags, and pro-D.C. chants.
D.C.'s status as a sanctuary city has faced federal and local challenges.
Also: The National Guard goes on trash duty, and Sandwich Guy gets a win.
How neighbors and school communities are organizing against the immigration crackdown.
Educators say burnout, testing, and resource gaps are persistent challenges — and now federal police are adding new fears to their communities.
Their presence so far has been limited, but with growing numbers that could change.
In an already surreal moment, Washingtonians have embraced bread puns, sandwich flags, and sub-themed street art as a form of protest.
This could be the first of many lawsuits over D.C.’s ability to govern itself.
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