Goodbye, Dukem, and thanks for 30 years of service
As the iconic U Street Ethiopian restaurant prepares to close, thousands on social media shared their praise and memories
Politics
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Trayon White’s bribery trial ended in a hung jury. What now?
The Ward 8 councilmember remains in legal limbo and confronts an uncertain political future.
An empty lot in Ward 7 was due to get a grocery store decades ago. What’s happening now?
Plans to build a new commercial corridor at Capitol Gateway are finally inching forward.
At trial, a tale of two Trayon Whites emerges
Undercover videos show the Ward 8 councilmember both deeply involved in the community and taking wads of cash from a businessman.
Two ex-campaign workers say a former (and perhaps future) Council candidate stiffed them
Candace Tiana Nelson is eyeing a run in Ward 4, but new allegations could complicate a bid.
What to know about Trayon White’s looming bribery trial
If convicted, the Ward 8 councilmember is facing up to 15 years in prison
Janeese Lewis George gets a preview of the mayoral life
The presumptive next mayor is holding listening sessions around the city. They show just how complicated the job really is.
Aparna Raj wins the Ward 1 Democratic primary race
The democratic socialist won with 52% of the vote after four rounds of tabulation under ranked-choice voting.
Janeese Lewis George declares victory in D.C.'s mayoral primary
She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins.
Elissa Silverman wins the At-Large special election
The former councilmember will serve out the remainder of Kenyan McDuffie’s term, which ends in January.
Robert White wins D.C. delegate race
He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.
Meet the candidates running in the D.C. Council At-Large special election
There are three candidates vying for the rest of Kenyan McDuffie's term, after he stepped down to run for mayor.
The 51st’s D.C. voter guide
Here’s what to know about everything on your ballot for the June 16 primary.
