2026

Preservation and environmental groups are decrying proposed changes advanced by a federal panel that would upend what's known as the Section 106 review process, named for the relevant section of the National Historic Preservation Act and…

Ward 7's Rosedale Outdoor Pool is open for the first time this summer after a $6.8 million renovation that expanded the facility by more than 1,400 square feet.

A Senate committee voted yesterday to advance six nominees for vacant seats on the DC Superior Court and another two nominees for vacancies on the DC Court of Appeals — a step forward in easing a long-standing issue that has led to…

The GOP-led House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this afternoon voted 23-18 along party lines to approve legislation that would prevent DC officials from imposing or increasing any tax or fee without explicit congressional…

Ahead of a key committee vote tomorrow, DC officials are blasting consideration of recently introduced House legislation that would block the local government from imposing or increasing any tax or fee without explicit congressional…

A federal judge has ordered immediate repairs to address dangerous and illegal conditions at five apartment buildings owned and controlled by Ali "Sam" Razjooyan and his mother.

The GOP chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform yesterday introduced legislation to block DC leaders from imposing or increasing any tax or fee — or amending the District's tax code — without explicit approval from…

The National Park Service yesterday announced a final agreement for removal of the historic but structurally unsound Foundry Branch Trestle Bridge at the southern end of Glover Archbold Park.

The DC Council yesterday voted 13-0 to approve legislation to regulate the resale of tickets for concerts and theatrical performances — with a 10% cap on the permissible markup from face value.

The DC Council won't act today on two election-related bills that have spawned controversy in recent days, including emergency legislation that would have adjusted how ranked choice voting results for the at-large DC Council seats are to…

Mayor Muriel Bowser is pushing for changes to the District's housing laws with two new bills she submitted last week to the DC Council, with her administration saying the city needs to take steps to encourage construction of affordable and…

The DC Council is poised to consider emergency legislation Tuesday that would adjust the process for determining the winner in November's at-large DC Council election — the first time the contest will be determined using ranked choice…

DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton today introduced legislation that aims to designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington — including forts, unarmed batteries and rifle trenches encircling the capital city — as a national historical park.

The DC Council voted unanimously this afternoon to approve a revised version of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act after incorporating a series of amendments offered by councilmembers.

DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson this morning distributed the latest version of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act, which is slated for final consideration at an additional legislative meeting Tuesday at 11 a.m.