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The DC Court of Appeals on Saturday rejected a request from AG candidate Kenyan McDuffie for the full court to review whether he meets the qualifications to run for the position.

A three-judge DC Court of Appeals panel ruled yesterday that Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie doesn't meet the statutory qualifications to run for attorney general, but his campaign is requesting a review by the full court.

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration makes headlines with a proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, the District is poised to begin enforcement of its own ban in the next fiscal year.

The DC Court of Appeals heard oral arguments this morning in a court case that will decide whether Kenyan McDuffie will be on the ballot in June for attorney general.

Amid continued attention to Friday's sniper situation in Van Ness that sent the neighborhood into lockdown for hours, DC's police chief unveiled a new partnership with federal officials to crack down on illegal firearms and curb violent…

Amid an uptick in violent crime, concerns about public safety are playing a growing role in political discourse with just under two months to go until the June 21 primaries. That's only intensified after a violent weekend that included…

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a 17-year low in homelessness and a 47% drop since 2016, when her administration developed its Homeward DC initiative to overhaul the District's approach.

For the better part of two years, Metro riders have been required to wear face masks in rail stations and on trains and buses. In TV commercials that continue to air, the transit system even describes that as part of its pandemic…

AG candidate Kenyan McDuffie says he'll appeal the DC Board of Elections ruling that he doesn't meet the statutory qualifications for the office.

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new violence prevention initiative this afternoon that is pairing about 200 residents most at risk of gun violence with interagency support teams.

Festivities tomorrow in honor of the 160th anniversary of DC Emancipation Day will include a parade along Pennsylvania Avenue as well as a food truck festival, concert and fireworks.

DC Health's latest metrics show the District now has a medium COVID-19 community level, meaning a moderate impact on the health care system and moderate levels of disease severity.

The DC Council finished up its flurry of budget oversight hearings last week, meaning legislators will soon decide whether to alter the mayor's proposals in order to address issues raised by advocates and other witnesses.

Mask requirements are in effect once again at American and George Washington universities as of this morning.

Nurses at Howard University Hospital are on a 24-hour strike over low wages and staffing constraints.

On the heels of news that Mayor Muriel Bowser as well as several prominent federal officials have tested positive for COVID-19, DC Health says that the District is experiencing a "small uptick" in cases but continues to have a low…

Mayor Muriel Bowser announced this morning that she tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing allergy symptoms in recent days. She'll be working from home for the time being.

The DC Council voted down legislation yesterday that would have broadened access to medical marijuana while also establishing new civil penalties against "gifting" shops that offer free cannabis with other items.

The DC Council is slated to vote this afternoon on emergency legislation that, if approved, would broaden access to medical marijuana by enabling anyone over 21 to self-certify their medical need.