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In most of D.C., the alleyways tucked behind rows of houses serve only as trash collection points or access to parking spots. But a few are home to hidden surprises—enclaves of artists’ workshops or…

“I’m making this card for a policeman or fireman… because they don’t have off today,” one girl said.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended Christmas Eve services at one of the city’s most prominent — and liberal — houses of worship, Washington National Cathedral, and heard a sermon…

Two months ago, Cardinal Donald Wuerl stepped down early from his position as archbishop of Washington, faced with a Pennsylvania grand jury investigation that condemned him for his mixed record on…

The government form lay on the dining room table in Mary Klein’s home in Northwest Washington. At the top, in bold letters, was a simple declaration: “REQUEST FOR MEDICATION TO END MY LIFE IN A HUMANE…

TROUBLING QUESTIONS surround the interactions between D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) and a company seeking legislation favorable to its business interests. Mr. Evans, who also serves as…

The sound of bike bells — not sleigh bells — rang out on Capitol Hill as a group of volunteers offered season's greetings and thanks to D.C. police for all the work they do all year.

As the D.C. Council prepares for oversight hearings next year, one key issue will be the D.C. Fire and EMS Department’s fleet of emergency vehicles, which The Washington Times has reported is depleted…

Casa Ruby, a local 24-hour drop-in/respite center for LGBT people, plans to expand with a new location to southeast Washington in 2019, Ruby Corado, its namesake and executive director, said this…

Christmas in Washington is a blissfully quiet time for people who don’t observe the holiday. Even for many practicing Christians, the day has become a secular celebration timed around the release of…

Christmas Day may be the sole holiday when the Smithsonian Museums close their doors, but that doesn't mean your stuck inside. Gather your friends, family or self and enjoy the city on what's forecast…

Hey there, exhausted parents. It’s me, the Ghost of Christmas Future. And I’m here to save you from the preposterous ideas that the insufferable Christmas Present and that myopic twit Christmas Past…

WASHINGTON — D.C. is moving to make left turns safer at five intersections by the end of the year, and announced Friday the specific 101 other locations it plans to ban right turns on red.

The Christmas countdown clock had about 13 hours remaining when Amy Curry rolled up to a stand at Eastern Market to pick a tree to take home.

WASHINGTON — Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night kept D.C. police from delivering stolen packages to eager recipients.

The call to police came at 4:30 p.m., two days before Christmas. A “porch pirate” was at it again, this time swiping holiday packages delivered to front porches and front steps in Georgetown.

"They were so little, and their bodies are just so small, and their pockets are being dug into. Their little legs are being touched," Ariel Gory said.

WASHINGTON — Like many cities, D.C. has seen a big spike in the number of opioid overdose deaths over the past several years.

A group of concerned parents, and staff from Duke Ellington School of the Arts sat behind a small wooden desk during the State Board of Education (SBOE) public meeting Dec. 19 with one purpose – to…

The District on Monday announced a plan aimed at cutting opioid-related deaths by half over the next 21 months, using a long list of treatment, tracking and education initiatives.