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Violence interrupters and outreach workers in D.C. often sacrifice their physical safety and emotional well-being trying to prevent shootings and reduce violence in D.C.’s neighborhoods. They work…

Renee Thomas didn’t know where she was going to end up Wednesday afternoon, but she said she wouldn’t be going far.

The rent control “clearinghouse” was supposed to be ready in 2016.

After a violent 2021 for D.C., and police data showing 2022 trending to be more violent, with total violent crime 17% higher than this time a year ago, a new program is training violence interrupters…

Police say there are legal hurdles to securing convictions even when they recover a weapon. Defense attorneys say they are bringing weak cases.

A candidate for D.C. mayor wants a court to order that he be allowed to participate in Wednesday night’s debate that will be broadcast on WTTG-TV (Channel 5).

Disagreement between D.C.'s mayor and council chairman has for months prevented the introduction of a bill in Congress that would allow the city to purchase and develop the derelict RFK Stadium site,…

The D.C. Peace Academy hopes to train 150 people by the end of 2023

D.C. mayoral candidate James Butler is asking local courts to allow him to be included in a planned debate Wednesday night that will feature the other three Democratic contenders for mayor, arguing…

Four D.C. firefighters competed at Nationals Park Tuesday to see who could do the best chest compressions and bag breathing.

As temperatures reach the 90s in D.C. on Tuesday, various public facilities including the city’s Central Cell Block and a few schools have been without air conditioning.

The Capitol City Robotics club recently competed in a world robotics championship in Dallas. The youngsters were surprised by the high-quality coding and craftsmanship of their peers from abroad. A…

Universal Health Services Inc. is poised to become George Washington University Hospital’s sole owner under a newly inked deal with its namesake university.

DC has long welcomed new residents from other locales. In fact, since the 1970s, transplants have consistently made up 70-80% of the District’s population.

Rebecca Goldfield hadn’t received a moving violation in more than 50 years of driving. Then, at an unassuming intersection in Northwest Washington, her spotless record received its first black mark:…

The District is picking its top leaders for a pivotal new era.

Today is the final day for registered voters to change their party affiliation. D.C. voters must be registered with one of the parties (Republican, Democratic, D.C. Statehood Green, or Libertarian)…

A week after the Metrorail Safety Commission officially approved Metro’s plan to bring back the 7000-series trains, WMATA has released the 128-page detailed plan.

Once slighted, an African American veteran pilot is set to lead this year’s parade

Pride Month is often celebrated in June with rainbows and what some deem as easy-to-criticize consumption of branded products. However, Memorial Day weekend also acts as a days-early celebration of…