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It's still about eight months away from DC's 2022 primary, but the key races are coming into focus. Just today, Ward 5 Council member Kenyan McDuffie announced his campaign for attorney general, a post being vacated by Karl Racine.

With Metrorail saying that riders on most lines can expect 30- to 40-minute waits between trains, regional leaders are also warning of the potential impact of prolonged disruptions on an economy still slowed by the ongoing pandemic.

Reforms are urgently needed so the District's 911 system can handle emergency calls quickly and efficiently, according to a new study from DC Auditor Kathy Patterson.

With well over half of Metro's rail cars out of service due to safety concerns, commuters suffered extended delays and crowded conditions this morning in the aftermath of last week's derailment on the Blue Line.

As it turns out, Mayor Muriel Bowser didn't actually ask the governors of Maryland and Virginia to adopt a reciprocity policy for traffic camera tickets so that their residents would be more likely to pay their fines and take DC traffic…

Not just one, but two, DC Council members announced plans yesterday to run for mayor.

In 2018, Mayor Muriel Bowser coasted into a second term without having to face a prominent challenger in either the Democratic primary or the general election. If Bowser, as expected, opts to run for a third term, she'll find company on…

AG Karl Racine says he won't be on DC's ballot come June, paving the way for a competitive race to succeed him while also putting aside speculation that he might run for the mayor's office.

Calls are growing for Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration to reconsider its pilot program to clear out several of the largest homeless encampments in the District after trying to get the residents into permanent housing. Several council…

Advocates and policymakers often refer to "housing first" as key to successful efforts to reduce homelessness in communities. But how does someone experiencing homelessness in the District find housing?

The DC Council followed through on its plan to make virtual learning available to more students, but members scaled back the extension in the face of Mayor Muriel Bowser's opposition and procedural concerns because of the budgetary impact.…

DC crews are back today to continue clearing the NoMa encampments after pausing Monday afternoon when an unhoused person in a tent was lifted by a bulldozer driven by a city worker.

A new report from DC's inspector general says that housing officials haven't adequately ensured efficient use of the Housing Production Trust Fund — and have failed to meet a statutory mandate to target assistance to projects serving…

The arrival of fiscal year 2022 brought new revenue estimates that show the District's economy is rebounding more quickly than expected — to the tune of an extra $906.8 million for DC's treasury over the next four years.

A judge has ordered a Columbia Heights landlord to pay tenants nearly half a million dollars in rent restitution for having put their health, safety and security at risk.

Another marathon DC Council hearing on Tuesday documented frustration over faulty HVAC systems at dozens of public schools, with DC officials blaming supply chain problems for delayed repairs.

Days after announcing the loss of a key DC grant, the LGBTQ nonprofit Casa Ruby has met its initial $50,000 fundraising goal on GoFundMe to help keep some shelter beds open.

Mayor Muriel Bowser hasn't yet announced whether she'll seek a third term, and questions swirl around Attorney General Karl Racine's plans. But other races on DC's June primary ballots are starting to take shape.

In the midst of the pandemic, the latest change in seasons is a natural time to ponder what's ahead.