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With yesterday's unanimous DC Council confirmation of two mayoral appointees to the DC Board of Zoning Adjustment, the panel is meeting today for the first time since March, when the absence of a quorum began forcing delays for dozens of…

The DC Council voted this afternoon to advance permanent legislation that incorporates the temporary changes to the District's open meetings law in effect over the past year that have allowed private meetings and conversations among…

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker this morning endorsed Janeese Lewis George in her mayoral bid, becoming the fourth sitting councilmember to back their Ward 4 colleague.

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Public Works are touting the expansion of the city's composting program, with the collection of more than 11 million pounds of food waste since 2017 and plans to install 20 additional public "food…

American University President Jonathan Alger announced yesterday that he'll step down June 30 after two years in the post.

Midway through the DC Council's budget work session, legislators are making clear some of their shared priorities on where to direct any available funding to avoid — or at least trim — cuts proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser in her fiscal…

A new report on economic and revenue trends in DC notes that the number of unemployment insurance claimants dropped by 37.7% in April 2026 compared to the same period a year earlier.

Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend and in the wake of a high-profile brawl among teenagers inside a Navy Yard restaurant last week, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today that she is invoking emergency powers to reinstate authority for…

The GOP-dominated House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform voted 22-18 yesterday to advance a bill that would ban DC from enacting or implementing a congestion charge — with two suburban Democrats on the panel crossing party…

Lewis Ferebee, chancellor of DC Public Schools since 2019, is slated to leave at the end of the current school year to take the helm of a national nonprofit that helps educators decide on high-quality instructional materials.

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Washington DC Economic Partnership yesterday released key findings from a new strategic plan that aims to boost DC's retail sector.

The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors apologized Saturday for circulating door hangers earlier in the day that stated incorrectly that its mayoral pick — former at-large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie — had received endorsements…

The GOP-run House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is slated to take up legislation on Wednesday that would ban DC from enacting or enforcing a congestion charge.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum this morning unveiled the first official rendering of Fazio Design's concept for a renovated East Potomac golf course, posting on social media that it would offer the region's residents "championship-quality…

Metro officials yesterday laid out a plan to handle post-event crowds at the new Washington Commanders stadium that would rely on improvements to the Stadium-Armory Station, a new "Gold Line" Bus Rapid Transit route to and from Union…

New statistics released this afternoon by the DC government show a 4.4% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in the District over the past year, fueled by a 15.8% jump in homelessness among families.

The DC Council has scheduled a public hearing later this month on the mayor's three recent nominations to fill vacancies on the Board of Zoning Adjustment — which hasn't been able to meet since March due to a lack of quorum, with pending…

DC officials yesterday announced a slight uptick in domestic visitors in 2025 but a modest decline in international visitors, who tend to stay longer and spend more while in town.

The DC Council yesterday gave final approval to permanent legislation authorizing extended youth curfew zones, but did so only after passing two amendments opposed by the bill's primary supporters.

The DC Council is slated to take a final vote this afternoon on permanent legislation to authorize extended youth curfew zones, but it won't be considering an emergency version that would have enabled implementation this spring and summer.…

Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of Human Services today announced a 71% reduction in truancy among students participating in a pilot program that her administration is seeking to expand.

The DC Council is slated to revisit the issue of an expanded youth curfew at Tuesday's legislative meeting, with a final vote on permanent legislation and a rescheduled vote on emergency legislation to enable use of youth curfew zones in…

The GOP-controlled House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is demanding all records from the Metropolitan Police Department's internal investigation into claims of manipulated crime data.

A newly issued report card on the state of DC's trees offers an overall grade of A-minus — the same as last year — but warns that the city has been losing ground on its goal of reaching a 40% canopy by 2032 despite agressive tree-planting…

A new report on DC's economic and revenue trends shows a 5.7% drop in jobs over the last year and an increase in the office vacancy rate to 18.3%.

Mayor Muriel Bowser last week withdrew — and then resubmitted — two controversial nominations for the Public Service Commission that would have otherwise been deemed disapproved at month's end.

With domestic violence accounting for a growing share of homicides and assaults with a dangerous weapon in the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro today announced new legislation to enhance protections for…

Moody's Ratings this week removed its negative outlook on DC's debt rating while noting "the District's very strong fiscal governance and prudent budget management."

The DC Council voted yesterday to advance a modified version of the expanded youth curfew as permanent legislation, but members also put off a vote on emergency legislation that would enable the measure to take effect immediately.