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As part of its effort to return to operations that largely ground to a halt because of the pandemic, D.C. Superior Court on Monday ramped up its capacity to hold virtual hearings in criminal, juvenile, civil and domestic relations cases.

Two events this month have expanded our understanding of both the politics and limitations of D.C. statehood.

If you happen to be in the area of 9th and Constitution NE on Sunday afternoons, you may hear some impressive music coming from the third floor of one of the buildings.

Music stores, bookstores, office supply stores, art supply stores, and toy stores that sell things like puzzles and games for child enrichment are examples of nonessential businesses eligible to reopen as soon as May 18 if they apply for a…

I do not like staying at home. There are many other things I’d rather be doing, but as a scientist and former policy adviser for the Commerce Department, I commend many actions that D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) has taken during the…

When my daughter was deciding where to go to college, we were persuaded by George Washington University’s promises of an extraordinary on-campus experience. The school’s recruiting materials tout a dazzling array of opportunities — to…

Drivers could see a major change to D.C. roads in the coming weeks.

There was a long line on Saturday to the kickoff of the farmer’s market season in Mount Vernon Triangle. But shoppers can expect some changes this year.

A few days after non-essential businesses shut down in the nation’s capital in March, Busboys and Poets — a popular Washington, D.C. restaurant and cultural hub — experienced a break in at its location in the neighborhood of Anacostia,…

While it’s unclear when Americans will return to life as normal following the coronavirus pandemic, experts are fairly certain work habits will change dramatically, with more people returning to solo car commuting and more teleworking to…

Large numbers of complaints about billing and cancellation, as well as price gouging, riddled D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine’s coronavirus-focused consumer report released on Friday.

In the next several days, whether through nature’s will or medical intervention, Ikea Warren will give birth to a baby girl named Nyleah.

TGIF. The District is inviting retailers selling art, office and music supplies as well as books and toys to apply for waivers to allow curbside or doorway pickup. It's part of a pilot program for independently owned and operated…

Normally, local D.C. politicians bemoan the meddling of federal lawmakers in District affairs. But in the case of the Ward 2 D.C. Council primary race, some candidates are welcoming the opinions of senators, members of the House, and even…

About a third of the District’s covid-19 fatalities have been residents of skilled nursing facilities, the city announced Friday, further illustrating the devastating toll of the pandemic on the elderly, injured and sick.

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has filed an application for a D.C. alcoholic beverage license at its grocery store coming to 14th Street NW.

In the months since local leaders in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia first banned dine-in service at restaurants, some have pivoted to takeout and delivery, and others have gone temporarily dark, planning to return when it’s deemed safe to do…

As Catholic University of America (CUA) continues phasing out the low-rise dormitories on its campus, plans have evolved for a new campus residence hall.