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Beneath a gray sky morning, the nearly 4 million people of Washington and its Northern Virginia suburbs woke up Friday in communities where, for the first time in 60 days, they were not ordered to stay home — though many did anyway.

Two years after the federal government paved the way for legal sports betting, a retail sportsbook is preparing to open three blocks from the U.S. Capitol.

D.C. will see some roadway reform as the city prepares to reopen after nearly two months of a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus.

As the Washington region moves into its first phase of reopening — D.C. and Northern Virginia on Friday, Montgomery and Prince George’s counties next week — many people might rightfully be asking: are we really ready for this?

The 1.7M SF first phase of The Boro delivered in October, and the Tysons project could soon grow even larger.

D.C. marked the first day of Phase One in its reopening plan Friday, lifting restrictions on residents and businesses.

Residents in the Washington region have for years experienced life in ways that differ drastically depending on what racial group they belong to, according to a study released this week by researchers from American University.

Since March, Aba Kwawu says she has been deeply tempted by the prospect of “risking it all to get an underground haircut” during the stay-at-home order. And on Friday, the day D.C. and Northern Virginia start to reopen, she can score an…

After a series of stops and starts, D.C. restaurants will now be able to apply to expand outdoor cafes into public streets, parking lanes and other open spaces to allow for socially distanced dining.

LaShawn White had been working full-time as a server at the American bistro Brookland’s Finest since for about six months when coronavirus hit D.C. in mid-March. On a good weeknight, she could make as much as $150 in tips on a dinner…

The default speed limit on the streets of the District will drop to 20 mph from 25 mph beginning Monday, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) announced Friday, taking a bold step in implementing her centerpiece plan to reduce pedestrian deaths in…

It had been a tough five years at George Washington University, but when Hannah’s last semester arrived, so did relief. She started applying for jobs, envisioning life away from the District.

Hard to believe it’s been 40 years — the 9:30 Club first opened its doors May 31, 1980.

The novel coronavirus has changed the nature of transportation in the District, and choices made now may reshape mobility in our city permanently. Unless the District prioritizes safe alternatives, it may become even more car-centric than…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Starting Friday, a tiny slice of pre-pandemic normality starts returning to the nation’s capital as a three-month old coronavirus stay-home order is replaced by the first phase of a reopening plan.

D.C. is attempting to clear up any confusion among bars and restaurants wondering if they’re permitted to start serving patrons outdoors.

One of Washington’s most cherished events has been felled by the novel coronavirus. The National Book Festival, set to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, will not be held as planned, the Library of Congress announced Thursday.

A D.C. restaurateur, like many other area restaurant owners, is getting ready to receive customers at an outdoor dining setting, as most of the region moves into Phase One of reopenings.

The annual “State of Downtown” looked a bit different this year, as the annual report shifted to an online forum.

The legendary call of the canal boat continues to move closer to Georgetown, as construction of a new canal boat nears completion and the National Park Service and Georgetown Heritage plan to stabilize a wall on the old Chesapeake &…