THE DISTRICT

Feds release updated $8.8 billion redevelopment plan for Union Station

The revised vision for the rail station includes less parking, an underground drop-off area, and integrated bus, pedestrian and bike access.

By Luz LazoMay 13, 2023

D.C. leaders to decide fate of long-planned K Street Transitway project

Amid a tight budget, some lawmakers want to pause one of the mayor’s most prized projects and use the money for other priorities.

By Luz LazoMay 13, 2023

House GOP and D.C.: A historically strained marriage grows more tenuous

Bipartisan cooperation — especially around the management of the nation’s capital — is rare, if not nonexistent these days.

By Paul SchwartzmanMay 13, 2023

Anti-immigration group files suit against D.C.’s noncitizen voting law

The suit seeks to prevent the D.C. Board of Elections from implementing the D.C. Noncitizen Voting Act, passed by the D.C. Council in October.

By Justin Wm. Moyer and Meagan FlynnMay 13, 2023

Senate GOP expected to force vote on measure to block D.C. policing bill

The vote may happen next week, even though the congressional review period for the law has expired.

By Meagan FlynnMay 12, 2023

50 years later, a homecoming celebration for Vietnam veterans

An event on the National Mall, sponsored by the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration, is meant to honor those who served during the Vietnam War.

By Olivia DiazMay 11, 2023

Man, 24, killed Wednesday in Northwest D.C.

Aaron Derricott, Jr. was shot just after 4:45 p.m.

By Emily DaviesMay 11, 2023

Amid expected surge of border crossings, a costly predicament for D.C.

As the District braces for a surge in migrants as a Title 42 border policy expires, the expenses for providing lodging, food and other aid already have pushed up costs for the city.

By Antonio OlivoMay 11, 2023

How 6 million D.C. traffic tickets went unpaid

About 6.2 million traffic tickets totaling nearly $1.3 billion in fines and penalties have not been paid to the District since 2000. Here’s why so many people can get away without paying the fines.

By Luz LazoMay 11, 2023

D.C. housing officials say many problems will be fixed by HUD deadline

Outgoing Housing Authority director Brenda Donald said the agency has fixed dozens of problems highlighted in a federal HUD report.

By Steve ThompsonMay 11, 2023

Bowser to propose law making it easier to detain people before trial

The mayor previewed the proposal at a summit to discuss rising crime in the city but did not offer specifics.

By Emily DaviesMay 10, 2023

D.C. judge awards rent credits to Marbury Plaza’s residents

A D.C. judge ordered that tenants at the Marbury Plaza apartment complex be given rent credits for the months they have lived in substandard conditions.

By Marissa J. LangMay 9, 2023

Bowser appoints new acting director of D.C.'s Department of Buildings

Brian Hanlon, who has held multiple leadership positions within D.C. city government, will now lead the Department of Buildings.

By Meagan FlynnMay 8, 2023

Postal Service employee detained after shooting outside D.C. facility

The victim was conscious and breathing Monday morning, according to D.C. police.

By Emily DaviesMay 8, 2023

Amazing base: A singer wed in a D.C. ballpark, and 19,000 paid to attend

Attendees packed D.C.’s Griffith Stadium in 1951 for the wedding spectacular of gospel singer Rosetta Tharpe, who’s now the subject of a show at Ford's Theatre.

By Terence McArdleMay 7, 2023

Budget tensions emerge as D.C. Council prepares for vote

In working on the 2024 budget, D.C. lawmakers are considering cuts to several popular programs, at times pitting more urgent initiatives against projects with longer timelines.

By Michael Brice-Saddler and Lauren LumpkinMay 7, 2023

What to know about Medicaid unwinding in the District, Maryland and Virginia

Here's what to know as pandemic-era Medicaid rules expire, leaving governments reexamining who qualifies for public health insurance.

By Jenna PortnoyMay 6, 2023

Comer threatens to subpoena U.S. attorney ahead of oversight hearing on D.C.

The GOP-led Oversight committee invited the U.S. Attorney to appear at the May 16 hearing, the second so far examining crime and D.C. city management.

By Meagan Flynn, Keith L. Alexander and Emily DaviesMay 5, 2023

18-year-old man killed Thursday afternoon in Southeast D.C.

Carlos Latney, of Accokeek, Md., was fatally shot in the 5600 block of B Street SE. Another man was found dead in Northeast.

By Emily DaviesMay 5, 2023

12-year-old charged in 9 separate D.C. carjackings, robberies, assaults

Carjackings in the District have soared over the last few years, and police have blamed juveniles for many of the offenses.

By Emily Davies and Keith L. AlexanderMay 5, 2023