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 LazoD.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 LazoHouse 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 SchwartzmanAnti-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 FlynnSenate 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 Flynn50 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 DiazMan, 24, killed Wednesday in Northwest D.C.
Aaron Derricott, Jr. was shot just after 4:45 p.m.
By Emily DaviesAmid 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 OlivoHow 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 LazoD.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 ThompsonBowser 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 DaviesD.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. LangBowser 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 FlynnPostal Service employee detained after shooting outside D.C. facility
The victim was conscious and breathing Monday morning, according to D.C. police.
By Emily DaviesAmazing 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 McArdleBudget 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 LumpkinWhat 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 PortnoyComer 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 Davies18-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 Davies12-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. Alexander