D.C. mayor gives her opinions on Trump’s ‘beautification’ projectsBowser lauded the restoration of local fountains and national park space, but questioned a contentious golf course plan at East Potomac Park. Nov 02 26November 02, 2026Article at Washington Post
Janeese Lewis George, ready to step off campaign trail, faces tough D.C. realitiesThe Democratic nominee for mayor offered a preview of some of the early actions she plans to take in office, including on housing and universal child care. Nov 01 26November 01, 2026Article at Washington Post
D.C. and Virginia sue to block Trump’s proposed triumphal archThe lawsuit by the two jurisdictions, which called the arch “flagrantly unlawful,” increases legal pressure against the president’s planned construction project. Oct 31 26October 31, 2026Article at Washington Post
D.C. Council member to resign Monday to preserve eligibility for CongressRobert C. White Jr. (D) is expected to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the District’s delegate to the U.S. House. Oct 29 26October 29, 2026Article at Washington Post
Robert White could be ineligible for House delegate unless he resigns before electionUnder a 1970 law that created the office of D.C.’s delegate to the House, the delegate may not hold any other paid public office, such as council member, at the time of his or her election. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at Washington Post
At risk of ‘stadium fatigue,’ D.C. Council weighs $300 million-plus for Audi FieldD.C. United executives made the case before Council members for a $620 million renovation, including a roof, at the arena where it and the Washington Spirit play. Oct 27 26October 27, 2026Article at Washington Post
7 ways the D.C. Council is weighing increasing taxesNext spring, city leaders will have to contend with a budget hole estimated to fall somewhere between $660 million and $837 million. Oct 17 26October 17, 2026Article at Washington Post
Teachers and kids carried in a ‘human elevator’ amid disrepair at D.C. schoolsProlonged elevator outages have become troubling barriers for students and teachers with disabilities or mobility issues at public schools across D.C., parents and educators said. Oct 15 26October 15, 2026Article at Washington Post
D.C. elections board throws out fine against Lewis George campaign in union probeThe D.C. Board of Elections found there was no evidence the Democratic mayoral nominee's campaign improperly coordinated with labor unions and a union-funded group. Oct 07 26October 07, 2026Article at Washington Post
5 things to know about Janeese Lewis George, who leads in D.C.’s mayoral primaryA victory for Lewis George, a democratic socialist, would signal a leftward turn for the nation’s capital. Jun 17 26June 17, 2026Article at Washington Post
Where D.C. mayoral and council candidates stand on key issuesWe asked the Democratic candidates for mayor and council, along with the candidates in the special election for independent at-large council member, for their views on a range of city issues. Jun 03 26June 03, 2026Article at Washington Post
The rise of Janeese Lewis George, who could be D.C.’s first democratic socialist mayorFocusing on workers’ and tenants’ rights, the council member would represent a drastic shift in the status quo if elected to the city’s highest office. May 31 26May 31, 2026Article at Washington Post
Parents of teens who break curfew in D.C. will be prosecuted, DOJ saysThe Justice Department’s crackdown on crime comes ahead of 250th anniversary events in the nation’s capital. May 15 26May 15, 2026Article at Washington Post
Ad wars ramp up in D.C. mayoral race as primary enters final monthDeep-pocketed political groups are seizing on potential vulnerabilities of the top Democrats in the race, Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie. May 14 26May 14, 2026Article at Washington Post
Former D.C. mayor Anthony Williams endorses McDuffie in Democratic primaryWilliams said he believes Kenyan McDuffie has the right experience to lead the city as it faces “generational challenges” to its economy. May 07 26May 07, 2026Article at Washington Post
Responding to ‘teen takeovers,’ D.C. passes youth curfew through 2028Lawmakers approved a long-term version of the curfew bill, but they’ve been unable to reach consensus on a version that could take effect immediately. May 05 26May 05, 2026Article at Washington Post
5 takeaways from D.C. Democratic mayoral hopefuls’ first televised debateFront-runners Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie clashed on policing and housing. They were the only two of the six candidates to qualify for the debate. Apr 30 26April 30, 2026Article at Washington Post
D.C. child care workers got life-changing raises. Now they may be cut.If the city can’t find funding for the program, thousands of teachers could face pay cuts —a whiplash that comes after the pay raises changed their lives. Apr 26 26April 26, 2026Article at Washington Post
Robotaxis could soon be legal in D.C. under new billA D.C. Council proposal lays out the rules for autonomous vehicles that could provide a robot-powered alternative to Ubers, Lyfts or traditional taxis. Apr 24 26April 24, 2026Article at Washington Post
D.C. lawmakers punt another vote to extend emergency youth curfewWhile the D.C. Council advanced a long-term version of a youth curfew, they couldn’t reach consensus on another measure that would allow it to take effect immediately. Apr 22 26April 22, 2026Article at Washington Post