From violent crime spikes in Ward 7 to emergency response improvements downtown, here's what law enforcement and first responders dealt with over the past seven days.
As summer approaches, local universities announce expansions while public school officials grapple with fiscal constraints heading into the 2026-2027 academic year.
As median rent surges past $2,400 and redevelopment accelerates in neighborhoods from H Street to Ward 7, longtime residents are demanding a seat at the table in decisions that will reshape their communities.
As the nation's capital accelerates its sustainability push, local experts say the city has momentum—but still lags behind Paris and Copenhagen in critical areas.
As Metro's troubled Red Line undergoes another round of repairs, residents from Northeast DC to Bethesda share mounting frustrations over service cuts and their impact on daily life.
New fiscal projections reveal a $727 million shortfall, forcing District officials to confront staffing cuts and service reductions across multiple departments.
As the District faces a significant shortfall in education funding, community members across neighborhoods like Ward 7 and Petworth are demanding answers about classroom resources and teacher retention.
As major cities worldwide accelerate green initiatives, the nation's capital faces mounting pressure to match—or exceed—the sustainability ambitions of Copenhagen, Singapore, and Vancouver.
As violent crime clusters spike across multiple wards, residents and city officials are questioning whether the District's emergency services can keep pace with emerging threats.
As the District grapples with affordability and gentrification, city planners face make-or-break votes on zoning reform, transit-oriented development, and rent stabilization that could reshape neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ward 7.
With new federal rules expected by summer's end, local organizations and residents must decide whether to stay, relocate, or pursue legal status changes—reshaping neighborhoods from Mount Pleasant to Shaw.
As DC grapples with rising rents and displacement, neighborhood groups intensify efforts to preserve cultural identity in one of the city's most vulnerable corridors.
A contentious affordable housing proposal moves forward while the District grapples with a $727 million budget shortfall heading into fiscal year 2027.
As WMATA undertakes its most ambitious modernization in decades, residents across the District face both promise and disruption—but the payoff could reshape how millions move through the city.