Federal judge pumps the brakes on Trump’s plan to remove 15th Street bike lane
The threat of removal isn’t gone, but could proceed much more slowly.
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Celebrate the history of jazz and salsa, explore a waterfront festival or a vintage market, or breathe deeply at one of many reflective gatherings.
Editor's Picks
How these D.C. natives are fighting to preserve the city's Black culture
By creating content, merch, and experiences that are for and about Chocolate City
PHOTOS: When did you first realize the District had changed?
Eleven D.C natives on how they remember their city.
In Chevy Chase, a fight over a library, affordable housing, and a ‘giveaway’ to a developer
The debate over putting housing above a beloved public library continues.
DCision2026
Meet the candidates running to represent Ward 1
Five Democrats are vying for the open D.C. Council seat to replace Brianne Nadeau.
In D.C.’s mayoral race, everyone wants more housing
Candidates want to lower the cost of living, but a slowing market and policy divides could get in the way.
With sharp attacks and high stakes, the mayoral race kicks into gear
The three-month sprint to the June 16 primary election is on.
With seminars and sample ballots, D.C. is teaching residents about ranked-choice voting
Election officials and community groups are targeting older and low-propensity voters with an education blitz on the new way D.C. will vote this year.
D.C. Explained
Bowser has put out her final budget. Here’s what the big funding fights will be
There’s less money to go around for the first time since she took office.
Does your tap water smell like chlorine? There’s a reason why.
You're not imagining things — but the water is perfectly safe.
A new map is fueling a debate on housing and displacement in D.C.
Critics of the proposed Future Land Use Map say it isn't thinking big enough.
Everything to know about Malcolm X Park’s closure
From the schedule to Trump's role in the park's restoration.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: What traditions have you made in the city?
Holiday trips to the zoo, family reunions at Anacostia Park and more.
Ask A D.C. Native: Is D.C. still Chocolate City?
Gentrification in the District has displaced large numbers of longtime residents. What pieces of a Black utopia remain?
Ask A D.C. Native: What should I know about Ward 8?
It's a sprawling ward, with more than a dozen neighborhoods, landmarks, and gems.
DCish
Meet the D.C. devotees of a very niche arcade game
Killer Queen is a 10-player arcade game designed to get you off of your phone and playing with strangers. In one D.C. bar, dedicated fans are trying to get new players hooked.
As Metro turns 50, transit diehards are keepers of its history, quirks, and identity
They collect memorabilia and create tributes to the iconic system.
After the city tells Alan’s Oasis to move, its future is uncertain
Handing out water every day has made Alan a fixture at this Brightwood intersection.
After last year’s record attendance, the Washington Spirit return to the pitch
The D.C. soccer team heads back to Audi Field with their star forward, new uniforms, and hopes for another championship run.
Arts and Eats
D.C.’s new rules are pushing streateries off the street
The District made streateries permanent. But restaurant owners say the rules are too costly and complicated to keep them up.
Want to write? Here’s where to get started in D.C.
D.C. is a city full of creatives, but sometimes finding community takes a little research.
Lindsay Adams is making art about Black migration and her D.C. roots
The painter’s first institutional show runs at the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery through March 2026.
Leigh H. Mosley is documenting the legacy of D.C.'s Black lesbian elders
The artist and activist has been photographing an ever-changing city for more than six decades.