Baby steps: Janeese Lewis George pledges universal affordable child care for D.C.
It’s not free, and her plan faces fiscal challenges.
Palentine's spirit: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a Black History Month book drive, labor leader training, and more ways to get involved.
Your guide to Black History Month in D.C.
Whether you feel contemplative or festive, solemn or uplifted, this is your guide to what’s happening in February 2026 across the District.
Editor's Picks
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.
Meet our new Ward 7 Community Connectors
We’re surveying 450 Ward 7 residents to hear what they want from local news.
D.C. Explained
Did D.C. drop the ball on snow-clearing, or were conditions uniquely bad?
Some say plows are missing in action, but D.C. officials say ice and frigid temperatures are to blame for the slow cleanup.
What you need to know about the big sewage spill in the Potomac
The spill is now largely contained, but people are still warned to avoid contact with the river.
What do we know about the new Commanders stadium? A column
The first renderings of the plans for the old RFK stadium site are here — along with more information about parking and transit.
Your water bill could soon go up. Here’s why.
Everyone is paying to clean up the rivers, but some will soon pay more.
Ask A D.C. Native
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.
Ask A D.C. Native: What’s a D.C. memory that defines your childhood?
For our columnist, two festivals along Georgia Avenue captured the feeling of being raised by this city.
Ask A D.C. Native: How do we document this moment?
A historian’s take on recording this unprecedented time.
Arts and Eats
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.
These D.C. experiences are the holiday gifts that keep on giving
The best present is … the promise of future presents, especially when they celebrate our city.
DCish
Queer Eye spotlights D.C.'s LGBTQ history, and those working to preserve it
Karamo Brown's visit to the DC History Center, which documents queer history in the District, was featured in the final season of the hit Netflix series.
D.C. police got me buzzed to help stop drunk drivers
A dispatch from MPD’s wet lab, where police train to spot impaired motorists.
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.