Ryan M. McDermott

Muriel Bowser promises to keep automatic tax cuts in place

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pledged Tuesday to keep in place automatic tax cuts triggered by the city's recent financial success, despite a push from progressive groups to use that money for more affordable housing.

April 4, 2017

D.C. considers eliminating late fees for parking, traffic citations

Drivers who live in the District could feel a little less pressure to pay their parking tickets as the D.C. Council considers a measure that would end late fees for such citations.

April 3, 2017

Muriel Bowser vows to make big investments in affordable housing

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday night made a broad range of promises to residents, saying she would make major investments in affordable housing and education, and call on Congress to fix federal roads in the city and help fund Metro repairs.

March 30, 2017

D.C. residents baffled by lack of attention over missing children

The recent national outcry over missing children in Washington, D.C., has left residents east of the Anacostia River wondering why it took so long for people to recognize there was a problem.

March 29, 2017

Shots fired near U.S. Capitol after vehicle strikes police cruiser

U.S. Capitol Police fired shots at a woman who fled a traffic stop near the Capitol Building and then rammed at least one car Wednesday morning.

March 29, 2017

Peter Newsham, D.C. police chief, says force needs more homegrown officers

Metropolitan Police Chief Peter Newsham says the District needs more homegrown officers not only to bolster the police force's ranks but also to foster a sense of community with D.C. residents.

March 28, 2017

D.C.’s home visit programs understaffed, underfunded, says report

Thousands of D.C. families need help navigating early parenthood, but the programs intended to help them are understaffed and underfunded.

March 27, 2017

D.C. minimum wage hike to result in job losses, higher pay going to outside workers: review

D.C. residents stand to lose thousands of jobs over the next decade as a result of hiking the minimum wage to $15 an hour, according to the first comprehensive review of the law's potential economic impact since its passage.

March 23, 2017

D.C. Council member supermajority backs public financing option for campaigns

A supermajority of D.C. Council members this week signed on to support a measure that would offer public financing to local candidates who forgo corporate or PAC contributions.

March 22, 2017

Maryland Senate considers bill that would keep police from cooperating with immigration officials

Under a veto threat by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, the Maryland Senate is set to consider a measure that would bar most local police from cooperating with federal immigration officials.

March 21, 2017

D.C. lawmakers push to change 2018 primary date to comply with federal law

D.C. lawmakers are pushing to change the date of the city's 2018 primary election to comply with federal election laws.

March 21, 2017

Donald Trump’s budget worries D.C. officials with $100 million in cuts

The District stands to lose at least $100 million in federal funds under President Trump's budget — and that's without factoring in losses in entitlements such as Medicaid and Medicare.

March 20, 2017

Cherry blossoms fight back against March cold snap

This week's cold snap decimated about half of the city's cherry blossoms, but festival organizers said tourists traveling to see the famous trees will still get a spectacular show.

March 17, 2017

Anthony Williams’ think tank to promote D.C. economy

The District's business community is exercising its voice through a new think tank focused on the city's place in the region's economy.

March 16, 2017

National Park Service: Cherry blossoms in the District hurt by sudden cold

Frigid temperatures overnight Tuesday caused widespread damage to the cherry blossom trees lining the Tidal Basin, the National Park Service said.

March 15, 2017

Snow, freezing rain cover prized cherry blossoms, most of D.C. region

The 1.5 million visitors expected to attend the District's annual Cherry Blossom Festival could be in for a disappointment if temperatures continue to drop this week — thousands of trees but no blossoms.

March 14, 2017

Kenyan McDuffie seeks D.C. housing focus on families

D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 5 Democrat, has introduced legislation that he says would ensure developers using city funds provide affordable homes for families. He also questioned whether city leaders have focused more on the number of affordable units and less on who needs those living spaces.

March 13, 2017

Metro, area airports report no delays but preparing for snow in D.C. area and monitoring weather

Preparing for the D.C. area's first snowstorm this season, Metro said Monday it is monitoring the weather.

March 13, 2017

Ex-Maryland delegate indicted for fraud, bribery in Prince George’s County liquor board scandal

A federal grand jury has indicted a former Maryland state delegate on charges of bribery, conspiracy and stealing campaign funds.

March 8, 2017

D.C. Metro likely to raise fares to bridge projected $290M gap

Metro will likely raise bus and subway fares this summer to help close a projected $290 million funding gap for next year.

March 7, 2017