President Trump, as the first president to attend in person the March For Life in Washington, told thousands Friday that "unborn children have never had a stronger defender in the White House" as he touted the number of pro-life initiatives his administration has implemented since he took office. Published January 24, 2020
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, with about 300 volunteers and other city officials, have conducted the annual head count of homeless people in the District, but the results won't be available until May. Published January 23, 2020
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said Wednesday that he is "absolutely not" satisfied with the District's top procurement officer's reasons for the increase in late contracts requiring retroactive approval by the council. Published January 22, 2020
D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine on Wednesday announced a lawsuit against President Trump's inaugural committee, accusing it of violating its tax-exempt status as a nonprofit by overpaying for event space at the Trump International Hotel. Published January 22, 2020
None of the D.C. agencies or their personnel who failed to prevent a fatal fire in a cramped, illegal Northwest residence in August has faced any significant consequences or punishment, even as murder charges have been issued in the incident. Published January 16, 2020
As the acting director of the Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs since October, Mr. Carey wants to do more than just help former inmates find jobs and housing upon their release. He wants to help them achieve their dreams. Published January 15, 2020
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said Monday that lawmakers have seen an increase in the number of contracts requiring retroactive approval, suggesting that some city agencies "don't know what they are doing" in drafting the agreements with vendors. Published January 13, 2020
The American Civil Liberties Union of D.C. filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police Department officer for the "unconstitutional and exceedingly invasive bodily search," of a District resident, according to a press release. Published January 13, 2020
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Thursday that her government is taking steps to ensure the District's safety amid heightened tension between the U.S. and Iran but stressed "there are no immediate threats to Washington D.C." while making a pitch for statehood. Published January 9, 2020
The D.C. government next week will permanently remove the tents and belongings of people experiencing homelessness from the sidewalks along the underpass on K Street NE in the NoMa area to create a "pedestrian passageway." Published January 8, 2020
Jack Evans announced his resignation from the D.C. Council on Tuesday, closing a chapter in a monthslong saga over his ethics violations. Published January 7, 2020
Schools in the Washington metropolitan region announced closures for Tuesday afternoon in anticipation of the first snowfall of the year. Published January 7, 2020
Military bases in the greater Washington area have increased their security protocols in the wake of Iranian threats of retaliation for a U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general in Iraq last week. Published January 6, 2020
D.C. lawmakers held a public hearing Thursday on legislation that would require a prescription to purchase of any electronic smoking device or liquid, and would ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and the sale of vaping devices within a quarter mile of middle or high school. Published January 2, 2020
It's the start of a new year and new decade -- but the end of an era for the Newseum, which closed its doors for the last time Tuesday. Published December 31, 2019
Barb Cram believes that families spending time together is important but rare, especially as the year ends. That's why she has organized the family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration known as Night Watch Falls Church for the last 13 years. Published December 30, 2019
As the holiday season comes to a close, there are still a number of events and activities to carry on the joy and celebration across the D.C. area. Published December 24, 2019
Michael Harris has many dreams to pursue in the new decade -- restart his construction business, reconnect with his five kids, launch an inspirational Youtube channel -- and it all soon may become a reality because he has secured a housing voucher. Published December 23, 2019
The D.C. Council held a hearing Thursday on legislation that would bar employers from discriminating against job seekers who have performed abortions and protect patients seeking abortions from government interference. Published December 19, 2019
Lawmakers on Wednesday discussed two bills that aim to reduce the District's maternal mortality rate by creating training opportunities for community based perinatal health workers and requiring insurance companies to cover postpartum health care visits, among other services. Published December 18, 2019
