Bowser’s pick to lead gun violence prevention agency promises better oversight

Kwelli Sneed, nominated to lead ONSE, promised a new approach to the agency’s gun violence prevention program.

By Meagan FlynnDecember 2, 2024

Three years later, more hurdles arise for displaced D.C. condo owners

Most of the Talbert Street homeowners, who bought their condos with city assistance before the building was deemed unlivable, still lack permanent housing.

By Michael Brice-SaddlerNovember 30, 2024

Judge orders ride-hailing company Empower to stop operating in D.C.

The company has been fighting with local officials over registration since its launch.

By Rachel WeinerNovember 27, 2024

D.C. Council clears funds for Nationals Park, Capital One Arena facelifts

The council passed legislation to create a stream of revenue for upgrades and fixes at Nationals Park, and advanced a package of $515 million for a Capital One Arena renovation.

By Meagan FlynnNovember 26, 2024

In D.C., a unique shelter for the homeless will serve couples, families

The Aston, which was student housing, is now D.C.’s first shelter allowing couples and mixed-gender adult families to stay together.

By Michael Brice-SaddlerNovember 25, 2024

D.C. mayor says her gun violence agency nominee ‘knows government’

Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) also credited Kwelli Sneed with helping to contribute to the 35 percent drop in violent crime D.C. has seen this year.

By Jenny GathrightNovember 22, 2024

D.C. home buyers left stranded and angry by changes in assistance program

A new lottery system caused stress for dozens of first-time home buyers — some of whom were left in the lurch after the city said they were mistakenly excluded.

By Aaron Wiener and Meagan FlynnNovember 22, 2024

A D.C. man’s body was pulled from the Potomac. His family wants answers.

Jafet Casarrubias Peña, 22, never came home after his Saturday shift at Fiola Mare. He was found Sunday morning.

By Tim CarmanNovember 22, 2024

Bowser unveils new housing development in historic Barry Farm

Two buildings will bring 247 new units of housing to the Barry Farm neighborhood, where a promise to revitalize the community is taking shape.

By Michael Brice-SaddlerNovember 21, 2024

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser taps permanent leader for gun violence agency

Bowser tapped Kwelli Sneed, the interim director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE), to permanently take the helm at the agency.

By Meagan Flynn and Jenny GathrightNovember 21, 2024

At annual ceremony, GW Hospital honors survivors of trauma

At “Trauma Survivor’s Day,” patients who suffered some of the most acute injuries shared their stories and thanked medical staff. 

By Clarence WilliamsNovember 20, 2024

D.C. AG accuses company EarnIn of misleading ads, unlawful loans

EarnIn, a popular “earned wage access” company being represented by former D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine, denies the city’s allegations.

By Michael Brice-SaddlerNovember 19, 2024

Bill to give D.C. control over RFK site passes key milestone in Senate

The full Senate now stands in the middle of the Washington Commanders’ stadium search, which has become a regional competition between D.C. and Maryland.

By Sam Fortier, Erin Cox and Meagan FlynnNovember 19, 2024

She bought a tourniquet just in case. She used it on a D.C. street.

Ronita Oxley is recognized by the D.C. Council after she helped two teen boys who were victims of gun violence in September.

By Meagan FlynnNovember 19, 2024

Amtrak gets hundreds of millions for D.C. and Md. as Biden leaves

The money will cover only a small part of Union Station’s $10 billion redesign plan.

By Rachel Weiner and Ian DuncanNovember 15, 2024

In Northeast D.C., a rancorous post-election fight erupts — over bike lanes

On the night after the 2024 election, residents of D.C.’s Michigan Park neighborhood focused their anger on plans to revamp local roads.

By Rachel WeinerNovember 15, 2024

Grab a tissue: This D.C. group is making crying in public a ‘vibe’

Some came to the Cry n’ Vibe event prepared with tissues, some dropped by after work, in search of catharsis. Others were still processing after the election.

By Meagan FlynnNovember 14, 2024

Former Georgetown church transformed into multilevel condos

Buying New | Two units available in renovated 1909 building

By Barbara RubenNovember 13, 2024

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser asks to meet with Trump over policy priorities

With its lack of statehood and congressional oversight over its affairs, D.C. is uniquely vulnerable to interference from the federal government.

By Jenny GathrightNovember 12, 2024

Women’s March in D.C. targets not Trump but Project 2025 authors

The gathering of several hundred felt more like a street party than a political protest.

By Joe HeimNovember 9, 2024