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Kids should be receiving their full child support benefits, advocates say. Right now, they're not.

The democratic socialist won with 52% of the vote after four rounds of tabulation under ranked-choice voting.

Amid the Trump administration's Freedom 250 programming, the celebration of emancipation feels especially loaded.

She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins.

Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC tells us her favorite spots to get this celebrated West African dish.

The former councilmember will serve out the remainder of Kenyan McDuffie’s term, which ends in January.

He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.

Progressive candidates had a strong showing in a historic election for D.C.

Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.

This week features festivals, community cleanups, political education sessions, and more ways to plug into local movements.

Amid an upsurge in immigration enforcement, many are hesitant to head to the polls.

Under my administration, economic growth will be inclusive across all communities, connected to our residents in need, and fiscally disciplined.

As mayor, I’ll implement a comprehensive, 10-point plan to lower the cost of our energy bills.

Candidates have largely embraced the use of artificial intelligence, which is unregulated in local political campaigns

With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.

Meet the “Swiss Army knife of trail maintenance crews.” 

City-run parks can’t replace the history and culture of spaces like Freedom Plaza, people who grew up in the local skate scene say.

From nature and music to Pride events, and a whole lot in between, kick off the summer in community at one of these fun local gatherings.

And other ways to get involved — like shaping the future of a new trail, learning about the history of Pride, and voting in the primary election!

It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.