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National Harbor curfew issued for minors as D.C. region sets coronavirus record for 17th day
Prince George’s officials say large groups of young people are gathering in the area, including at hotels.
  • Nov 20, 2020
After excess police overtime topped $40 million, D.C. Council moves to increase oversight
Tussle over overtime costs is latest example of local lawmakers at odds with D.C. police.
  • Nov 17, 2020
Charges from Saturday’s pro-Trump protests and counterprotests include gun charges, inciting riots, destruction of property
Georgia couple accused of bringing multiple firearms to the city, court papers say.
  • Nov 16, 2020
Can the far left win in D.C. politics? After Ed Lazere’s loss, activists look to 2022.
Left-wing groups coalesced behind Lazere’s unsuccessful bid for an at-large D.C. Council seat.
  • Nov 6, 2020
How Christina Henderson won a D.C. Council seat: Outreach to women, moderate police views and a positive campaign
Henderson (I) prevailed in a 23-candidate field, including three men who had run previous citywide campaigns.
  • Nov 4, 2020
Christina Henderson declares victory in race for open at-large D.C. Council seat
Former aide to Council member David Grosso will take his seat; Robert White wins second term.
  • Nov 4, 2020
A man tied to white supremacists is running for office in a Black D.C. neighborhood
Isaac Smith says he left the alt-right and wants to help Anacostia. Many Black residents don’t buy it.
  • Oct 31, 2020
As D.C. voters headed to the polls, Viola Hubbard was there to help. Despite the risk of covid-19.
Hubbard, 72, is one of many longtime poll workers determined to show up for this pandemic-altered election.
  • Oct 27, 2020
Black moderates fear losing power in D.C. with younger, Whiter electorate
The at-large council race has exposed clashing agendas and divisions over which Washingtonians will benefit.
  • Oct 23, 2020
  • Local
After 4 months in office, Pinto faces energized competitors as she competes for a full term
After narrow primary victory, first-time office holder has yet to win over activists.
  • Oct 16, 2020
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