Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
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Which D.C. blocks bake the hottest? City officials are creating a new map to find out
The results will identify the most at-risk communities and shape how the city prepares for longer, hotter summers.
Opinion: Jeanine Pirro is wrong about D.C.'s 'second-look' laws
Giving incarcerated people hope for a possible return is valuable not just for them, but for their families and communities.
Washington Spirit games provide a field for Trump resistance
Women's soccer fans have taken to the stands with banners, flags, and pro-D.C. chants.
Occupation Safety: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Brush up on your skills or head to a march in Malcolm X Park.
Opinion: A joint letter from ANCs opposing President Trump’s takeover of D.C.
President Trump claims he is working to improve public safety. In reality, it’s nothing more than a power grab.
As ICE increases presence in D.C., immigrants say they’re scared of calling local police
D.C.'s status as a sanctuary city has faced federal and local challenges.
This week in the D.C. takeover: Bowser plays nice
Also: The National Guard goes on trash duty, and Sandwich Guy gets a win.
With cellphone cameras and tip lines, D.C. residents find small ways to fight ICE
How neighbors and school communities are organizing against the immigration crackdown.
Testing, truancy, and a takeover: What's weighing on D.C. teachers as school begins
Educators say burnout, testing, and resource gaps are persistent challenges — and now federal police are adding new fears to their communities.
Opinion: Federal actions are pushing D.C. Jail to the breaking point
The need for a new, humane facility has been clear for at least fifteen years. And yet D.C. now has no solid plans to replace the D.C. Jail.
