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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Amid uncertainty, D.C. queer organizers plan for Trump administration
More legal resources, access to gender-affirming care, and mental health support are top of mind for the queer community.
A Christmas miracle? Senate approves bill to transfer RFK stadium land to D.C.
This gives the District an opportunity to build new housing, retail, parks — and possibly a new stadium for the Commanders.
Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country
Black men in their mid-fifties to mid-seventies accounted for nearly 38% of the city’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population.
It looked like D.C. was about to get RFK stadium. Then Elon Musk started tweeting
D.C.’s longstanding request to control and redevelop the 190-acre RFK site is now unclear, at best.
D.C. Council recommends expelling Trayon White
The actual vote on White's possible expulsion is expected for late February.
Everything you need to know about D.C.’s school lottery
The lottery opens this year on Dec. 16. Before you apply, here are some things you should know.
'I see nothing but promise in Ward 8:' Restaurant owners bring new eateries to Anacostia
A plant shop, museum, and barbecue spot are among the latest sit-down restaurants and cafes in the neighborhood.
Worried about your immigration status amid Trump’s ‘mass deportation’ agenda?
Experts say preparation – not panic – is your friend. Here are some local resources for immigrants and their families.
42,000 D.C. homes have lead pipes. Can the city replace them in ten years?
Children and infants are most at risk of lead exposure and advocates say D.C.'s poorest neighborhoods face disproportionate risk.
Photos: D.C.'s go-go museum debuts in Anacostia
The museum is set to open to the public in early 2025.
Last-minute lottery creates 'hot mess' for first-time D.C. homebuyers
Last-minute changes from the city confused first-time homebuyers who were expecting to qualify for assistance. Now, many of them are out of luck.
Everything you need to know about D.C. home rule
The city’s power over its own affairs is imperiled by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s what you should know about the parameters of local control in D.C.