The White House and Congress are angling for District government control.
Wash staff
World Pride planning kicks off for 2025
World Pride in 2025 will feature international versions of events familiar to attendants of annual Pride celebrations.
Dupont Circle
Samantha Eley
More open pedestrian spaces are coming to DC’s busiest areas
This blocked off U-Turn south of Dupont Circle is part of an effort to bring more safe, open spaces to busy areas of D.C.
D.C. voters to decide how to compensate tipped workers
D.C. voters have a second opportunity to vote on how to compensate tipped workers this election day. If passed, Initiative 82 would steadily increase the minimum wage of service workers to match that of non-tipped...
Sports betting grows into neighborhoods
Washington, D.C. bars are hoping the draw of sports betting will help revive the city's shrinking club scene
Location of new Amazon grocery store raises questions
A new Amazon grocery store is coming to Dupont Circle, despite historic need in low income areas.
Scooterist struck, injured in Central Business District
The accident comes during the tail end of the deadliest year in traffic fatalities in the district in nearly a decade.
McKenzie Beard
One smile at a time: Dupont crossing guard spotlights more than just school route safety
Thomas Tate has been brightening people’s days at the corner of New Hampshire and R Street for nearly 15 years.
Heidi Kirk
With thefts on the rise, Dupont Circle residents brace for the holiday season
The Wash spoke to community members about safeguarding themselves from porch pirates and the problem often overlooked at the heart of the issue.
Redistricting heats up along U Street
Debates intensified over a relatively small redistricting proposal, at times becoming muddled, confusing, and downright offensive.
Alec D'Angelo
‘Kids are being hit by cars.’ Dupont Circle residents enraged about street safety as accidents reach new records.
After several traffic accidents across the city involving children, Dupont Circle residents are calling for drastic changes to improve street safety in their community.
