If the bill passes, it will also raise the current tax on paper bags from five to ten cents.
Retail thefts hit four-year high in Georgetown
Independent businesses and a community of block captains are staying vigilant.
GoGo advocates and city officials celebrate nation’s first GoGo museum
First of its kind, The GoGo Museum & Cafe opened its doors at a soft launch party celebrating the history and preservation of GoGo Music and culture.
Finding Solace in Nature: D.C. Area Parks Serve as Retreats for Reflection, Community, Resilience
Park visitors say these green spaces provide a much-needed refuge, fostering personal reflection, community bonding, and mental resilience.
Inside DMV Nightlife: The highs, lows, and unseen challenges
The D.C. area's nightlife scene is adapting to post-pandemic shifts and changing social dynamics. Industry professionals say their challenge lies in finding the balance between maintaining a safe, celebratory...
Complex political identity: Diverse drivers behind Arab American support for Trump in the DMV
Arab Americans in the Washington area who voted for Donald Trump share diverse reasons for that support: from family values to foreign policy to economic relief.
After Kamala Harris lost the election, some voters lost their appetite
Voters grieving Kamala Harris’s election loss are having a hard time keeping an appetite. Dietitians say that's normal.
Latest shooting in NoMa sparks backlash
Despite an increase in police presence on M Street NE, shootings continue to happen. Renters say they are fed up.
DC passes Initiative 83 bringing ranked choice voting and semi-open primaries to the District
The $1.2 million campaign received resounding support from voters, but two lawsuits lie ahead.
Arab American voters shift to Trump in Michigan, citing peace promises and opposition to Middle East conflicts
President-Elect Donald Trump thanked Arab and Muslim voters in his victory speech to supporters. There was a reason for that.
Downtown D.C. businesses remain boarded up following election
Businesses remain fearful until Inauguration Day, windows will stay covered and customers are sparse.
Is the dream dead? The uncertain fate of DACA and what it means for dreamers
Election rhetoric and unclear court mandates leave some Dreamers worried about the future.
Mixed reactions to Trayon White’s re-election in Ward 8 as DC investigates potential ethics violations
Indicted D.C. council member wins big. Now what?
Economic concerns and social values shape Fairfax county’s 2024 election
With over a million residents and a traditionally high voter turnout, the county is critical in deciding the state’s 13 electoral votes.
Voters weigh in on election process
Editor's note: American University students talked with East Coast voters to flush out what they thought was important about election day.
Election night: Hope is in the air as Kamala Harris’ election watch party continues at Howard University
Some women voters for Kamala Harris say they are much calmer this election season.