They fled Venezuela — and transformed D.C.’s food delivery scene
A wave of new Venezuelan immigrants have turned to food delivery on mopeds as a way to make a living in the D.C. region.
By María Luisa Paúl and Marisa IatiIn D.C.’s Ward 7, a ‘generational’ race to replace council’s Vince Gray
Redistricting, along with longtime Democratic Council member Vincent C. Gray announcing he would not seek reelection, has transformed the political landscape in Ward 7.
By Michael Brice-Saddler and Meagan FlynnD.C. ‘gifting’ shops undergo mass transition to medical marijuana
Of the more than 200 gray-market marijuana “gifting” shops in D.C., 76 have applied for a medical marijuana license under a new D.C. law.
By Meagan Flynn and Justin Wm. MoyerD.C. Council chair to reject CFO request, undo mayor’s cuts in his budget
Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) plans to undo the mayor’s decision to entirely eliminate the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, among other actions.
By Meagan FlynnSheppie Abramowitz, tenacious advocate for refugees, dies at 88
She opened the International Rescue Committee’s D.C. office and helped shape humanitarian efforts around the world, working on crises from Cambodia to Kosovo.
By Harrison SmithDo you ride the Circulator in D.C.? We want to hear about your experience.
D.C. may end the Circulator bus service next year. We want to know how this would affect you.
By Washington Post staffD.C. residents: How have you tried to stop packages from being stolen?
If you’ve had packages stolen, we’re interested in hearing about any steps you’ve taken to prevent future thefts.
By Washington Post staffSix shot, one fatally, in Northeast D.C. neighborhood with violent past
Two children, 9 and 12, were among the the half-dozen victims hit by a volley of gunfire Wednesday in the city’s Carver-Langston neighborhood.
By Peter Hermann and Clarence WilliamsCirculator bus service could end by March 2025, officials say
The Circulator bus service would need over $100 million to sustain itself next fiscal year.
By Danny NguyenD.C. opioid overdose deaths surge past 500 in worst year on record
The number of opioid deaths in D.C. jumped 12 percent to 518 last year, the fifth consecutive year of increases since fentanyl became the predominant drug in overdoses.
By Jenna PortnoyA foul odor prompts worry among Ivy City residents about toxic chemicals
More testing is planned, but federal and city agencies say results so far show that emissions from a sealant plant pose no immediate health risk to residents.
By Paul Schwartzman1 killed, 5 wounded in Northeast D.C. shooting
The shooting unfolded in the 1100 block of 21st Street NE in the Carver Langston neighborhood just after 6 p.m., according to D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith.
By Clarence WilliamsThe D.C. region needs to build 87 new homes per day. It’s not close.
Most cities and counties in the D.C. area aren’t on track to build the number of homes regional lawmakers say are needed to keep up with population growth.
By Danny NguyenD.C. Public Library’s HR director resigns after ethics probe into doula work
She said she informed the city of her jobs as a doula and as a manager for a Los Angeles-based consulting firm and did the bulk of her work for those employers on nights and weekends.
By Meagan FlynnD.C. vacant-property owner to pay $1.8 million for tax evasion, AG says
The long-vacant property at 1000 C St. NE has been viewed as a nuisance to the surrounding community.
By Michael Brice-SaddlerMan convicted in 2015 revenge killing on D.C. highway
Prosecutors argued Oscar Ramos used a woman’s photo, created a fake Facebook account and tracked Pedro Melendez-Alvarado to avenge his father’s slaying.
By Keith L. AlexanderMan fatally beaten in D.C. alley struggled with disabilities for decades
Loved ones discuss the life of 64-year-old Reggie Brown, killed in D.C. by three young girls, 12 and 13, who will be in juvenile court again on Thursday.
By Keith L. AlexanderCommunity rallies to keep Rosemount Center open in Mount Pleasant
The beloved bilingual pre-school and daycare has been open since 1972 and serves many Latino families. Rosemount may close if it cannot renew its lease.
By Joe HeimLove the Tidal Basin’s cherry blossoms? Thank this guy and his team.
Arborist Matthew Morrison and his Park Service team take care of more than 20,000 trees on the National Mall, including the cherry blossoms.
By Kyle SwensonTwo 14-year-olds killed within 33 hours in separate D.C. shootings
Police said Avion Evans was killed on the platform of the Brookland Metro station and Irving Laboard was killed in broad daylight in Southeast.
By Peter Hermann and Emily Davies