D.C. man sentenced to 18 years for 2020 fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend
Carson Posey pleaded guilty to the April 15, 2020, fatal shooting of Shantal Hill. In D.C. Superior Court on Friday, a judge sentenced Posey to 18 years.
By Keith L. AlexanderRFK Stadium officially set to be demolished
The National Park Service has given the green light for the city to begin deconstructing the vacant stadium.
By Meagan FlynnDistrict woman pleads guilty in fatal stabbing of her father
Brittany Gaylor pleaded guilty in D.C. Superior Court to voluntary manslaughter while armed in the Feb. 10 slaying of her 70-year-old father, James Gaylor.
By Keith L. AlexanderIn year of budget cuts, Mayor Muriel Bowser bets big on downtown D.C.
Bowser says reviving downtown will ultimately pay dividends to all D.C. — returning the city to a period of growth that shaped the early years of her tenure.
By Meagan Flynn and Michael Brice-SaddlerNaylor Court condos meld history and modern aesthetic
Buying New | The Matthew adds nine condos to the Shaw neighborhood
By Barbara RubenD.C. police rejected GWU’s plea to sweep out university protesters
City officials worried about the optics of moving against a small number of peaceful protesters, people familiar with the talks said.
By Peter HermannD.C. says axing Circulator won’t hurt riders much. Some riders disagree.
D.C. plans to eliminate the Circulator bus system in 2025 as part of budget cuts, That could force thousands of regular riders to find a new way to commute.
By Danny NguyenAfter decades of disinvestment, D.C.’s Anacostia welcomes new developments
The MLK Gateway project marks the latest in recent developments that have helped reshape two of Anacostia’s busiest corridors by directing more city resources.
By Michael Brice-SaddlerHundreds of students, advocates converge at GW University to support Gaza
Some called for schools to cut ties with Israel and protect the free speech of pro-Palestinian student organizers. Some chanted for the end of the state of Israel.
By Ellie Silverman, Emily Davies and Justin Wm. MoyerThey 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 SmithD.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 Williams