Who’s Voting on June 19?

April 18, 2018

We’ve got news for you. There’s a District of Columbia primary election coming up June 19, which is only two months away, approximately. While campaign observers have been talking about […]

Bowser Tackles State of the Schools


“Education is part of D.C.’s great story,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser during an April 11 conversation with philanthropist David Rubenstein, a discussion she requested they undertake about the state of […]

Infrastructure: A Priority in Mayor’s Budget

April 4, 2018

Last week, Mayor Muriel Bowser presented her Fiscal Year 2019 budget and financial plan for the District. The mayor shared her priorities, aimed at giving “A Fair Shot” to residents across all eight […]

Town Topics March 21, 2018

March 21, 2018

By Peggy Sands and Robert Devaney As Council Chair, Mendelson Looks for Compromise During his years as an at-large member of the District Council, from 1999 to 2012, Phil Mendelson […]

Downtowner DC Feb. 21, 2018

February 21, 2018

Ground Broken for New Frederick Douglass Bridge The groundbreaking for the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge over the Anacostia River — and the reconfiguration of connections to South Capitol Street, […]

Town Topics Feb. 21, 2018


By Peggy Sands and Robert Devaney Deputy Mayor for Education Resigns, Chancellor Follows Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles resigned Feb. 16. Four days later, at close of business on Tuesday, […]

Town Topics Jan. 24, 2018

January 24, 2018

By Peggy Sands and Robert Devaney Food Truck Scrimmage on T.J. St. It starts about 6 a.m. every morning on the corner of Thomas Jefferson and K Streets, across from […]

D.C. Makes Amazon’s HQ2 Shortlist

January 18, 2018

Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated D.C.’s nomination in the field of 20, which includes nearby Montgomery County, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

The Modern: Fulfilling a Vision in Fort Totten

December 20, 2017

When you hear about Fort Totten, the first thing that comes to mind is a Metro stop. However, that limited perception is sure to change in light of recent developments. […]

All About Politics: Doug Jones, Mayor Bowser and Ballou High

December 14, 2017

Should Tuesday, Dec. 12, have been a national day of jubilation? Our columnist looks at the election in Alabama and what comes next, as well as at two issues in the District.