New legislation would open up possibility of Washington Commanders move to DC
Now that the Washington Commanders' ownership has changed hands, a new, huge question emerges: Where will the team play their home games after their lease ends at FedEx Field? After years of wrangling, it appears D.C. is poised to be part of the conversation.
Dave Thomas Circle redesign project begins in DC with demolition of Wendy's restaurant
The long-awaited redesign of 'Dave Thomas Circle,' one of the District's most notorious intersections, began Wednesday.
1-on-1 with DC’s next police chief Pamela Smith
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday named Pamela Smith as the new chief of the city's police department, making her the first Black woman to lead the law enforcement agency.
New DC chief of police announced
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser nominated Pamela A. Smith to become D.C.’s next chief of police on Monday.
DC Mayor Bowser, city leaders focus on safety as violent crime numbers rise
Mayor Bowser responds after D.C. Council Chair claims, “You can get away with murder in this city."
DC Council introduces bill to re-examine Falcicchio sexual harassment complaints
The D.C. Council will consider additional legislation next week connected to former D.C. Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff John Falcicchio.
Mayor Bowser speaks after deadly holiday weekend in DC: 'Too many guns and too many violent people'
The 4th of July was marred by a rash of crimes across D.C. As fireworks rang out in the nation's capital, so did gunfire.
DC Council files bill to change how sexual harassment allegations are investigated following Falcicchio report
Some movement came from the D.C. Council Wednesday to change executive branch policies regarding sexual harassment allegations.
DC Council reviews Bowser's plan to address crime in the District
As violent crime is up in D.C. compared to this time last year, the D.C. Council is currently reviewing Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposed solution to address the pressing issue.
DC Mayor Bowser calls on families and community members to help "our young people have a safe summer"
Mayor Bowser and District officials discuss the end of the school year and transition into summer with the help of ‘Stomp Rockets’ from the Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Boost: Rocket Camp.
Former DC Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio sexually harassed employee, report finds
A report released over the weekend concluded that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s former Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio did sexually harass a city employee.
Bowser to hear from residents on priorities for next DC Chief of Police
The Bowser Administration is holding a virtual townhall Thursday evening to hear from D.C. residents what they think the priorities should be for the next D.C. Chief of Police.
Violent crime in DC continues to impact youth
The horrific shooting of an innocent 10-year-old and the shock of a student being targeted on school grounds happened during a busy week surrounding public safety in the District.
Mayor Bowser proposes 'Safer, Stronger DC' bill to enhance public safety
Mayor Bowser proposed a slew of legislative changes Monday in an effort to close the “gaps" in the system to better address D.C. crime.
DC's spray parks to open early this summer
Some of D.C.'s spray parks will open early on May 15 as temperatures start to rise.
Mayor Bowser, City Council leaders battle over Downtown D.C.'s Future
Mayor Bowser called out D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen for taking-up a measure that would pull funding from the “K Street Transitway" project to pay for free bus fares.
DC mayor, police reveal summer crime strategy
D.C. leaders gathered Thursday to announce the city’s summer crime initiative and make a few remarks on the police chief, who recently announced he is retiring in June. However, the news conference turned a bit chaotic.
Contee: Serving as DC's police chief has been "my highest honor"
A day after announcing his upcoming departure from the D.C. Police Department, Chief Robert Contee addressed the media Thursday. Contee, who has led the force for almost two years, will step aside in June to become the assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
DC mayor, police chief to testify before House committee on crime increase
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to testify on Capitol Hill next month about the rise in crime in the city.
DC mayor's racial equity plan violates Constitution, lawyer warns
Washington, D.C. may soon find itself as a defendant in a courtroom if it pushes ahead with a racial equity plan that, critics argue, is unconstitutional.