THE DISTRICT

Study finds disparity in D.C. contracts awarded to minority-owned businesses

While D.C. awards billions of dollars in contracts to businesses owned by women and people of color, researchers found that most of that money was unevenly concentrated.

By Michael Brice-SaddlerApril 21, 2023

No charges to be filed against D.C. officer in 2022 fatal shooting of woman

Federal prosecutors found "insufficient evidence" to file charges against a D.C. police officer in the 2022 fatal shooting of Erica Graham.

By Keith L. AlexanderApril 21, 2023

Off-duty D.C. police sergeant killed in motorcycle crash

Police said Sgt. Jin Park was heading home from an overnight shift when the crash occurred.

By Peter HermannApril 21, 2023

Prosecutors say no charges against man who stabbed suspected carjacker

The suspected carjacker, 29-year-old Devon Jones, died shortly after being stabbed and crashing the stolen vehicle.

By Peter HermannApril 20, 2023

A stunning gem, to honor a slain geologist, unveiled at Smithsonian

Discoverer of a beautiful green mineral was killed by bandits in Africa fourteen years ago.

By Michael E. RuaneApril 20, 2023

With market in flux, a real bargain remains hard to find

Housing market in flux

By Hope Hodge SeckApril 20, 2023

D.C. to revise bike lane project on busy Connecticut Avenue NW

Critics cite concerns about fewer vehicle lanes and on-street parking options while supporters say a proposed bike lane would provide a safer route for cyclists.

By Luz LazoApril 20, 2023

House votes to block D.C. policing bill despite Biden veto threat

While the disapproval resolution of D.C.'s police reform legislation passed the GOP-controlled House, its path through the Senate is uncertain.

By Meagan FlynnApril 19, 2023

D.C. officials hope new USC campus can aid in downtown’s comeback

Students at the University of Southern California have shown they are willing to travel to D.C. in the spirit of in-person learning.

By Michael Brice-SaddlerApril 19, 2023

D.C. police staffing reaches half-century low as homicides rise

Officers are leaving faster than they can be replaced, forcing the department to spend millions on overtime, the police chief said.

By Peter HermannApril 18, 2023

Toddler slips past fence and onto White House grounds

The child was visiting D.C. with his parents from Canada.

By Omari DanielsApril 18, 2023

House set to vote on measure to block D.C. police accountability bill

President Biden has already said he will veto the latest D.C. disapproval resolution if it passes Congress.

By Meagan FlynnApril 16, 2023

Protesters gather at Supreme Court to blast judge’s abortion pill ruling

Hundreds of protesters gather at the Supreme Court to urge justices to overturn a Texas judge's ruling that threatens access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

By Salvador RizzoApril 15, 2023

D.C. Metro shooting suspect exaggerating mental issues, psychologist says

A D.C. psychologist wrote that the suspect was “feigning a disorder” and presented “intentional or grossly exaggerated symptoms," a prosecutor alleged.

By Keith L. AlexanderApril 14, 2023

Suspected carjacker gets stabbed, crashes stolen car and dies, D.C. police say

Police said the person who was carjacked was not harmed. They said the person who stabbed the suspected carjacker fled and has not been located.

By Peter HermannApril 14, 2023

D.C. mayor’s budget scales down road safety, cuts Circulator routes

The D.C. mayor’s plan to use revenue from traffic cameras to balance the city’s budget has angered some residents and elected leaders.

By Luz LazoApril 14, 2023

D.C. faces big challenges as remote work demand persists, poll finds

The results illustrate the sea change in remote work habits as local leaders aim to boost activity in commercial corridors.

By Michael Brice-Saddler, Scott Clement and Emily GuskinApril 14, 2023

D.C.’s 14th Street Bridge in line for $72 million makeover

The District Department of Transportation said the $90 million project is needed to address “urgent safety and state of good repair concerns.”

By Michael LarisApril 13, 2023

D.C. man slain after funeral was carrying things to hearse, uncle says

Terrell Coghill died near the entrance of Stewart Funeral Home in Northeast Washington after a shooting that also injured three others, authorities said.

By Peter HermannApril 13, 2023

Juul to pay D.C. $15 million in settlement for marketing products to teens

The District joined several other states in the $462 million settlement agreement with the e-cigarette company.

By Michael Brice-SaddlerApril 12, 2023