Union Station in D.C.: The ultimate guide

Where to eat, where to shop, and what to know about the history behind it all

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Virginia latest place to make single family zoning ban a political fight

A bill to allow duplexes statewide shows housing policy fights carry more weight as suburbs shift and housing crisis worsens.

A quick guide to electric scooters, bikes, and mopeds in D.C.

Getting around the nation’s capital on two wheels is easier than ever.

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New digital trail highlights D.C.’s African-American civil rights history

The project has 100 sites, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Library and Barry Farm

Two-year reconstruction of Oregon Avenue NW will launch soon

The project is expected to cost around $23 million.

Popular listing services agree to combat online housing discrimination in D.C.

Apartments.com and Zillow aim to help protect Section 8 participants.

Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run on H Street NE

In fleeing, the striking driver hit a D.C. Circulator bus and a parked car.

New D.C. bill would induce reckless drivers to take remedial driving courses

After a certain number of high-risk violations, their vehicles would be impounded.

City fast-tracks $47M housing contract with limited public input

Well-connected developers are set to receive funds for providing affordable units.

Designated curbside space for deliveries and taxis reduces double parking and U-turns: study

Such incidents fell 64 percent near special zones during a recent D.C. pilot program.

Metro finishes $176M escalator replacement project after eight years

Outdoor canopies are still planned for some station entrances.

D.C. empowers bike lane enforcement officers to issue photo tickets to drivers

The city is also deploying 26 new officers to keep bike lanes clear of cars.

D.C. offers new financial assistance for replacing lead pipes

Residents can apply to recover at least 50 percent of their costs.

D.C. could extend rent control through 2030

New legislation would ensure the program doesn’t lapse at the end of next year.

What to know for the Washington Nationals victory parade Saturday

They won the fight! Now it’s time to party

Arlington Memorial Bridge closure postponed until mid-November

People won’t be able to use the bridge for an entire weekend.

Officials to present design concepts for Georgetown C&O Canal rehabilitation

A public meeting on a required environmental review is set for November 7.

Voting by mail could come to D.C. under new bill

The District would join other U.S. jurisdictions in permitting the practice

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25 endangered cultural sites added to 2020 World Monuments Watch list

The World Monument Fund has flagged 25 monuments, buildings, and communities worldwide that "marry great historical significance with contemporary social impact."

New downtown foundation to support work on parks, homelessness, and events

The foundation is backed by a variety of local businesses.

Logan Circle condo with two terraces and two parking spots asks $785K

The home is in walking distance of various restaurants and Metro stations.

National Park Service scraps proposal to charge fees for D.C. protests

The rules would have increased barriers to demonstrating along the National Mall.

Long-running High Heel Race returns to Dupont Circle tomorrow

The beloved drag race will close 17th Street NW to cars for several hours.

What to know for World Series-related street closures near Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals come home Friday for the third game of the series.