McDuffie Concedes in Mayor's Race
Democratic socialist JLG is all but guaranteed to be the next D.C. mayor.
Emma UberJun 18, 2026
Emma Uber
General Assignment Reporter
Emma Uber is a reporter at City Cast DC, where she covers local news and writes DC Dispatch — a weekly newsletter about the scandals, disputes and delights of life in D.C. Before joining City Cast DC, Emma covered D.C. police and local public safety issues at The Washington Post. Emma lives in West End, but makes the 2-mile walk at least once a week to Adams Morgan to enjoy her favorite coffee in the city: an iced hazelnut latte from Soleluna.
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Emma UberJun 18, 2026
NOTUS Scraps ‘The Star’ Rebrand, Ends Trademark Dispute
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Emma UberJun 18, 2026
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Emma UberJun 17, 2026
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Emma UberJun 16, 2026
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Emma UberJun 16, 2026
Trump Name Removed from Kennedy Center
A federal judge last month ordered President Trump's name removed from the venue's facade.
Emma UberJun 12, 2026
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Emma UberJun 10, 2026
Man Who Plotted with Au Pair to Kill Wife, Stranger Sentenced to Life in Prison
Brendan Banfield was found guilty earlier this year of plotting with the family’s au pair to stab his wife and shoot a stranger he’d planned to frame for murder.
Emma UberJun 5, 2026
News Site NOTUS Blocked from Rebranding as The Star for Now
NOTUS was sued by the owner of The Washington Star for trademark infringement.
Emma UberJun 2, 2026
Trump’s Name Must be Removed from Kennedy Center, Judge Orders
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Emma UberMay 29, 2026
The Washington Star Is Suing The Star In a Very Confusing Media Battle
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Emma UberMay 28, 2026
As D.C. Weighs Budget Cuts, Families Fear Loss of Youth Mental Health Support
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Emma UberMay 27, 2026