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Malcolm X Park Closure Sparks Community Outcry
Most of Malcolm X Park is closing until early summer for repairs. Here is everything we know so you can plan your picnic in peace.
In Controversial Move, FBI Sends New Grads to Patrol DC
The McMillan Development Is Finally Here — Will It Live Up To the Hype?
For more than a decade the McMillan filtration site was one of D.C.’s ugliest political battles. Now, the redevelopment is here, but will it live up to everything that it promised?
The Downfall of DC's Compass Coffee
Jeff Bezos Gutted the Washington Post. Now What?
Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Son Also Wanted Her to Retire
Can the Kennedy Center Survive Trump?
3 Big Legislative Priorities To Watch in Virginia in 2026
Trump's Latest DC Takeover Obsession: Golf Courses
DC 2025 Year In Review News Quiz
DC’s 2026 Elections Will Be Insane, Here’s What To Watch
2026 will be D.C.'s wildest election year in decades. Here’s who and what to watch as we inch closer to November.
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