Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) jumped into the fray between the D.C. Taxicab Commission and Uber, defending the upscale livery service as a "convenient, dependable" transportation alternative. more ›

Mayor Vince Gray has responded to the letter that 80 Congressional Republicans (and yes, two Democrats) sent him earlier this week, demanding that he "immediately" and "faithfully" ensure that the District of Columbia doesn't spend any more of its money on "public funding for the destruction of innocent human life" and provide Congress with information about abortion spending. So how did Gray respond to the condescending request? Perhaps he used the opportunity to fan the flames of voting rights discontent and, as one DCist commenter suggested, simply "fax back a copy of his ass"? Nah, Gray used it as a chance to take a potshot at former mayor Adrian Fenty's administration. more ›

You think the District's the only place where people with connections (allegedly) proposition the guy in charge for a high-paying job? Think again. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was fielding these kind of requests back in the 1860s, guys. more ›

Yesterday, The National Review got its hands on a bicameral letter sent to Mayor Vince Gray by Republicans regarding abortion in the District. And yes, it's just as preachy, condescending and arrogant as you're probably imagining. more ›

At-large D.C. Council member Phil Mendelson today sent a letter to acting U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips urging him to "please reconsider and proceed to trial" with Robert Hannah, the man accused in the beating death of Tony Hunter. Hannah has reportedly been in talks to reach a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office. more ›

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