Ally Schweitzer covers economic policy, housing, labor, and business matters for WAMU and DCist.
Sep 13, 2022
The D.C. Housing Authority Pays Top Dollar To Landlords In Wealthy Areas. Some Say That’s Bad Policy.
The D.C. Housing Authority pays rent on behalf of thousands of low-income residents. But some say landlords are cashing in on the subsidies.
Rising rents are spurring tenants to demand action from elected officials in Montgomery County, a wealthy suburb of D.C.
Aug 15, 2022
Maryland Elections Board Takes Emergency Legal Action Seeking To Prevent Delays In Voting Results
Prompted by delays in certifying primary results, the board is seeking approval to count mail-in ballots ahead of Election Day.
The Montgomery County Council results point to a diverse and majority-female legislature in Maryland’s largest county.
Aug 08, 2022
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Wins Nomination By 42 Votes; Blair Calls For Recount
Elrich narrowly won the primary against his two-time rival David Blair, according to unofficial results. Blair plans to challenge.
Jul 27, 2022
Rents Expected To Rise In Montgomery County After Lawmakers Delay Vote On Rent Control Bill
A proposal to cap rent increases in Montgomery County is now on ice until at least September. Some tenants say they’re facing large increases that take effect earlier than that.
Jul 25, 2022
With Winners Possibly Weeks Away, Here’s Who’s Ahead In Montgomery County Primary Races
Incumbent Executive Marc Elrich maintains a paper-thin lead over wealthy political newcomer David Blair.
Jul 18, 2022
‘It’s Not Good To Be A Renter These Days’: Rents Are Climbing In The D.C. Area, With No Relief In Sight
Some landlords are hiking rent by $1,000 a month or more, shocking tenants who relied on COVID rent deals.
Tasharn Richardson always wanted to buy a house for her family. But the home she purchased last year has proven to be disastrous, she says.
Police shot and killed Ryan LeRoux outside a McDonald’s in Gaithersburg in July 2021. The man’s parents have filed a civil suit in federal court.