A majority of the D.C. Council has already said it opposes putting a new football stadium on the 190-acre site on the east end of Capitol Hill.
Where can I vote? Is it too late to use my mail ballot? What seats are open? We answer these questions — and more.
Thirty-nine early voting centers around D.C. will be open from June 10-19. Voters can still return their mail ballots at drop boxes or through USPS.
Jun 02, 2022
With Voting Underway, D.C. Mayoral Candidates Tussle Over Crime And Housing In TV Debate
The three mayoral contenders sparred over how best to fight crime and build more affordable housing, but also shared personal regrets from their careers.
Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie also said the D.C. Council should clarify the law spelling out who can run for attorney general.
Lawyers say that Kenyan McDuffie, who has served on the D.C. Council for a decade, regularly used his legal skills in writing and passing legislation and should be allowed to run for attorney general.
Apr 12, 2022
D.C.’s Domestic Violence Services Organizations Say They Face Budget Shortfalls Amid Skyrocketing Need
The pandemic’s increase in domestic violence paired with longstanding underfunding means they’re unable to do their work effectively.
Mar 31, 2022
Marijuana Gifters Face Closure Under D.C. Council Bill, But Getting Medical Weed Would Be Easier
An emergency bill from the D.C. Council’s chairman could snuff out the growing number of stores and services that offer “gifts” of marijuana, serving as a shadow market for recreational weed.
Mar 21, 2022
Bowser Uses Budget To Reverse D.C. Council On Police In Schools, Child Welfare Watchdog
The D.C. Council voted last year to gradually pull police out of schools, but the mayor’s proposed budget would reverse that.
