Tenants say power outages, no air conditioning, spoiled food, and trouble breathing create discomfort and helplessness — year after year.

Prince George’s County is retooling its land use regulations for the Purple Line, and renters in Langley Park are worried the changes will displace them.

The lawsuit alleges that tenants, most of them immigrants from Central America, pay market rate to live in a building infested with mold and pests.

Tenants at two buildings in Langley Park, Maryland, have complained about poor living conditions for years. Could the pandemic lead to real change at the troubled apartments?

In an interesting article highlighting the power of blogs and internet forums in promoting democratic discourse, the Examiner today reports on a heated debate that has developed on D.C. Watch’s bi-weekly online newsletter concerning a new $400 million, 250-bed hospital being planned for Southeast. Gary Imhoff, longtime city activist and the newsletter’s publisher, recognized the importance of new forums in allowing residents access to large audiences, stating, “There are few places where someone who…

Good morning, D.C. This lovely shot of three converging bridges was posted to DCist Photos by Flickr user commonroman. As you can see, these bridges are in considerably better shape than the Eastern Avenue Bridge. Yesterday morning it was struck by a overly tall backhoe being hauled by a truck. Officials initially warned that repairs would take at least 48 hours, but are now saying the job may be completed more quickly than first…

Any suggestions for good vegetarian eateries in the DC metro area? Well, D.C. isn’t really “known” for its huge all-vegetarian selection, but the last few years have brought a variety of vegetarian eateries to the area, and more importantly a little diversity in vegetarian selections on menus. DCist must point you in the direction of VegDC.com, an online directory of all that is vegetarian in D.C. They provide a comprehensive listing of vegetarian fare at…