The Ward 6 council member promised to clean up government, cut juvenile crime in half, improve access to education, and create a "next-generation public transit system."

The bill would allow D.C. residents to opt against having smart meters installed in their homes, which critics say pose health and safety risks.

It took close to two months to install the scaffolding that now surrounds the Washington Monument, and we've got a time lapse video of the whole process.

Under the measure, possession of small amounts of marijuana would be treated as a civil offense punishable by a small fine.

D.C. People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye joins Kojo and Tom Sherwood in the studio.

Though D.C. has made substantial progress in expanding the number and type of bike lanes around town, cycling advocates say that improvements are needed to keep cyclists safe.

If you've never been the top of the Washington Monument, this video will give you a good idea of just how good the views are from 555 feet up.

The work, which would largely be paid for by residential and commercial customers, would cut down on power outages after severe storms. 

One D.C. legislator says that she's looking to introduce a bill that would increase the number of places where smoking would be prohibited.

D.C. and federal officials are studying whether or not to amend the legislation that restricts the height limit of buildings in the District.