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.

Supporters of a higher minimum wage for big box employees in the District rallied in front of the Wilson Building today, asking retailers to share the wealth.

D.C. Council Member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) and Arlington County Board Chairman Walter Tejada (D) join Kojo and Tom Sherwood in the studio.

D.C. officials sketched out the route of a new M Street bicycle lane on Monday, which would feature many improvements over existing designs, including a greater buffer against automobile traffic.

The D.C. ethics board has admonished a legislator for interfering with health officials who were trying to close a business that was infested with rats.

D.C. Taxi Commissioner Ron Linton and Nicholaus Kipke, the new minority leader of the Maryland House of Delegates, join us in studio.