The County Council is expected to vote to “clarify” a controversial budget transfer at the center of a lawsuit between the county government and a separate bi-county agency that oversees the region’s ...

A new federal lawsuit challenges warrantless immigration arrests in Maryland and seeks a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s enforcement practices.

Prince George’s County Public Schools are closed Friday following overnight storms that left a large number of buildings without power.

A lieutenant in the Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office was charged in connection with the case of an Annapolis man accused of making homemade explosive devices.

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Finalists in the AAN Awards for 2026 (covering content in 2025) have been announced. Read all about it!

Kenyan McDuffie’s mayoral campaign paid for “research services” from a firm whose vice president sits on the nonprofit’s board.

Former MPD Sgt. Charlotte Djossou talks with City Paper about her affair with Asst. Chief Andre Wright, who was served with a termination notice this week.

As many as 19 officials are facing disciplinary action ranging from suspension to termination.

The sustained findings against at least 15 high-ranking officials come as Republicans in Congress have renewed their focus on crime in D.C.

An 18-year-old was allowed to walk free from a gun charge because a cop failed to show up for court.

A series of recent departures and a yearlong vacancy have effectively halted crucial zoning decisions. Cases have been pushed back to June—at the earliest.

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Pinto’s campaign for congressional delegate has received nearly $170,000 from donors with histories of contributing to Donald Trump and other Republicans.

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Shake off winter, leave your comfort zone, and enjoy the thrill of exploring something new in the local arts scene this season.

A recent eviction case settlement requires the landlord to ask the outlet for a retraction of planned reporting.

Vincent Orange Sr. was in court on Thursday to represent his son, Vincent Orange Jr., on felony charges.

The agency has been without a CEO for 16 months, and its vote also marks a win for the board over Mayor Brandon Johnson, who pushed for the appointment of retired Ald. Walter Burnett.

Two-term Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (JLG) wants D.C. voters to view her as Wonder Woman, able to stand up to a bullying president and preserve the District’s fragile Home Rule, even…

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Closing on Thursday, this exhibition of photos by prisoners at Lorton Reformatory in the 1980s highlights the talent of incarcerated people.

Bryan Betancur Battisti, a self-proclaimed white supremacist and wannabe Proud Boy, has a history of stalking women. He’s facing new charges in Arlington County.

Wright’s wife, MPD Inspector Natasha Wright, was also suspended. A spokesperson declined to provide a reason the two have been suspended.

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Ahead of the D.C. punk band’s new album and Liberation Weekend festival, their scene reacts to legal action by frontwoman Jael Holzman.

Terrance Laney was put on leave after City Paper asked about the potential conflict of interest in his dual roles.

An uncontested order requires recently departed Ekko drummer Miri Tyler to stay away from Holzman for six months. But Tyler denies threatening anyone.

Despite the AG’s lawsuit, another notorious slumlord has reappeared as a representative at a building in Razjooyan’s enterprise.

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Councilmember White is pushing to delay the start of his criminal trial until June after changing attorneys again.

Metropolitan Police Department Officer Christopher Bijan Shahsavar ghosted a man who paid him $2,500 for a gaming console.

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Petuna Cooper alleges in a lawsuit that the agency’s leadership is retaliating against her while an internal memo alleges she has mistreated employees.

Revisit 2025 through City Paper photographer Darrow Montgomery’s lens.

Adofo disagrees with the auditor's findings that as chair of ANC 8C, he spent thousands on professional headshots and other photos for use in his campaign.

Anthony and Candice Shuford spent the government shutdown making their cereal dreams a reality. The soon-to-launch Cinnamon Crankin' Crunch pays tribute to D.C.’s homegrown music.