Some D.C. and Montgomery County workers will see bigger paychecks starting today: D.C.’s minimum wage increases from $17.95 to $18.40 per hour. Montgomery County’ ...

For America's 250th, Natalie Hopkinson takes readers on a tour of 19 places that embody the legacy of how freedom actually came the the city.

Pepco keeps asking for rate increases, but a lawsuit raises concerns about how it’s spending the extra revenue. Credit: Darrow Montgomery/file This story was supported with funds from Spotlight ...

A year ago Metro radically revamped the local bus system; a new report details what worked, what didn’t, and where it can ...

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Thursday: Cherub Tree Record Release Show at Pie Shop When City Paper covered “bubblegrunge” group Cherub Tree a few years ago, they were still getting their feet wet. Vocalist Brenna Dascoulias and ...

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This Indian Pakistani spot offers just what you want from a neighborhood spot: flavorful food, generous portions, and reasonable prices.

D.C.’s queer party scene has experienced plenty of ups and downs, from William Dorsey Swann’s pioneering drag balls to the ...

A bipartisan bill that would help the American people afford homes, you say? Yes please. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act was created to lower costs, build ne ...

At least 52 people have died in ICE custody since January 20, 2025, according to a Human Rights Watch analysis. “The mortality rate of deaths in ICE custody is at its h ...