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Gray wins support, not endorsement, from gay Dems

The Debate Watcher: The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club gave Hizzoner a vote of confidence but not a formal endorsement.

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Candidate Bowser: Good vision but could she deliver?

COLUMN D.C. mayoral challenger Bowser offers the right ideas for city but has a lackluster legislative record.

D.C.’s complexion is changing. Will new mayor reflect that?

D.C.’s complexion is changing. Will new mayor reflect that?

With Democratic primary less than a month off, a bedrock of city politics — black leadership — is put to the test.

Va. Medicaid debate echoes among residents

Some see the medical need and the suspicions of waste at closer range than state legislators.

Gray wins support, not endorsement, from gay Dems

Gray wins support, not endorsement, from gay Dems

The Debate Watcher: The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club gave Hizzoner a vote of confidence but not a formal endorsement.

Connecting experience to vision for D.C. has been a problem for Reta Jo Lewis

Connecting experience to vision for D.C. has been a problem for Reta Jo Lewis

The mayoral candidate has said she would be a “team builder” and make decisions in an “open and transparent manner.”

Carlos Allen’s mayoral run shows penchant for promotion

The 44-year-old Mount Pleasant property manager says he’s “doing something totally different.”

Judge orders D.C. to provide private rooms for homeless families

Judge orders D.C. to provide private rooms for homeless families

Temporary restraining order calls makeshift shelters dangerous for children.

Thompson said to be in plea talks over ‘shadow’ campaign

Thompson said to be in plea talks over ‘shadow’ campaign

The negotiations could affect the District’s Democratic mayoral primary, just three weeks away.

Work to start this year on burying key D.C. power lines

Work to start this year on burying key D.C. power lines

A newly signed bill authorizing the $1 billion project resulted from the destructive 2012 ‘derecho’ storm.

Barry leaves physical rehab center, vows to complete term

Barry leaves physical rehab center, vows to complete term

The former four-term mayor has been in and out of hospitals for much of 2014, battling a spate of infections.

Bowser campaign cancels event hosted by Fenty ally

Bowser campaign cancels event hosted by Fenty ally

Sinclair Skinner, a controversial character in D.C. politics, was set to host a fundraiser Saturday night.

D.C. Council votes to eliminate jail time for marijuana

D.C. Council votes to eliminate jail time for marijuana

Possession will be civil fine of $25, akin to a parking ticket. Smoking in public still a misdemeanor.

Loudoun’s Delgaudio fights back against ‘hate group’ designation

Delgaudio’s attorney asks Loudoun court to issue a subpoena against the civil rights group.

Five things you don’t know about Muriel Bowser

Five things you don’t know about Muriel Bowser

The Ward 4 D.C. Council member is pledging to deliver a ‘fresh start’ in the mayor’s office.

D.C. set to loosen marijuana laws

D.C. set to loosen marijuana laws

It is unclear how federal law enforcement agencies in the city will respond.

Bowser aims to rise above competition in D.C. mayor race

Bowser aims to rise above competition in D.C. mayor race

41-year-old D.C. Council member says she’ll give the city a ‘fresh start’ after three years of scandal.

Five things you don’t know about Vincent Orange

Among them, Orange is the ninth of ten children, and the youngest boy.

D.C. mayor attends fundraiser at home $36K in tax arrears

Home of incarcerated real-estate mogul became site of flare-up in NIMBY battle.

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Let’s get serious

Let’s get serious

The D.C. mayoral race needs pruning.

Ethics charges refocus administrative judges’ feud

Ethics charges refocus administrative judges’ feud

The chief D.C. administrative law judge fights for her job, her reputation and, perhaps, even her law license.

Evans slams Bowser in her own backyard

To pitch his economic development plan, Jack Evans visited a Ward 4 retail corridor.

She had a D.C. driver’s license. The TSA said it wasn’t valid ID to board a plane.

She had a D.C. driver’s license. The TSA said it wasn’t valid ID to board a plane.

A D.C. teacher says she was stopped at Phoenix airport, and asked for passport.

D.C. attorney general race won’t be on April ballots

Appeals court says it won’t intervene with a lower court.

Advocates press for marijuana measure on D.C. ballot

Advocates press for marijuana measure on D.C. ballot

Board of Elections could decide within a week if measure could be petitioned to November election.

Wells calls for resignations of deputy mayor, fire chief

Council’s public safety chairman says he’s lost confidence in Paul Quander, Kenneth Ellerbe after latest lapse.

D.C. mayor backs off homeless bill

D.C. mayor backs off homeless bill

Vincent Gray says smaller number sleeping at recreation centers has diminished urgency for plan.

Judge’s ruling complicates how D.C. deals with homeless

Judge’s ruling complicates how D.C. deals with homeless

Officials violated a city law designed to protect children by forcing families to sleep in rec centers as a last resort.

The Gray record: Economic development

The Gray record: Economic development

Not everyone credits D.C. mayor for city’s boom, and results are not in yet for efforts across the Anacostia River.

In D.C. mayor’s race, Bowser’s flier causes stir

In D.C. mayor’s race, Bowser’s flier causes stir

Bowser’s team never sought permission to use photo of her with day-care kids, nonprofit CEO says.

D.C. judge accused of ethical lapses says she’s the victim

Mary Oates Walker challenges the legal basis for the charges, says workers begrudge her reform efforts.