‘It's time': DC police chief Pamela Smith to step down

Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela A. Smith is stepping down after two years, according to an announcement from D.C.
CNN

Bowser says federal police surge has reduced crime in DC, but ‘north star’ is protecting city’s autonomy

The surge in federal law enforcement in Washington, DC, has “enhanced” the capacity of local police officers and led to fewer crimes, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said this week while adding that it had ...

Washington's dynamic theater scene provides a powerful economic engine for local business, report shows

Greater Washington theater goers have long known that the region has one of the most active theater scenes in the country. Now, thanks to a new report by local theater advocacy group Theatre ...
Goodnet

A Book Vending Machine is Bringing Literary Voices to Washington DC

The Book Vending Machine Features Local Authors The idea of a vending machine for books came to Washington DC author Lauren Woods after she saw something similar in Europe. But unlike the European ...
USA Today

Trump orders National Guard into Washington and takes over DC police

Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, DC, and said the federal government will take over the local police department. The president said he will deploy National Guard troops to fight ...