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**FILE** The D.C. Central Detention Facility (CDF) is shown here. A May report released by the Office of the D.C. Auditor, in partnership with the Council for Court Excellence, reveals the rate of in-custody deaths at the D.C. Department of Corrections CDF and Central Treatment Facility during the one-year audit period stood at more than 3.5 times the national average. (Courtesy of dc.gov)

Peace DC’s Path Marred With Questions About Pretrial Detention

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Ravi K. Perry (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Residents Discuss Urban Heat Islands

by James Wright Jr. April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

While D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has not submitted her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, the D.C. Council has a lot to address. As the council works to deliberate on various legislation, the former Ward 8 Council member Trayon White has launched his reelection campaign less than two months after he was expelled from his seat due to a federal bribery charge. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Collins Council Report: Second Chances, Council Transparency, Housing Insecurity, and Public Charter School Oversight

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 2, 2025December 11, 2025

students sitting inside the classroom while using their smartphone

Students, Parents and Elected Officials Tackle In-School Cellphone Use

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 4, 2025February 28, 2025

Gas Leaks, Explosions Intensify Discussion about D.C.’s Clean Energy Future

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

D.C. Council Blasts House GOP Interference in City Law

by WI Web Staff February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

D.C. Council Member Wants More EV Charging Stations in City

by WI Web Staff January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

D.C. Council OKs Free Bus Service, $100 Monthly Transit Subsidy on First Vote

by WI Web Staff December 6, 2022December 7, 2022

D.C. Council Chair Pushes Bill for Free Bus Service

by WI Web Staff December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

Electronic vehicle chargers are being set up throughout the District of Columbia.

D.C. Council’s Next Climate Moves — And Why They Might Matter for Equity in the District

by Kayla Benjamin November 30, 2022November 30, 2022