News & Politics

News & Politics

How a DC Area Wetlands Restoration Project Could Help Clean Up the Anacostia River

Kingman Lake's wetlands are healthier, helping retain and purify storm water
Read Now

Latest in News & Politics

RSS Feed Follow in Feedly

Don't Miss Another Big Story—Get Our Weekend Newsletter

Our most popular stories of the week, sent every Saturday.

Or, see all of our newsletters. By signing up, you agree to our terms.

Editors’ Picks

Your Ultimate Guide to Pride in DC

Washington is celebrating 50 years of Pride. From LGBTQ+ history to the best drag brunches, here’s what to know, see, and do.

100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now

Including the best cold treats, grand spaces, hidden restaurants, new bookstores, ways to destress, and more.

Introducing the 2025 Residential Design Award Winners

In search of inspiration? Check out these projects honored by the DC chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

52 Perfect Saturdays Around DC

Consult these great itineraries—all within a two-hour drive of DC—the next time you’re wondering what to do this weekend.
More Editors' Picks

Longreads

Perfect for your commute

Meet the Lobbyist Fighting Against “Perfectly Legal” Corruption in DC

Good government advocate Craig Holman has spent decades battling against the power of big money and special interests in Washington politics. These days, his work...

Human Decomposition Has Been a Mystery–Until Now

At George Mason University's "body farm," forensic scientists are studying human decay, the better to help solve homicides.

This DC-Area Lawyer Wants More Americans Betting on Elections

Pratik Chougule wants to make wagering on politics as popular and legal as wagering on sports. Is that all in good fun—or a bad bet...

Why PETA’s Ingrid Newkirk Is Still Getting in Our Faces

Four decades after cofounding People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals in her Rockville apartment, the 76-year-old is still crusading for animal rights—and still willing...
More Longreads

Washingtonian Magazine

September Issue: Style Setters

September Issue: Style Setters

View Issue
Subscribe