The District of Columbia sued the federal government Friday over pollution in the Anacostia River that the city says comes from over a century of agencies using the waterway as a “dumping ground ...

The District of Columbia on Friday filed a lawsuit against the federal government over pollution in the Anacostia River, arguing it has inflicted “catastrophic harm” on the mostly poor and ...

Anacostia Riverkeeper Trey Sherard told WTOP he’s concerned about a potential shift of $1.8 million from the budget for the river’s upkeep and boat tours to the District’s General Fund.

WASHINGTON — A group of high school students from Southeast D.C. stepped out of their comfort zone Thursday at the University of the District of Columbia, telling personal, and sometimes painful ...

A former Washington, D.C., Council member is returning to his seat, five months after he was kicked out for his involvement in a federal bribery investigation.

WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray wants to build a new, $300 million hospital to replace the city-owned hospital east of the Anacostia River. Gray says United Medical ...

The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is bringing back its iconic Juneteenth festival with a daylong celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. Visitors will experience a full day ...