Voter turnout isn't impressive in any part of Washington, D.C., where the recent primary saw fewer voters than either of the last two. But the downturn has been particularly dramatic in Wards 7 and 8.

The beloved public zoo wants to tighten security by decreasing the number of pedestrian entrances, adding more fencing and establishing more checkpoints.

We meet two primary winners in the Montgomery County and Alexandria City Council races, plus hear the biggest political news of the week.

Many movies and TV shows are set in the capital city and the surrounding region, but how many of them are actually filmed here?

From parks and neighborhood theaters to national museums and libraries, D.C. is packed with movie programs that are often free and cater to niche audiences.

Frederick Douglass was an internationally known abolitionist, suffragist, and statesmen. He was also an active Washington resident advocating for streetcar expansion, education, and representation for Washingtonians.

A D.C. resident who was threatened with eviction over her medicinal marijuana use inspired a federal bill that aims to allow cannabis use in public housing.

Kojo speaks with a reporter covering the Poplar Point plan, and with the attorney for the community activists.

The city's public schools have dominated the news this year, but where do charters stand?

A look at the week's biggest political news, including election day in Maryland and a discussion with some of the winners of primaries in Maryland and Virginia.