Fairfax County's latest step to improve police accountability is creating a civilian board to review police complaints, similar to the one that already exists in the District. Kojo learns about the role of the board and how effective D.C.'s version has been at improving police accountability.

Two decades ago, block scheduling was extremely popular in public school systems. Now, parents don't see the use.

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld says the transit system will need another billion dollars from the region's coffers over the next three years to ensure safety and reliability.

An attorney who helps represent political protestors who feel access is being restricted in a year when demand for space for protest is higher than ever.

We learn about the role NPS plays in allotting space for people to exercise their freedom to peaceably assemble.

As the electoral college casts their ballots, Kojo chats with incoming member of Congress Jamie Raskin who once led from Maryland an effort to obligate states to support the winner of the popular vote.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser joins us to discuss homelessness, her pick for schools chancellor, paid leave in the District and Metro's late night service announcement.

The City Council of Hyattsville, Md. voted recently to extend voting to non-citizens for municipal elections, and nearby Mount Rainier is poised to do the same. Not all residents agree, however.

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld announced Thursday that roughly half of the authority's track inspection department will be disciplined for falsifying inspection records.

Following the presidential election, local independent bookstores near and far have created reading lists and events for conversations about contentious political topics.