This week on Do Something: just two weeks until our 18th birthday party; budget hearings at the DC Council; and housing wins in the Maryland General Assembly.

Most out-of-towners and even many residents don’t understand the full ingenuity of the District’s street naming system.

Panel removed from Newlands Memorial Fountain in Chevy Chase. Cameras along Dulles Toll Road to scan license plates. DC Water responsible for water main break near 51st Street and Southern Avenue.

All of our endorsees agree that more and more affordable housing matters more than neighborhood character; that DC should explicitly work to reduce trips taken by car; that apartments should be legal ...

Amazon buys more data center land in Manassas. Contract for RFK storm sewer relocation heads to DC Council. Lakeforest Mall demolition starts in Gaithersburg.

Housing bills see mixed results as Maryland legislative session nears end. Planners call for maintenance of government buildings in Fairfax County. Bowser’s DC budget features tax abatement for ...

Protected bike lanes keep cyclists of all ages and abilities safe, but they also collect everything a street sweeper can’t ...

Housing plays prominent role in DC mayoral race. Parking fees could increase in Alexandria. Sphere hits fast track in Prince ...

WMATA weighs replacing fare vending machines. New DC construction slows 27% year-over-year. Residential developments could ...

In Austin, Waymos aren’t stopping for school buses. Paralympic village highlights accessible city design. Not owning a home is a risk factor for economic insecurity.

Microtransit pilot to replace low-use buses in parts of Arlington. Bills look to streamline permits in Prince George’s County. Economic uncertainty slows Washington region’s housing market.

Arlington is region’s most expensive place to rent. Redeveloping federal buildings in Southwest DC could pose challenges. Multiple bills aim to reduce permitting burdens in Maryland.