D.C. Marijuana Market: Stuck In A Gray Zone
Amid confusion and uncertainty about the District's marijuana rules, more and more people are challenging the law's limitations.
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Nation's Capital Preps For Both Presidential Supporters And Protesters
Washington is bracing for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected for Donald Trump's inauguration. But unlike previous inaugurations, tens of thousands of those are likely to be protesters.
D.C. Votes Overwhelmingly To Become 51st State
District of Columbia voters passed the referendum Tuesday with nearly 80 percent in favor. Congress, which will ultimately decide the fate of the federal district, is not expected to approve it.
Revisiting A Mother's Day Story Of Separation
For Mother's Day in 2007, Michel Martin interviewed Cheryl Coleman, who was searching for her son. Since then, she's found him — but says she's spending this year's Mother's Day without him again.
Welcome To Rent Court, Where Tenants Can Face A Tenuous Fate
The Landlord and Tenant Branch of Superior Court for the District of Columbia is where you can end up if you're poor, black and on the verge of being evicted.
Big News: Tiny Parks Coming Soon To A Parking Spot Near You
The District of Columbia opened its first semipermanent tiny park. The parklet's creators hope the new space will encourage pedestrians to hang out, while others worry about losing parking spaces.
Of Carrots And Kids: Healthy School Lunches That Don't Get Tossed
You can lead children to vegetables, but can you make them eat? In one school lunch program, kids will tell you upfront what they think of your veggies — and what you should do with them.