Muriel Bowser

The D.C. Council unanimously confirmed its new chief of police Tuesday. Pamela Smith is the first Black woman to be named permanent chief of the Metropolitan Police Department. “Our community understands the urgency to both drive down crime and build up MPD,” Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement. “Chief Smith hit the ground running in July, sharing her...

The new order comes after sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Muriel Bowser’s closest advisor. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a new sexual harassment policy for city employees Tuesday in the wake of the investigation into John Falcicchio, a longtime top aide to Bowser.

As part of a larger commitment to financing affordable housing in each ward of D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser helped break ground on a 93-unit building in Upper Northwest. News4’s Mark Segraves shows what’s planned and where D.C. is in meeting its goal.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gave her first public response to the letter in an interview with News4’s Mark Segraves.

A group of Republicans in Congress are calling on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza, saying BLM groups across the country and in the nation’s capital have made “pro-Hamas” comments on social media.

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Addressing Crime Trends (ACT) Now Act of 2023 would redefine what constitutes a chokehold by police, allow some vehicle pursuits by police and create new penalties for organized retail theft.

Amid growing concerns about public safety in D.C., the mayor unveiled legislation aimed at reducing crime. News4’s Mark Segraves breaks down what’s in the bill and what reaction it’s getting so far.

The D.C. government is partnering with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to create opportunities for graduating seniors to pursue a government career. News4’s Dominque Moody spoke to students and university representatives about this new initiative.

The selection of the new deputy mayor for planning and economic development comes as Bowser’s office seeks to repair its work culture image.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has tapped former Biden administration official Nina Albert to lead her efforts to jumpstart the downtown economy and get control of the RFK Stadium campus in hopes of luring the Washington Commanders back to the District. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Republican lawmakers took aim at D.C. crime again Thursday during a hearing in which they listened to testimony from crime victims and the city’s deputy mayor for public safety.

The deputy mayor for public safety and crime victims testified during the hearing before a House subcommittee. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Beth Barkley, a teacher at Cardozo Education Campus who is known for her work with migrant students, won the honor of D.C.’s teacher of the year. News4’s Mark Segraves spoke to her and her students about the accomplishment.

If you’re a federal worker that’s been working from home, you might have to return to the office soon. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.

Three emergency crime and public safety bills are now law in Washington, D.C. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the bills on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in July, the D.C. Council approved the bills, including a 12-1 vote in favor of Bowser’s proposal to make it easier for judges to hold adults and juveniles charged with violent crimes until their trial....

Demolition began Wednesday at a Northeast D.C. intersection that has become infamous for how confusing and dangerous it is – and famous for its nickname.

Demolition of the Wendy’s at an infamous D.C. intersection known as Dave Thomas Circle began Wednesday. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the improvements taking its place.

Construction will begin soon at the site of a former Wendy’s in the middle of a notoriously tricky intersection at New York Avenue and Florida Avenue NE. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

D.C.’s next police chief, Pamela Smith, said in an exclusive one-on-one interview with News4 that residents can expect to see her often. She spoke with News4’s Mark Segraves.