Alexandria's Archictectural Review Board begins looking at a waterfront hotel proposal tonight, even as the law that would allow hotels along the Potomac River remains mired in court actions.

Pit bull owners in Maryland got a temporary reprieve from a controversial court ruling that declared the dogs “inherently dangerous,” with landlords and owners responsible for damage or injury they cause.

Housing starts and home sales in the D.C. region have increased since last month.

Alexandria's zoning laws remained mired in legal limbo, but that hasn't stopped one developer from proposing a hotel along the waterfront that exceeds current limits on density.

Most urbanites say they'd rather see more locally owned shops and fewer chain stores in their neighborhood. But the reality is that local businesses have trouble competing with national chains when it comes to leasing retail space.

Home sales are up in the D.C. Metro area due to record-low mortgage rates.

Concerns over money and gallery space have leaders at the Corcoran Gallery contemplating a move away from the District.

We explore the progress made--and obstacles that remain--by individuals and governments in efforts to be less dependent on cars.

The Alexandria Board of Zoning Appeals will not have legal representation in an upcoming Circuit Court case over the waterfront plan.

We meet D.C. residents who've lived for decades in a tiny, single-room alley dwelling.