Few D.C. government agencies absorb as much criticism as the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. For its poor customer service, backlog of work, antiquated filing systems and history of ...

Here’s one unorthodox way to get your permits through the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs’ bureaucracy: pay off the people who work there. Never miss a beat. Get our free daily ...

A quick update on The Black Squirrel's rather public dispute with D.C.'s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs over a permit to build a new bar in the basement of its Adams Morgan location: ...

One woman exiting the DCRA permit center this afternoon wasted no time expressing her displeasure: “This place sucks!” she said. “Fenty sucks!” Never miss a beat. Get our free daily newsletter.