A note from Martin
The 51st's first full-time reporter reflects on what it means to be a D.C. news outlet in 2025.
How D.C. residents fought back in 2025
Life in the District was turned upside down by the Trump Administration this year. Here’s how residents responded.
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No plans? We ain't buying it: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a vigil for those who died on our streets this year, a book swap, and a march for migrant solidarity.
17 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Skate at the newly reopened rink in Anacostia, catch a nerdy burlesque show, and visit one (or two, or three...) holiday markets.
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We’re launching a health equity beat
We want to hear from you: What D.C. health stories should we tell?
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
New data shows evictions have surged past pre-pandemic levels, fueled by shrinking aid, high rents, and weakened tenant protections.
D.C. Explained
How D.C. residents fought back in 2025
Life in the District was turned upside down by the Trump Administration this year. Here’s how residents responded.
The state of the 2026 D.C. races (so far)
The mayoral contest is weirdly quiet, but a D.C. Council race in Ward 1 is not.
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
Tips for parenting during the federal occupation
We asked experts how to discuss ICE, the National Guard deployment, and the current political moment with kids.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: What’s a D.C. memory that defines your childhood?
For our columnist, two festivals along Georgia Avenue captured the feeling of being raised by this city.
Ask A D.C. Native: How do we document this moment?
A historian’s take on recording this unprecedented time.
Ask A D.C. Native: How do you celebrate Juneteenth?
Festivals, concerts, and intimate gatherings with family and friends.
Arts and Eats
Want to write? Here’s where to get started in D.C.
D.C. is a city full of creatives, but sometimes finding community takes a little research.
Lindsay Adams is making art about Black migration and her D.C. roots
The painter’s first institutional show runs at the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery through March 2026.
Leigh H. Mosley is documenting the legacy of D.C.'s Black lesbian elders
The artist and activist has been photographing an ever-changing city for more than six decades.
These D.C. experiences are the holiday gifts that keep on giving
The best present is … the promise of future presents, especially when they celebrate our city.
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D.C. police got me buzzed to help stop drunk drivers
A dispatch from MPD’s wet lab, where police train to spot impaired motorists.
'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers
We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.
‘Prepare to lose your voice’: The Washington Spirit move on in the playoffs
Goalie and team captain Aubrey Kingsbury saved the day last weekend, but the pressure now ramps up.
Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home
But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.