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D.C. Explained

How to access D.C.'s paid family leave benefits

The program is funded by a tax paid by participating D.C. businesses and nonprofits. First, check with your employer to see if they pay into it.

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Opinion: Trump is stoking fears about D.C.'s crime but the city is safer than it's been in decades.

In the past, fears about crime have produced regressive and punitive policies. Now is the time for D.C. to invest in preventative solutions.

Two people walk on a wooded boardwalk, covered in blooming green trees.

Weekend Events

12 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Race pedal boats, unlock happiness, or take a guided walk in nature.

Daffodils begin to bloom in a garden in D.C.'s Bloomingdale neighborhood.

You Street

Your photos: the first glimpses of D.C. spring

It's a magical time!

An update from our Ward 7 Community Connector

Community Connections

An update from our Ward 7 Community Connector

While we have a snapshot of what residents want from local news, we have so much more to learn.

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Senate votes to spare D.C. from dramatic budget cuts

You can't spell funding without "fun," but this week wasn't that

Kids and parents gather in the Senate, one holding a sign that reads: "Don't take the city's money we need it for the schools."

News

In Congressional lobbying blitz, some D.C. residents were told to contact representatives they don’t have

With no voting representation, residents struggle to be heard as the city faces the potential for devastating budget cuts

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News

Photos: Crews begin demolition of Black Lives Matter Plaza

Mayor Bowser ordered the removal of the installation she commissioned in 2020.

Mural of Black male looking toward text that says "Speak your dreams into existence."

Ask A D.C. Native

Ask A D.C. Native: I’m new here. How can I make friends?

Reflect on what you want out of new friendships, then put yourself out there.

Dancers twirl in pink, white, and glittery dresses in front of children on the floor.

Weekend Events

12 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Nowruz, Holi, and women: despite everything, there’s still much to celebrate.

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A construction worker holds a stop sign near the demolition of the block.

Photos: Crews begin demolition of Black Lives Matter Plaza

Mayor Bowser ordered the removal of the installation she commissioned in 2020.

Mural of Black male looking toward text that says "Speak your dreams into existence."

Ask A D.C. Native: I’m new here. How can I make friends?

Reflect on what you want out of new friendships, then put yourself out there.

Dancers twirl in pink, white, and glittery dresses in front of children on the floor.

12 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Nowruz, Holi, and women: despite everything, there’s still much to celebrate.

A view of the outer facade of the U.S. Capitol.

Dollars and nonsense: House Republicans vote to defund D.C. police and schools

Congress could force D.C. to cut $1.1 billion out of its local budget, which could lead to cuts in services and layoffs.

D.C.'s budget is busted

Plus, the story behind D.C.'s first U.S. Figure Skating club, Bowser concedes on BLM Plaza, and more.

Mayor Bowser and Chairman Phil Mendelson photoshopped in front of the Wilson Building.

Wilson Building Bulletin: D.C.'s busted budget

Plus, a crackdown on selling magic mushrooms.

An ice skating team performs synchronized skating, lining up with their arms linked on an ice rink.

Black athletes thrive at D.C.'s first U.S. Figure Skating club

Two local moms started the club so their community would know that "no matter your race or your ethnicity, you have a place to skate.”

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How to spend a weekend in Cambridge, Maryland

Art, history, wildlife, and down-home cookin’ — oh my!

11 things to do around D.C. this weekend

11 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Meet fellow creatives, swap some recipes, or ready yourself for cherry blossoms.

A sign reads E Street Cinema over a sidewalk.

Your E Street Cinema memories

Reminiscing on moviegoers' best moments at D.C.'s beloved indie theater.

Bowser relents on BLM Plaza, continues cautious approach to Trump

Bowser relents on BLM Plaza, continues cautious approach to Trump

Once a symbol of defiance, the mural now exemplifies the mayor’s shift in approach to an aggressive GOP.

A large traffic camera is posted on a sidewalk along a main residential street in D.C.

The fine line: Should low-income drivers pay less when they break the law?

This spring, D.C. is piloting a program offering low-income drivers a 50 percent discount on tickets from traffic cameras.

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