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Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
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Coffee contest and copaganda: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a chance to question D.C.'s Attorney General.
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
The next few days are full of ways to celebrate local culture in the crisp air, including several fall festivals.
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This moment isn’t normal, but here’s our glimmer of hope
Lessons from a cooperative businesses conference, and being a part of a larger movement
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.
Meet Marcus, the emcee of 'Club Banneker'
Banneker Pool is the place to see and be seen in the summer, and he’s a big part of the reason why.
Why is your electricity bill so high?
A new auction just set the highest power price in nearly a decade. Here’s what that means for Pepco customers in D.C.
D.C. Explained
Is the long saga of the ride-hailing app Empower finally over?
The company, which claims to provide a better service than Uber or Lyft, has been defying regulators for five years.
Capital punishment: What it means that Trump reinstated the death penalty in D.C.
D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president is bringing it back.
What’s going on with the National Guard in D.C.?
Their presence so far has been limited, but with growing numbers that could change.
Why D.C. is taking Trump to court over MPD
This could be the first of many lawsuits over D.C.’s ability to govern itself.
Ask A D.C. Native
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.
Ask A D.C. Native: Why do D.C. natives have an official day?
While native Washingtonians contribute so much to the District's vibrancy, we're too often overlooked.
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.
Arts and Eats
Spinning Wheel Wines is putting Mid-Atlantic fruit front and center
This trio of young winemakers wants to show you why regional wine is so exciting right now.
These local authors walk you through D.C. history
"22 Walks in Washington That You Must Not Miss" highlights hidden and not-so-hidden secrets across the District’s neighborhoods.
District Fringe revives D.C.'s indie summer theater fest
The new festival picks up the baton from Capital Fringe, which ended last year after two decades.
La Tejana's love story
How a breakup brought one of D.C.'s most beloved breakfast taco spots into being.
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Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
For 1,250 days, Alan has given out free water at a busy Brightwood intersection
He’s built a community that stood up for him when the threat of eviction loomed.
New documentary dives deep into gentrification in D.C.
We interview the filmmaker behind “Cracked Shells.”
One of the best competitive Pokémon players in the world lives in D.C.
Wolfe Glick has made a full-time career out of competing and streaming about the video game.
