Mount Pleasant residents say 'hell no' to trees of heaven
This invasive species is spreading through the District. Some residents are taking matters into their own hands.
The broken promise of D.C.’s Commission on Poverty
Over 17% of the city's residents live in poverty. Without funds or staff, the government body tasked with helping them is unlikely to make a difference.
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23 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
Catch a back-to-school event, fold zines for Free DC, learn how to be a better ally, and other ways to get involved in the community.
11 things to do this weekend
Don’t just watch the days get shorter; get out and soak up what the District has to offer!
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D.C.'s war on rats reaches new heights
Birth control, poison, and calls for a more peaceful coexistence. Is the District finally winning the rat race?
Nancy Shia's been photographing D.C.'s resistance for 50 years
Capturing tenant organizing, statehood activism, and rapid gentrification taught her that change comes for those who keep fighting.
The RENTAL Act is full of tenant rights rollbacks. This one was supposed to be removed.
Tenant organizers fought to exempt renovated buildings from the sweeping housing law, but advocates say that isn’t working in practice.
How cycling is empowering these D.C. students of color
Prime Ability started as one P.E. teacher's attempt to keep kids safe. It’s become so much more.
D.C. Explained
What comes next after D.C.’s historic primary?
Can McDuffie run again? How will the balance of power change? And what’s going on in November?
Why D.C. probably won't know who won on election night
With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.
The 311 app has been broken for ages. What gives?
It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: How can you tell I'm not from here?
There are so many things you may not even realize.
Ask A D.C. Native: Am I obligated to visit the National Mall?
If you do, expect equal parts fascination and inconvenience.
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Mount Pleasant residents say 'hell no' to trees of heaven
This invasive species is spreading through the District. Some residents are taking matters into their own hands.
D.C. is having a third space renaissance
At least half a dozen new community spaces have opened this year.
D.C.'s war on rats reaches new heights
Birth control, poison, and calls for a more peaceful coexistence. Is the District finally winning the rat race?
Nancy Shia's been photographing D.C.'s resistance for 50 years
Capturing tenant organizing, statehood activism, and rapid gentrification taught her that change comes for those who keep fighting.
Arts and Eats
After standing up to Trump, D.C. bishop has a new children's book about bravery
Rev. Mariann Budde faced backlash — and gained fans — after a sermon in which she asked the president to “have mercy” for the marginalized.
The Phillips Collection’s new exhibit puts local artists on a global stage
"Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise" is the result of an open call for art responding to the current political moment.
The five best desserts in D.C. for people who don’t like sweets, from a Capitol Hill baker
Jill Nguyen, owner of Capitol Jill Baking, tells us where to get green curry cake, Indian ice cream, and more.
A closer look at the restaurant closure that rocked Deanwood
Amid a dispute over unpaid rent, the community around Smokehouse at The Strand is reeling.
