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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."

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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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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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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.

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

Wilson Building Bulletin

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

Plus, a crackdown on selling magic mushrooms.

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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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Arts and Eats

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

Weekend Events

11 things to do around D.C. this weekend

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

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A photo of a mural depicting seven women, with a backdrop of blue with white stars.

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.

A large group of restaurant workers pictured outside their restaurant, St. Anselm.

Opinion: Service workers face disrespect, harassment, and low pay. D.C.'s restaurant industry needs more unions.

St. Anselm’s newly unionized workers on why they organized.

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Fact-checking the BOWSER Act, line-by-line

The congressional bill is the latest attack on home rule. But what’s it really saying?

Discounts and free services for impacted federal workers in D.C.

Discounts and free services for impacted federal workers in D.C.

A living guide to resources for federal workers let go in 2025.

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Eric Adjepong's Elmina brings Ghana’s beachfront cuisine to D.C.

"Elmina means treasure. I want to celebrate that," says the Top Chef alum.

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13 things to do around D.C. this weekend

A disco party, the feminist uncanny, and more.

Bezos and the bad opinions brigade

Plus, ticket relief for low-income drivers, why restaurant workers unionize, and more.

Un gran grupo de trabajadores fotografiado afuera de su restaurante, St. Anselm.

Opinión: Los trabajadores del sector de servicios enfrentan falta de respeto, acoso y bajos salarios. La industria de restaurantes de D.C. necesita más sindicatos.

Los trabajadores de St. Anselm explican por qué se sindicalizaron.

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