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What happened to all the weed shops?

Plus, what could it look like for the feds to take over D.C.?

By The 51st 20 Feb 2025

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What razing the fed. workforce does to D.C.

Plus, an ICE enforcement explainer, a home rule lesson, and more.

By The 51st 13 Feb 2025

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D.C. vs. Musk-Trump takeover

How residents are fighting back, what to do if you're arrested, and more.

By The 51st 06 Feb 2025

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D.C. Council expels Trayon White

Hi everyone, We're in your inbox with breaking news from The 51st Contributor Martin Austermuhle, reporting on Trayon White's expulsion from the D.C. Council. The unanimous vote took place this afternoon following White's arrest last year and federal indictment on bribery charges. The

By The 51st 04 Feb 2025

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Columbia Heights street vendors still can’t get licensed

Plus, Trayon White’s last stand, Black History Month events, and more

By The 51st 30 Jan 2025

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Checking in on D.C.’s federal workers

Plus, details on a maternal health program for Black moms, the latest on Trump's pardon of two convicted cops, and more.

By The 51st 23 Jan 2025

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What to know about clearing snow

Who's in charge of shoveling what? Can you face penalties for not doing it? We've got your answers.

By The 51st 17 Jan 2025

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What to do when you don't have heat

Plus, lots of things to get into this weekend — and all winter long.

By The 51st 16 Jan 2025

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Local queer organizers prepare for Trump

Plus, the council returns to the Wilson Building, weekend events, and more.

By The 51st 09 Jan 2025

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Ding Dong 2024 is dead

Meet the Cathedral bell ringers! Plus, an explainer on the saga of RFK, and more.

By The 51st 02 Jan 2025

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Introducing: Our Ward 7 Community Connector

Plus, some holiday bits and bobs.

By The 51st 23 Dec 2024

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An overlooked opioid crisis

New data reveals older Black men in D.C. are dying of opioid overdoses at some of the highest rates in the country.

By The 51st 20 Dec 2024
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