Overheard in D.C.
Overheard in D.C.: Devil's advocate
"Is he actually a Republican though?"
Colleen Grablick
Colleen is a 51st co-founder and a former DCist reporter. Her work has appeared in NPR, Street Sense Media, and The Washington Post. She currently lives in New York, where she's pursuing an MFA.
Weekend Events
15 things to do around D.C. this long weekend
Valentine's celebrations, a film fest, a free go-go concert, and more.
Overheard in D.C.
Overheard in D.C.: Yikes!
"Haven't been fired for DEI yet."
D.C. Explained
A guide to giving and receiving help in D.C.
Where to find all kinds of assistance, from legal aid to food donations to political organizing.
Weekend Events
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Lunar New Year celebrations, a garage sale, and more.
D.C. Explained
What to do if your apartment doesn't have heat
D.C. law requires landlords to provide adequate heating in your apartment. Here’s what to do if they’re not.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: A predictable start to 2025
For the most part, the CMs eased into the new legislative session...aside from a dispute with the mayor.
News
Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country
Black men in their mid-fifties to mid-seventies accounted for nearly 38% of the city’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population.
Wilson Building Bulletin
D.C. Council Passes Pared-Down Juvenile Justice Bill
And more news from the lawmakers' final legislative meeting of the session.
Building The 51st
This is my nightmare — but hear me out
Hi there, Colleen here. 51st cofounder and reporter, formerly of DCist and WAMU. As your inbox probably suggests, it’s Giving Tuesday — that special day when every nonprofit you’ve ever given your email to reaches out with an open palm. Well, surprise, we’re going to do that too!
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Juvenile justice bill passes first vote
The bill, from Attorney General Brian Schwalb, would increase oversight of the city's Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Comings and goings
Two departures from Bowser's administration in an otherwise quiet legislative week.