In Chevy Chase, a fight over a library, affordable housing, and a ‘giveaway’ to a developer
The debate over putting housing above a beloved public library continues.
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In Chevy Chase, a fight over a library, affordable housing, and a ‘giveaway’ to a developer
The debate over putting housing above a beloved public library continues.
What do we know about the new Commanders stadium? A column
The first renderings of the plans for the old RFK stadium site are here — along with more information about parking and transit.
Wilson Building Bulletin: Our new (interim) councilmember
Also: Labor mounts a fight against Waymo, and advocates of a rent freeze keep trying.
Libraries can't afford the high cost of e-books. D.C. lawmakers want to fight back.
The demand and price for e-books is up — and it’s busting the D.C. Public Library budget.
Kenyan McDuffie jumps into D.C. mayoral race
The longtime lawmaker is promising "growth with guardrails."
MPD isn’t answering lawmakers’ questions about cooperation with ICE
Mayor Muriel Bowser says inquiries from the D.C. Council are "ridiculous."
Trump may take over D.C.’s golf courses. Black golfers are especially worried.
The fate of D.C.’s three public golf courses is now uncertain.
Your water bill could soon go up. Here’s why.
Everyone is paying to clean up the rivers, but some will soon pay more.
A note from Martin
The 51st's first full-time reporter reflects on what it means to be a D.C. news outlet in 2025.
Wilson Building Bulletin: The aftermath of McDuffie’s resignation
Also: a push to delay ranked choice voting fails and a lawmaker looks to restrict MPD cooperation with ICE.
There’s been a surge in citizen-led initiatives on D.C.’s ballots. Are they going too far?
For some it’s people-powered democracy. For others, it’s just too much.
Is D.C. ready for ranked-choice voting?
Educating voters will be a big task ahead of the 2026 local elections.