Building The 51st
Building the 51st: A note from Martin
Sometimes reporting can feel like nailing Jell-o to a wall.
Martin Austermuhle
Martin is a former reporter and editor for WAMU 88.5 and DCist.com. He's been in D.C. for 22 years, and tries to ride his bike everywhere he can.
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D.C. pole vaulters and skateboarders hope they aren’t forgotten in push for new Commanders stadium
A world-class pole vaulting facility and skate park could be replaced by new bars and restaurants.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Jeanine Pirro brings her brand of justice to D.C.
All hail the new U.S. Attorney for D.C.
washrag
Washrag: Kennedy's up shit creek
We won't be asking a certain cabinet secretary for his favorite Memorial Day swimming options.
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‘It’s terrifying’: ICE threats spark week of anxiety in D.C.
Federal agents visited restaurants, while feared raids of schools never came to pass.
D.C. Council has little appetite for reviving the tipped wage fight
Bowser wants to repeal Initiative 82, but at least half of lawmakers say they’re opposed.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Remember when Bowser was a stadium skeptic?
The mayor says the council should move quickly to approve the stadium deal. But they're following in her footsteps and taking their time.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Mixed reactions from the D.C. Council on the Commanders deal
The devil is in the details, and lawmakers are waiting on the details.
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D.C. strikes $3.7 billion deal to bring Commanders back to RFK Stadium
The city will kick in more than $1 billion over a decade, sparking concerns from critics.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: D.C.'s budget woes continue
Plus: More debate on D.C. Council secrecy, and a kid who just really wanted to vote.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: The Commanders’ stadium deal takes shape
Also: A single-minded focus on staircases, tax deals for transit development, and a hearing on making the D.C. Council more or less transparent.
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Bowser freezes spending, threatens furloughs thanks to Congress's budget interference
Libraries and recreation centers could be shuttered temporarily if things get bad enough.