15 things to do in D.C. this weekend
Close out September with a mobile video truck, a throwback dance night, a punk show on the National Mall, and bilingual tunes for toda la familia.
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Get in the garden: What to plant in D.C. this fall
Autumn is actually the best time of year to put in perennials (and there's still time for many veggies, too).
Food insecurity in the D.C. area hits a new high
Cuts to SNAP, surging costs, and federal layoffs are making it difficult for District residents to put food on the table.
More than 34,000 Salvadorans in the D.C. area fear for their future
The District’s largest immigrant community faces chaos as Trump’s attacks on Temporary Protected Status continue.
Eyeing the midterm elections, D.C. is taking the fight for statehood to the states
Robert White, Free DC, and other partners are deploying residents to campaign for Democrats in key House races as part of a new political initiative.
Mount Pleasant residents say 'hell no' to trees of heaven
This invasive species is spreading through the District. Some residents are taking matters into their own hands.
The five best desserts in D.C. for people who don’t like sweets, from a Capitol Hill baker
Jill Nguyen, owner of Capitol Jill Baking, tells us where to get green curry cake, Indian ice cream, and more.
D.C. is having a third space renaissance
At least half a dozen new community spaces have opened this year.
D.C.'s war on rats reaches new heights
Birth control, poison, and calls for a more peaceful coexistence. Is the District finally winning the rat race?
Imagining the future of D.C.'s arts and culture scene
We spoke to Ward 7 artists and residents about what's missing in the city's arts communities. Here's what they told us.
This hospital delivers more babies in D.C. than any other. They’re cutting over a third of their postpartum beds.
As the city faces a Black maternal health crisis, health advocates are concerned about cuts at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
How cycling is empowering these D.C. students of color
Prime Ability started as one P.E. teacher's attempt to keep kids safe. It’s become so much more.
Here are the 2026 Democratic primary results
In a historic election for D.C., progressive candidates had a strong showing.
