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.
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D.C. vs. Musk-Trump takeover
How residents are fighting back, what to do if you're arrested, and more.
D.C. Council expels Trayon White
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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
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.
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.
What to do when you don't have heat
Plus, lots of things to get into this weekend — and all winter long.
Local queer organizers prepare for Trump
Plus, the council returns to the Wilson Building, weekend events, and more.
Ding Dong 2024 is dead
Meet the Cathedral bell ringers! Plus, an explainer on the saga of RFK, and more.
3 Months, 81,000 Readers and 60 Stories. Here's What's Next.
We're only 68 members away from our goal of 2000 needed by 2025!
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.