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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.
Chinatown loses another legacy business
Jackey Cafe is the latest in a long list of losses for the neighborhood, as development and gentrification price out mom-and-pop shops and Chinese residents.
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.
Metro offers reduced fares for low-income riders, but there's not many takers
The program isn't widely known, and applying for it is an additional barrier.
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.
D.C.'s 'protest restaurant' brings Palestinian food and culture to U Street
Nesrin Abaza says Nabiha isn't just a source of home-cooked food, it's a safe gathering space for local Palestinians and activists.
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Lots of festivals — from film and music to chocolate and more.
Metro faces uncertainty as D.C. budget showdown drags on
Metro's shaky financing model means this funding scare isn't the first, and experts warn it's unlikely to be the last.
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.