D.C. evictions hit 12-year high as safety net shrinks and cost of living soars
Major policy changes leave tenants with fewer options and a higher likelihood of losing their home if they fall behind.
The fate of D.C.’s three public golf courses is now uncertain.
Everyone is paying to clean up the rivers, but some will soon pay more.
Trainings, orientations, and more ways to get active in your community.
You may be tempted to stay home and curl up under a blanket this weekend. But that would be a mistake when D.C. is alive — from a comedy show and clothing swap to hip-hop meditation.
The 51st's first full-time reporter reflects on what it means to be a D.C. news outlet in 2025.
Life in the District was turned upside down by the Trump Administration this year. Here’s how residents responded.
Also: a push to delay ranked choice voting fails and a lawmaker looks to restrict MPD cooperation with ICE.
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