In Chevy Chase, a fight over a library, affordable housing, and a ‘giveaway’ to a developer
The debate over putting housing above a beloved public library continues.
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The fine line: Should low-income drivers pay less when they break the law?
This spring, D.C. is piloting a program offering low-income drivers a 50 percent discount on tickets from traffic cameras.
Opinion: Service workers face disrespect, harassment, and low pay. D.C.'s restaurant industry needs more unions.
St. Anselm’s newly unionized workers on why they organized.
Fact-checking the BOWSER Act, line-by-line
The congressional bill is the latest attack on home rule. But what’s it really saying?
Discounts and free services for impacted federal workers in D.C.
A living guide to resources for federal workers let go in 2025.
Eric Adjepong's Elmina brings Ghana’s beachfront cuisine to D.C.
"Elmina means treasure. I want to celebrate that," says the Top Chef alum.
Your support helps The 51st show up for federal workers
...and the city. It's going to take everyone doing what they can.
It's been one year since DCist was shut down
Here's what we've grown thanks to you, and what's needed to keep going.
Weeded out: As D.C. shutters cannabis gifting shops, what comes next?
The city has closed 28 unlicensed weed stores in an enforcement crackdown, but even legal shops say they're struggling to stay afloat.
District of Congress? What could happen if Republicans repealed D.C.'s home rule
With history as our guide, we make some educated guesses.
Wilson Building Bulletin: Bowser, the stadium tour
Plus, local rideshare business tries to recall D.C.'s attorney general and a date is set for the Ward 8 special election.
