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42,000 D.C. homes have lead pipes. Can the city replace them in ten years?
Children and infants are most at risk of lead exposure and advocates say D.C.'s poorest neighborhoods face disproportionate risk.
Photos: D.C.'s go-go museum debuts in Anacostia
The museum is set to open to the public in early 2025.
14 things to do in D.C. this weekend
Catch a play, start holiday shopping, get out on the ice, and lots more to get into.
The Washington Wizards have a plan, finally
After an exciting start to the season, a recent troubling skid has dampened excitement about the team. But I'm not ready to give up hope just yet.
Meet our team: Teresa Frontado
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Last-minute lottery creates 'hot mess' for first-time D.C. homebuyers
Last-minute changes from the city confused first-time homebuyers who were expecting to qualify for assistance. Now, many of them are out of luck.
Everything you need to know about D.C. home rule
The city’s power over its own affairs is imperiled by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s what you should know about the parameters of local control in D.C.
Wilson Building Bulletin: Juvenile justice bill passes first vote
The bill, from Attorney General Brian Schwalb, would increase oversight of the city's Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services.
Review: Art of Care at Mosaic
In a time of political fractures, global unrest, and heightened social tensions, can we imagine a world that centers communal care?
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Head to a hair show and after party, peruse pottery from local ceramic artists, or look inward at a journaling workshop.
Meet our team: Maddie Poore
It takes a village to make The 51st. We’ll occasionally dedicate some space to introducing a member of the team.