Poopy Potomac no more? D.C. lifts advisory for river after sewage spill
But environmentalists say more has to be done to convince people the waters are safe
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17 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Skate at the newly reopened rink in Anacostia, catch a nerdy burlesque show, and visit one (or two, or three...) holiday markets.
No plans? We ain't buying it: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, a vigil for those who died on our streets this year, a book swap, and a march for migrant solidarity.
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.
Lindsay Adams is making art about Black migration and her D.C. roots
The painter’s first institutional show runs at the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery through March 2026.
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Hunting for gifts and community — or a good story to tell your family later this month? We’ve got you covered.
Cocktails and Courtwatch: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, poetry, comedy, and wine fundraisers — and more!
The unexpected costs of running The 51st
So you're telling me ... it's more expensive to be a newsroom in D.C.?
Is D.C. ready for ranked-choice voting?
Educating voters will be a big task ahead of the 2026 local elections.
Wilson Building Bulletin: The Chuck Brown post office is no-go
Also: D.C. gets no deference from Congress, and there won't be a referendum on the tipped wage (though the fight isn't over)
Leigh H. Mosley is documenting the legacy of D.C.'s Black lesbian elders
The artist and activist has been photographing an ever-changing city for more than six decades.