What’s going on with the National Guard in D.C.?
Their presence so far has been limited, but with growing numbers that could change.
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Ask A D.C. Native: How do we document this moment?
A historian’s take on recording this unprecedented time.
Opinion: D.C. must invest in local news
The need for public investment in local journalism is dire. The Local News Funding Act would support vital sources of information in D.C.
Metro is bringing back its brown color scheme
Like it or not.
The subrising: How a sandwich became a symbol of D.C.’s resistance
In an already surreal moment, Washingtonians have embraced bread puns, sandwich flags, and sub-themed street art as a form of protest.
Why D.C. is taking Trump to court over MPD
This could be the first of many lawsuits over D.C.’s ability to govern itself.
Trump’s D.C. ‘takeover’: What we know so far — and where we’re headed
How long will this last? Is it legal? And what are our leaders doing?
Making some noise: Your August Civics Roundup
How to fight back this month.
15 things to do this weekend (because D.C. is still a beautiful, creative, fun place to live)
While a short-term D.C. resident attacks Home Rule, here are ways to celebrate the District like a real Washingtonian.
What you’ve made possible through the power of community
It’s a scary time in D.C. This is our bright spot.
Calling D.C. a 'horror show,' Trump takes over MPD and deploys the National Guard
City leaders have called the move a "manufactured intrusion on local authority."
Final Day: $51,000 left to raise
Feels like a sign.
D.C. Explained
What to know about Trump’s deployment of federal police in D.C.
Republicans paint D.C. as a lawless war zone that only they can fix.
DCish
Meet Marcus, the emcee of 'Club Banneker'
Banneker Pool is the place to see and be seen in the summer, and he’s a big part of the reason why.
D.C. Explained
Why is your electricity bill so high?
A new auction just set the highest power price in nearly a decade. Here’s what that means for Pepco customers in D.C.
You Street
Is Better Bus ... better?
One month in, riders are still adjusting to the massive Metrobus overhaul.
News
This D.C. artist's pro-Palestine mural keeps getting vandalized
After each instance of vandalism, Rose Jaffe has returned to the same Petworth wall to repaint her message.
Weekend Events
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Okaton, bike rides, and a pickle swap.
Civics Roundup
Heat mapping: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Drive around on a hot day, rally to protect an Anacostia landmark, and more ways to get involved.
Building The 51st
You’ve said so many nice things
Five days left and a long way to go. But I believe we can do this!
News
D.C. Council grants initial approval to the Commanders deal
The $3.7 billion development is more or less a sure thing.
DCish
These D.C. workers pick up dead animals, and they’re very busy
A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.
News
Sankofa is trying to future-proof itself
Plans are underway to expand the business and transform the bookstore into a worker-community-owned cooperative.
Weekend Events
11 things to do around D.C. this weekend
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