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Trump targets D.C. migrants, homeless encampments in latest executive order
His new "D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force" aims to do stuff the city has mostly been doing already
Yikes: MAGA prosecutor tries to connect with D.C. residents
Plus, D.C. budget in limbo, some fun solo dates around town, and more.
Residents grill D.C.'s new MAGA prosecutor in first public meeting
They seemed open to Ed Martin's pledge to tamp down on gun crime, but less enthused by his takes on USAID.
House in no apparent rush to close $1.1 billion hole it blew in D.C.’s budget
Even if D.C. gets its own money back, Republicans could make it painful for the city.
51st dates: Solo edition
We recommend the best ways to spend alone time in the city.
Your weekly civics roundup
Upcoming ways to plug-in around D.C.
Cómo acceder a los beneficios de licencia familiar remunerada de D.C.
El programa se financia con un impuesto pagado por las empresas y organizaciones sin fines de lucro de D.C. participantes. El primer paso es consultar con tu empleador para ver si contribuye.
Do you qualify for D.C.’s paid family leave?
Plus, pushing back on Trump's D.C. crime narrative, with flowers and sunshine to boot.
How to access D.C.'s paid family leave benefits
The program is funded by a tax paid by participating D.C. businesses and nonprofits. First, check with your employer to see if they pay into it.
Opinion: Trump is stoking fears about D.C.'s crime but the city is safer than it's been in decades.
In the past, fears about crime have produced regressive and punitive policies. Now is the time for D.C. to invest in preventative solutions.
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Race pedal boats, unlock happiness, or take a guided walk in nature.
News
Photos: Crews begin demolition of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Mayor Bowser ordered the removal of the installation she commissioned in 2020.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: I’m new here. How can I make friends?
Reflect on what you want out of new friendships, then put yourself out there.
Weekend Events
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Nowruz, Holi, and women: despite everything, there’s still much to celebrate.
Dollars and nonsense: House Republicans vote to defund D.C. police and schools
Congress could force D.C. to cut $1.1 billion out of its local budget, which could lead to cuts in services and layoffs.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: D.C.'s busted budget
Plus, a crackdown on selling magic mushrooms.
DCish
Black athletes thrive at D.C.'s first U.S. Figure Skating club
Two local moms started the club so their community would know that "no matter your race or your ethnicity, you have a place to skate.”
Arts and Eats
How to spend a weekend in Cambridge, Maryland
Art, history, wildlife, and down-home cookin’ — oh my!
Weekend Events
11 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Meet fellow creatives, swap some recipes, or ready yourself for cherry blossoms.
You Street
Your E Street Cinema memories
Reminiscing on moviegoers' best moments at D.C.'s beloved indie theater.
News
Bowser relents on BLM Plaza, continues cautious approach to Trump
Once a symbol of defiance, the mural now exemplifies the mayor’s shift in approach to an aggressive GOP.
News
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
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.