What to know about clearing snow
Who's in charge of shoveling what? Can you face penalties for not doing it? We've got your answers.
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Everything you need to know about clearing snow (or not) in D.C.
We might love seeing snow come down, but let's be fair: we're not very good about shoveling it once its on the ground.
What to do when you don't have heat
Plus, lots of things to get into this weekend — and all winter long.
What to do if your apartment doesn't have heat
D.C. law requires landlords to provide adequate heating in your apartment. Here’s what to do if they’re not.
It's inauguration weekend. Here are 26 ways to enjoy D.C. anyway.
Attend a protest, a day of service, or just make crafts and cry.
How The 51st team cures the winter blues
Chili, space heaters, and actually going outside (?)
19 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Listen to hip-hop classics played by the Kennedy String Quartet, attend a booze-free happy hour in honor of Dry January, or celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy at the Anacostia Community Museum.
Local queer organizers prepare for Trump
Plus, the council returns to the Wilson Building, weekend events, and more.
Amid uncertainty, D.C. queer organizers plan for Trump administration
More legal resources, access to gender-affirming care, and mental health support are top of mind for the queer community.
Wilson Building Bulletin: A predictable start to 2025
For the most part, the CMs eased into the new legislative session...aside from a dispute with the mayor.
11 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Listen to jazz, make fun of your job, cook empanadas, and more this weekend.
Ding Dong 2024 is dead
Meet the Cathedral bell ringers! Plus, an explainer on the saga of RFK, and more.
Building The 51st
A New Chapter, Two Decades in the Making
Back in 2005, only a few years into what I assumed would be a brief residence in D.C., I started writing for what was then a small blog. DCist had no full-time or paid writers; we all did it as a labor of love when our day jobs were
Community Connections
We’re launching a Community Connectors program. First up, Ward 7
George Kevin Jordan is joining The 51st team to connect with Ward 7 residents in meaningful ways.
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A Christmas miracle? Senate approves bill to transfer RFK stadium land to D.C.
This gives the District an opportunity to build new housing, retail, parks — and possibly a new stadium for the Commanders.
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Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country
Black men in their mid-fifties to mid-seventies accounted for nearly 38% of the city’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population.
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It looked like D.C. was about to get RFK stadium. Then Elon Musk started tweeting
D.C.’s longstanding request to control and redevelop the 190-acre RFK site is now unclear, at best.
Wilson Building Bulletin
D.C. Council Passes Pared-Down Juvenile Justice Bill
And more news from the lawmakers' final legislative meeting of the session.
Weekend Events
16 things to around D.C. this weekend
Holiday markets, indoor ice skating, plays, concerts, and more to do this weekend.
Building The 51st
A Reciprocal Relationship
I recently visited an exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore about how Black media played a role in the Civil Rights Movement. It highlighted publications like the Baltimore AFRO American newspaper and journalists like Moses Newson, who risked their lives to shed light on the horrors Black
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D.C. Council recommends expelling Trayon White
The actual vote on White's possible expulsion is expected for late February.
D.C. Explained
How to get an abortion in D.C.
A resource for abortion seekers traveling to and living in the District.
D.C. Explained
Everything you need to know about D.C.’s school lottery
The lottery opens this year on Dec. 16. Before you apply, here are some things you should know.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask a D.C. Native: Who do you consider a D.C. native?
If you had asked me this question a decade ago, my inflexible response would have been: born in a D.C. hospital, raised in D.C., and graduated from a D.C. high school. For example, I was born at Georgetown Hospital, raised in River Terrace, and graduated from Friendship