Medicaid cuts could spell disaster for local health clinics
Plus, the comics creator putting the District in DC, the D.C. Council's general audacity, and more news.
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Federal Medicaid cuts threaten health care for thousands in D.C.
The proposed cuts could present an existential threat to community health centers that serve the city’s low-income residents. Black residents, who make up the vast majority of D.C.’s Medicaid enrollees, are likely to be hit the hardest.
This famous D.C. creator is revitalizing DC Comics
His works on Arlington's android Avenger and Wonder Woman's battles on the White House lawn are putting the District in DC.
Wilson Building Bulletin: The D.C. Council gets more secretive
Democracy dies in darkness, or something like that.
Plenty of protests: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Calls to protect D.C.'s Sanctuary City status, a rally for federal workers, and a march for Palestine.
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Beer trails, poetry readings, and more.
Trump comes for D.C.
What’s in his latest executive order
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.
Weekend Events
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Race pedal boats, unlock happiness, or take a guided walk in nature.
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Your photos: the first glimpses of D.C. spring
It's a magical time!
Community Connections
An update from our Ward 7 Community Connector
While we have a snapshot of what residents want from local news, we have so much more to learn.
Senate votes to spare D.C. from dramatic budget cuts
You can't spell funding without "fun," but this week wasn't that
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In Congressional lobbying blitz, some D.C. residents were told to contact representatives they don’t have
With no voting representation, residents struggle to be heard as the city faces the potential for devastating budget cuts
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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.
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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!