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What is Metro Lift and why is no one using it

Plus, what's happening with the D.C. Council this week, the story behind U street's family-owned Palestinian restaurant, and more.

An PSA poster in a Metro tunnel encouraging people to pay their fares.

Metro offers reduced fares for low-income riders, but there's not many takers

The program isn't widely known, and applying for it is an additional barrier.

A picture of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chairman Phil Mendelson with a pile of cash, a Shh emoji, and a Metro sign.

Wilson Building Bulletin: D.C.'s budget woes continue

Plus: More debate on D.C. Council secrecy, and a kid who just really wanted to vote.

The owner of Nabiha, Nesrin Abaza, sits at a table covered in small plates of Palestinian food, with a black and white photograph of her mother behind her.

D.C.'s 'protest restaurant' brings Palestinian food and culture to U Street

Nesrin Abaza says Nabiha isn't just a source of home-cooked food, it's a safe gathering space for local Palestinians and activists.

A phot of the The National Building Museum, a large, red brick building with a lot of windows, with blue skies in the background.

15 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Lots of festivals — from film and music to chocolate and more.

The top of a white stadium in front a clear blue sky.

Washington Gas hearing and RFK forum: Your weekly Civics Roundup

Get ready to plug in.

Will D.C.'s budget fiasco derail Metro funding?

Plus, Commanders' deal takes shape, Wizards szn recap, and more.

A black and white photograph of a metro escalator, viewed from the bottom, depicting the arched entryway and profiles of riders.

Metro faces uncertainty as D.C. budget showdown drags on

Metro's shaky financing model means this funding scare isn't the first, and experts warn it's unlikely to be the last.

A photo of Chairman Phil Mendelson and Mayor Muriel Bowser with a picture of a football, cash, a quiet emoi, and a staircase.

Wilson Building Bulletin: The Commanders’ stadium deal takes shape

Also: A single-minded focus on staircases, tax deals for transit development, and a hearing on making the D.C. Council more or less transparent.

Five spring staycation ideas around D.C.

From Hobbit Houses in the Blue Ridge Mountains to fancy hotels right in D.C., here are some ideas for your spring break trip.

Alexandre Sarr of the Washington Wizards shoots a basketball as a defender guards him.

Despite a mountain of losses, the Wizards are still on the path to success

The team’s rookie class showed real promise and brought new life to D.C. in a season where losing was the goal.

Protester line a street in D.C., holding signs that say BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Organizer trainings and orientations: Your weekly Civics Roundup

Get ready to plug in.

An image of the empty council dais in the Wilson Building.

D.C. Explained

Everything you need to know about the D.C. Council

Be it resolved, you will learn plenty about the city's legislature.

Graphic of Mendelson and Bowser over an image of a corner of RFK Stadium.

Wilson Building Bulletin

Wilson Building Bulletin: A push to stop a stadium at RFK

The fight over the fate of a new football stadium at the old RFK site may soon be heating up.

Someone picks kale surrounded by orange flowers and greenery.

D.C. Explained

Climate change is making gardening in D.C. harder. Don't let that stop you.

D.C. faced record-breaking temperatures this year. We rounded up the best advice for gardening in a warming world.

Photo of a light brown building in the back with green plants and flower garden in the forefront.

Seasonal Guides

D.C. in Bloom: 29 events to celebrate spring

From garden tours and cultural festivals to specialty markets and crafting workshops, springtime in the District is full of vibrant things to get into.

A black, white, red, yellow, and blue mural on a red brick wall depicts Washington Capitals player Alexander Ovechkin.

DCish

D.C.'s Ovechkin overtakes Gretzky's record

The Washington Capitals left winger made history, scoring his 895th goal.

A mural of a Black woman next to a banner that reads March for Jobs, with a street sign that says Ben Ali Way.

Civics Roundup

Peace Day and more workshops: Your weekly Civics Roundup

Plus, a panel in honor of D.C. Emancipation Day.

News

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.

Two drawings of the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pond, one at night and one during the way.

DCish

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.

Photo collage depicting D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the John A. Wilson building, question marks, money, and a "shhh" emoji.