D.C.'s budget is busted
Plus, the story behind D.C.'s first U.S. Figure Skating club, Bowser concedes on BLM Plaza, and more.
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Wilson Building Bulletin: D.C.'s busted budget
Plus, a crackdown on selling magic mushrooms.
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.”
How to spend a weekend in Cambridge, Maryland
Art, history, wildlife, and down-home cookin’ — oh my!
11 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Meet fellow creatives, swap some recipes, or ready yourself for cherry blossoms.
Your E Street Cinema memories
Reminiscing on moviegoers' best moments at D.C.'s beloved indie theater.
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.
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: 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.
Fact-checking the BOWSER Act, line-by-line
The congressional bill is the latest attack on home rule. But what’s it really saying?
Discounts and free services for impacted federal workers in D.C.
A living guide to resources for federal workers let go in 2025.
Eric Adjepong's Elmina brings Ghana’s beachfront cuisine to D.C.
"Elmina means treasure. I want to celebrate that," says the Top Chef alum.
Building The 51st
Your support helps The 51st show up for federal workers
...and the city. It's going to take everyone doing what they can.
Building The 51st
It's been one year since DCist was shut down
Here's what we've grown thanks to you, and what's needed to keep going.
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Weeded out: As D.C. shutters cannabis gifting shops, what comes next?
The city has closed 28 unlicensed weed stores in an enforcement crackdown, but even legal shops say they're struggling to stay afloat.
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District of Congress? What could happen if Republicans repealed D.C.'s home rule
With history as our guide, we make some educated guesses.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Bowser, the stadium tour
Plus, local rideshare business tries to recall D.C.'s attorney general and a date is set for the Ward 8 special election.
Ask a D.C. Native: What are you hopeful for?
People power and rest for Black women.
Overheard in D.C.
Overheard in D.C.: Devil's advocate
"Is he actually a Republican though?"
Weekend Events
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
See thousands of orchids, make your own candle, or sit down for a game of checkers.
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Trump is razing the federal workforce. What will that do to D.C.?
The federal government creates tens of thousands of jobs in D.C., including in adjacent industries like consulting and nonprofits. The fallout on D.C.’s economy could be severe.
D.C. Explained
How to defend your neighbors (or yourself) from ICE enforcement in D.C.
Trump has threatened mass deportations, but D.C. residents still have rights. We've rounded up strategies to protect yourself and your community.
Arts and Eats
8 cheap but sweet spots for a D.C. date night
Celebrate your lover (or get to know a new one) without breaking the bank.
Weekend Events
15 things to do around D.C. this long weekend
Valentine's celebrations, a film fest, a free go-go concert, and more.