What happened to all the weed shops?
Plus, what could it look like for the feds to take over D.C.?
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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.
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 What could happen if Republicans repealed D.C.'s home rule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: 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.: Devil's advocate
"Is he actually a Republican though?"
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.
Lo que debes saber sobre los operativos del ICE en D.C.
Trump ha amenazado con deportaciones masivas, pero aún así los residentes de D.C. tienen derechos. Hemos recopilado estrategias para que puedas protegerte a tí y a tu comunidad.
What razing the fed. workforce does to D.C.
Plus, an ICE enforcement explainer, a home rule lesson, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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D.C. vs. the Musk-Trump takeover: How residents fought back this week
“If someone’s always coming at you, it kind of bonds you together a bit – and you’re seeing that right now.”
D.C. Explained
What to know if you're arrested in D.C.
Understanding your rights is crucial to protecting yourself and your neighbors.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Let the great stadium debates begin!
Plus an extension of pre-trial detention provisions, and more.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: Should I raise kids in D.C.?
If you can afford to raise children in the city, here are four reasons why I think you should.
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Local florists weigh in: how to pick the perfect V-Day bouquet
There's an art to choosing flower arrangements for different people in your life.
Weekend Events
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Valentine's Day celebrations are starting early around D.C. Plus, more Lunar New Year festivities, museum tours, art walks, and shows at Wolf Trap.
News
The D.C. Council expels Trayon White over bribery charges
But he can still run to reclaim his seat in a special election that will take place in the next few months.
News
A year after decriminalization, Columbia Heights street vendors still can't get licensed
It’s been 16 months since D.C. created a new process to license vendors in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant. So why are so few vendors licensed?
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Trayon's last stand
The council is poised to boot embattled councilmember Trayon White, but his lawyer argues the legislative body isn't following its own rules.
Opinion
Opinion: A Capital Pride board member becoming a Trump appointee should ring alarm bells
D.C. has a long history of queer people refusing to assimilate into harmful systems. Vince Micone could have been one of them.
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Your guide to Black History Month in D.C.
Special exhibits, film screenings, book talks, food events, and more ways to honor and celebrate Black culture this February.
D.C. Explained
A guide to giving and receiving help in D.C.
Where to find all kinds of assistance, from legal aid to food donations to political organizing.