
D.C. renters face record eviction levels amid dwindling aid and rising housing costs
New data shows evictions have surged past pre-pandemic levels, fueled by shrinking aid, high rents, and weakened tenant protections.
New data shows evictions have surged past pre-pandemic levels, fueled by shrinking aid, high rents, and weakened tenant protections.
The company, which claims to provide a better service than Uber or Lyft, has been defying regulators for five years.
Lawmakers are considering the measure to help clean up the Anacostia River.
The D.C. Council rejected a bill extending the youth curfew. Until it didn't.
He’s built a community that stood up for him when the threat of eviction loomed.
The shutdown continues — but our local arts and culture scene is going strong.
Plus, another visit to Capitol Hill.
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker introduced a policy package this week that he says is aimed at addressing the root causes of violence.
With powerful people spreading misinformation about our city, The 51st’s work is more vital than ever.
More than 200 teachers may soon have to leave the country because of what they say are broken promises from the city's school system.
D.C. did away with the death penalty 44 years ago, but the president is bringing it back.
We interview the filmmaker behind “Cracked Shells.”
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The Douglass Community Land Trust is creating permanent affordability and “pay-it-forward” homeownership to protect longtime D.C. residents.
Weekend Events
On the agenda: An extremely local music festival, stargazing, and celebrating one of South Korea’s biggest holidays.
News
You can’t legally get married, for one, and the city’s economy will take a hit.
Building The 51st
And what a year it's been!
Civics Roundup
Plus, plenty of chances to plug into Free DC this week.
News
Advocates say the elimination of DC Health Care Alliance, which insures 26,000 low-income residents, could have disastrous consequences.
How local residents are restoring D.C.’s green spaces — and combating the effects of climate change.
Wilson Building Bulletin
The end of D.C.’s growing budgets is ushering in new talks of fiscal discipline.
Community Connections
51st team members celebrated the end of summer with ice cream at the Benning Road library.
Weekend Events
Gear up for a bike festival, a punk-themed dog fest, and a chance to check out some lowriders.
Civics Roundup
Lobby for D.C. on Capitol Hill, attend a workshop on economic justice, and more.
Trump Takeover
It is legal for ICE and other agents to obscure their identity, but it comes at a cost.