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.
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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.
15 things to do around D.C. this long weekend
Valentine's celebrations, a film fest, a free go-go concert, and more.
Overheard in D.C.: Yikes!
"Haven't been fired for DEI yet."
Local News Shouldn’t Rely on Algorithms—That’s Where You Come In
The 51st is powered by community in all sorts of ways.
Qué debe saber si lo arrestan en D.C.
Comprender sus derechos es crucial para protegerse a sí mismo y a sus vecinos.
D.C. vs. Musk-Trump takeover
How residents are fighting back, what to do if you're arrested, and more.
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.”
What to know if you're arrested in D.C.
Understanding your rights is crucial to protecting yourself and your neighbors.
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.
Seasonal Guides
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.
Weekend Events
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Lunar New Year celebrations, a garage sale, and more.
News
Local federal workers react to Trump's new work policies: 'People were sobbing in the halls’
Many of D.C.'s civil servants panic as they face job losses, hiring freezes, and return to office mandates.
News
Trump pardons two D.C. police officers convicted in fatal chase in 2020
The prosecutions of Terence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky, following the death of Karon Hylton-Brown, were historic.
News
Study shows Mamatoto Village’s culturally relevant care can improve birth outcomes for Black people
The non-profit's home-visiting program, Mothers Rising, brings maternal and infant care to the doorsteps of underserved communities.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: How has your neighborhood changed over the years?
From block parties to Capital Bikeshare.
Weekend Events
14 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Laugh with some of the region's best comics, snag a pass to meet the zoo's new giant pandas, or check out a blues-inspired opera.