The other winner of the Ward 8 election
Plus, what to know about summer curfew rules for kids and the debut of a new Fringe fest.
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D.C. wants to stop kids from gathering at night
Everything to know about the city's new summer curfew rules.
Wilson Building Bulletin: Ward 8 and the case for ranked-choice voting
Plus, the police union vs. Phil Mendelson and Trayon White’s AI supporter
District Fringe revives D.C.'s indie summer theater fest
The new festival picks up the baton from Capital Fringe, which ended last year after two decades.
Opinion: Respect the will of voters, fund semi-open primaries
The D.C. Council has voted to fund one part of Initiative 83. But another crucial aspect of the law is still in limbo.
12 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Outdoor concerts, a flower potluck, a kids' rock show, and more.
Mario Kart for a cause: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, cop watch training, a forum with the OAG, and more.
Your D.C. budget breakdown
Everything you need to know about the D.C. Council's first budget vote.
Crunch time: What you need to know about the D.C. Council’s budget vote
Lawmakers advanced a budget that managed to salvage some funding for social programs. Changes could still come at a second vote later this month.
D.C. Council approves ranked-choice voting, rejects rollback of tipped wage law (for now)
There was plenty of action on two of D.C.'s ballot initiatives.
Help us hire Martin Austermuhle!
The 51st is growing — but we can’t do it without you.
Why some D.C. renters are stuck without water
Plus, urination without representation.
DCish
In crappy move, Congressional interference forced D.C. to close its public bathrooms
Urination without representation.
Community Connections
Introducing our new Community Connector for D.C. Natives
Dwayne Lawson-Brown is a poet, playwright, and fiber artist who wants to amplify the voices of native Washingtonians.
Opinion
Opinion: Initiative 82 was supposed to help D.C.'s tipped workers. It did the opposite
The law eliminating D.C.'s tipped wage has actually reduced my income.
Opinion
Opinion: The D.C. Council must act to save health care for immigrants
The city owes its workers better than gutting their health coverage.
Weekend Events
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Outdoor movies, forest bathing, and more ways to make the most of your weekend.
Civics Roundup
SNAP Training: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, walk to the polls in Ward 8, and more ways to get involved.
Building The 51st
We would never waste $50 million on a wedding
Here's what we could do with 2% of Bezos’ wedding budget.
News
Trayon White wants another chance. Ward 8 challengers say it’s time to move on
An update on the state of an unexpected Ward 8 special election.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Tightening curfews and banning cell phones for D.C. kids
Plus, pretrial detention expansion continues, but not permanently.
DCish
We’re losing the war on spotted lanternflies, but we’re overlooking another battle
Tree of heaven, also a non-native invasive organism growing around D.C, is their favorite meal.
More Than Our Crimes
Opinion: The D.C. Council must not cut an effective violence interrupter program
Violence interrupters do crucial work in this city. They deserve to be supported.
News
Best World closes for good
Here's what it meant to the owners, employees, and customers.