The state of the Ward 8 race
Plus, Best World says goodbye, spotted lanternfly season arrives, and more.
Latest
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: Tightening curfews and banning cell phones for D.C. kids
Plus, pretrial detention expansion continues, but not permanently.
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.
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.
Best World closes for good
Here's what it meant to the owners, employees, and customers.
How The 51st (and our readers) stay cool in D.C. summers
We can't beat the heat but we can try.
17 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Dance parties, bottomless wine, movies, and more.
Alt Fourth of July Activities: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, picketing continues at Le Dip, OAG community calls, and more.
The D.C. budget's latest dramas
Plus, how a breakup led to the opening of D.C.'s best breakfast taco spot, and more news.
Wilson Building Bulletin: All the D.C. budget changes you need to know
Where things stand on the Commanders deal, Initiative 82, ranked choice voting, library hours, and more.
D.C. Council pauses Bowser’s push to repeal sanctuary-city status
Lawmakers removed her proposed repeal from a budget bill, but Congress might have the final say on the issue.
Weekend Events
14 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Cool off in a public pool, take to the (open) streets, and catch local comics.
Civics Roundup
Growing community: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, Ward 8 debate and more.
D.C. Explained
Do D.C. renters have a right to air conditioning?
What to do if your home doesn't have AC.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: As summer sets in, the D.C. Council moves to permanently expand pretrial detention
And Mayor Muriel Bowser wants more kids to be off the streets at night.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: How do you celebrate Juneteenth?
Festivals, concerts, and intimate gatherings with family and friends.
Civics Roundup
Street law and taxing the rich: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, ways to mark Juneteenth.
DCish
Things that drew a bigger crowd to the National Mall than Trump's parade
A non-exhaustive, highly accurate list.
Building The 51st
We received our 501c3 Status!
A welcome piece of good news and an important time to support our work
News
Here’s everything you need to know about the housing bills in the D.C. Council
And yes, we finally explain what the heck TOPA is.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Could there be a timeout for the RFK stadium deal?
Also: A local warrior ponders when it’s time to call it quits, and D.C. might get to vote on what time it should be.
News
Looking back on a complicated WorldPride
Against a tense political backdrop and corporate pullback, many locals turned out just as they do every year.
More Than Our Crimes
Opinion: D.C. must restore local control of parole
We owe it to the incarcerated residents whose chances at release keep being arbitrarily denied.