A first birthday worth recapping
Celebrating the wins of the last 12 months and scheming for the future
A Christmas miracle? Senate approves bill to transfer RFK stadium land to D.C.
This gives the District an opportunity to build new housing, retail, parks — and possibly a new stadium for the Commanders.
Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country
Black men in their mid-fifties to mid-seventies accounted for nearly 38% of the city’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population.
It looked like D.C. was about to get RFK stadium. Then Elon Musk started tweeting
D.C.’s longstanding request to control and redevelop the 190-acre RFK site is now unclear, at best.
D.C. Council Passes Pared-Down Juvenile Justice Bill
And more news from the lawmakers' final legislative meeting of the session.
16 things to around D.C. this weekend
Holiday markets, indoor ice skating, plays, concerts, and more to do this weekend.
A Reciprocal Relationship
I recently visited an exhibit at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore about how Black media played a role
D.C. Council recommends expelling Trayon White
The actual vote on White's possible expulsion is expected for late February.
How to get an abortion in D.C.
A resource for abortion seekers traveling to and living in the District.
Everything you need to know about D.C.’s school lottery
The lottery opens this year on Dec. 16. Before you apply, here are some things you should know.
Ask a D.C. Native: Who do you consider a D.C. native?
If you had asked me this question a decade ago, my inflexible response would have been: born in a D.
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Holiday-themed events abound with markets, parties, light shows, a circus performance, the Gay Men's Chorus, and a photo opp with Krampus.
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