Summer Heat Series
How The 51st (and our readers) stay cool in D.C. summers
We can't beat the heat but we can try.
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Weekend Events
17 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Dance parties, bottomless wine, movies, and more.
Civics Roundup
Alt Fourth of July Activities: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, picketing continues at Le Dip, OAG community calls, and more.
Wilson Building Bulletin
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.
News
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.
Arts and Eats
La Tejana's love story
How a breakup brought one of D.C.'s most beloved breakfast taco spots into being.
Opinion
Opinion: Warehousing kids makes us all less safe
D.C.'s Youth Services Center isn't reducing crime—it's manufacturing it.
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.