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We would never waste $50 million on a wedding
Here's what we could do with 2% of Bezos’ wedding budget.
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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.
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.
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.