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Local federal workers react to Trump's new work policies: 'People were sobbing in the halls’
Many of D.C.'s civil servants panic as they face job losses, hiring freezes, and return to office mandates.
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Trump pardons two D.C. police officers convicted in fatal chase in 2020
The prosecutions of Terence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky, following the death of Karon Hylton-Brown, were historic.
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Study shows Mamatoto Village’s culturally relevant care can improve birth outcomes for Black people
The non-profit's home-visiting program, Mothers Rising, brings maternal and infant care to the doorsteps of underserved communities.
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Ask A D.C. Native: How has your neighborhood changed over the years?
From block parties to Capital Bikeshare.
Weekend Events
14 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Laugh with some of the region's best comics, snag a pass to meet the zoo's new giant pandas, or check out a blues-inspired opera.
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Two days in and some things we know for sure
I can’t shake the image of the president being sworn in, flanked by some of the richest men in the world. The tech billionaires surrounding Donald Trump on Monday have all had a hand – some more than others – in degrading the local and national media landscape, resulting in fewer
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Everything you need to know about clearing snow (or not) in D.C.
We might love seeing snow come down, but let's be fair: we're not very good about shoveling it once its on the ground.
D.C. Explained
What to do if your apartment doesn't have heat
D.C. law requires landlords to provide adequate heating in your apartment. Here’s what to do if they’re not.
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It's inauguration weekend. Here are 26 ways to enjoy D.C. anyway.
Attend a protest, a day of service, or just make crafts and cry.
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How The 51st team cures the winter blues
Chili, space heaters, and actually going outside (?)
Weekend Events
19 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Listen to hip-hop classics played by the Kennedy String Quartet, attend a booze-free happy hour in honor of Dry January, or celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy at the Anacostia Community Museum.
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Amid uncertainty, D.C. queer organizers plan for Trump administration
More legal resources, access to gender-affirming care, and mental health support are top of mind for the queer community.