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A year after decriminalization, Columbia Heights street vendors still can't get licensed
It’s been 16 months since D.C. created a new process to license vendors in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant. So why are so few vendors licensed?
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Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Trayon's last stand
The council is poised to boot embattled councilmember Trayon White, but his lawyer argues the legislative body isn't following its own rules.
Opinion
Opinion: A Capital Pride board member becoming a Trump appointee should ring alarm bells
D.C. has a long history of queer people refusing to assimilate into harmful systems. Vince Micone could have been one of them.
Seasonal Guides
Your guide to Black History Month in D.C.
Special exhibits, film screenings, book talks, food events, and more ways to honor and celebrate Black culture this February.
D.C. Explained
A guide to giving and receiving help in D.C.
Where to find all kinds of assistance, from legal aid to food donations to political organizing.
Weekend Events
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Lunar New Year celebrations, a garage sale, and more.
News
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.
Ask A D.C. Native
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.
Building The 51st
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