News

Wilson Building Bulletin: 911 hearing, ending child marriage, DCHA check-in

Rounding up the weekly news from D.C.'s seat of government

Weekend Events

13 things to do around D.C. this weekend

A Palestinian film festival, a Black tattoo convention, a Halloween drag brunch, and more happenings for this last October weekend. 

Arts and Eats

How to spend a date day in Baltimore

Spend a day gallivanting around Baltimore with Christina Sturdivant Sani.

DCish

D.C. podcaster talks Love is Blind ahead of finale

Is marriage a cult? Is reality TV love a scam? All that, and more.

D.C. Explained

D.C.'s ranked-choice voting initiative, explained

Here’s everything you need to know about Initiative 83, appearing on your ballots this fall.

Weekend Events

12 things to do around D.C. this weekend

Celebrate Howard’s 100th homecoming, learn about worm composting, and attend a Turkish dance party this weekend.

Ask A D.C. Native

Ask A D.C. Native: How long does someone have to live in D.C. before they aren’t a transient?

Longevity is a factor, but you should also check these seven boxes.

Arts and Eats

3 fall cocktails I tried this week

The bartender was a recent Miami transplant and self-proclaimed “fall hater." Fortunately, her cocktails painted a different picture.

Our favorite fall walks around D.C.

Autumn is officially here, and it's the perfect time of year for some Main Character walks around town.

Meet our team

Meet our team: Abigail Higgins

It takes a village to make The 51st. We’ll occasionally dedicate some space to introducing a member of the team.

D.C. Explained

What to know if you get an eviction notice in D.C.

You have time, options, and legal recourse. And you’re more likely to get a better outcome if you’re well informed.

You Street

Your most memorable Circulator moments

Walks (rides) of shame, lost items found, and very, very kind drivers. Here's how residents will remember the D.C. Circulator.