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What happened to all the weed shops?

Plus, what could it look like for the feds to take over D.C.?

What razing the fed. workforce does to D.C.

Plus, an ICE enforcement explainer, a home rule lesson, and more.

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D.C. vs. Musk-Trump takeover

How residents are fighting back, what to do if you're arrested, and more.

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D.C. Council expels Trayon White

Hi everyone, We're in your inbox with breaking news from The 51st Contributor Martin Austermuhle, reporting on Trayon White's expulsion from the D.C. Council. The unanimous vote took place this afternoon following White's arrest last year and federal indictment on bribery charges. The

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Columbia Heights street vendors still can’t get licensed

Plus, Trayon White’s last stand, Black History Month events, and more

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Checking in on D.C.’s federal workers

Plus, details on a maternal health program for Black moms, the latest on Trump's pardon of two convicted cops, and more.

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What to know about clearing snow

Who's in charge of shoveling what? Can you face penalties for not doing it? We've got your answers.

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What to do when you don't have heat

Plus, lots of things to get into this weekend — and all winter long.

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Local queer organizers prepare for Trump

Plus, the council returns to the Wilson Building, weekend events, and more.

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Ding Dong 2024 is dead

Meet the Cathedral bell ringers! Plus, an explainer on the saga of RFK, and more.

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Introducing: Our Ward 7 Community Connector

Plus, some holiday bits and bobs.

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An overlooked opioid crisis

New data reveals older Black men in D.C. are dying of opioid overdoses at some of the highest rates in the country.