The Commanders’ energy plans for RFK stadium are already raising alarms
The team plans to ask for an exemption to the city's climate law that would allow it to add a natural gas-burning plant, which is worrying environmentalists and lawmakers.
Civics Roundup
Every week, we curate some ways to get involved in the city – whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers. This isn't an exhaustive list; share your events and trainings with us at 51st.news/submit-events
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10 ways to build a better D.C. this week
Rally against the National Guard deployment, celebrate the solidarity economy, and more ways to get involved.
12 ways to build a better D.C. this week
Support book access, testify about tech in schools, and more ways to get involved in D.C. this week.
15 ways to build a better D.C. this week
A Swap Palooza, a talk on Big Tech, and more ways to get involved around the city.
14 ways to build a better D.C. this week
Congressional Black Caucus Week networking, a museum birthday party, and more ways to get involved.
14 ways to build a better D.C. this week
A maternal health forum, a mural unveiling in Adams Morgan, and more ways to plug in.
12 ways to build a better D.C. this week
Show up for the District's state fair, a cargo e-bike show-and-tell, and other ways to get involved around the city.
20 ways to build a better D.C. this week
Fundraiser happy hours, collective bike rides, neighborhood cleanups, educational trainings, and more ways to get involved around the city.
23 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
Catch a back-to-school event, fold zines for Free DC, learn how to be a better ally, and other ways to get involved in the community.
22 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
Catch a local punk show at the library, bring a dish to a community potluck, and more ways to get involved around the city.
12 ways to volunteer around D.C. this week
Fighting back against one year of occupation and more ways to show up for your neighbors.