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.
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
Beautify our local green spaces or advocate for cheaper utilities.
Plus, cop watch training, a forum with the OAG, and more.
Plus, walk to the polls in Ward 8, and more ways to get involved.
Plus, picketing continues at Le Dip, OAG community calls, and more.
Rally outside the Wilson Building, celebrate what makes D.C. D.C., and root yourself in community.
Plus, a de-escalation training, free film screening, and more ways to get involved this week.
Plus, more housing advocacy opps, and a public conversation with Badar Khan Suri.
Plus, a trans monument unveiling, silent auction, and book talk.
Plus, Black Mothers March, a film screening, and an environmental walking tour.
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