Find your action: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, celebrating five years of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, and more.
A new map is fueling a debate on housing and displacement in D.C.
Critics of the proposed Future Land Use Map say it isn't thinking big enough.
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Find your action: Your weekly Civics Roundup
Plus, celebrating five years of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, and more.
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Say goodbye to the cherry blossoms — and hello to a spicy comedy festival, a basketball tournament featuring local bands, and more.
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Editor's Picks
How these D.C. natives are fighting to preserve the city's Black culture
By creating content, merch, and experiences that are for and about Chocolate City
PHOTOS: When did you first realize the District had changed?
Eleven D.C natives on how they remember their city.
In Chevy Chase, a fight over a library, affordable housing, and a ‘giveaway’ to a developer
The debate over putting housing above a beloved public library continues.
D.C. Explained
Does your tap water smell like chlorine? There’s a reason why.
You're not imagining things — but the water is perfectly safe.
A new map is fueling a debate on housing and displacement in D.C.
Critics of the proposed Future Land Use Map say it isn't thinking big enough.
Everything to know about Malcolm X Park’s closure
From the schedule to Trump's role in the park's restoration.
What can be done about your expensive Pepco bill?
Financial assistance, energy audits, and avoiding third-party suppliers can help.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: Is D.C. still Chocolate City?
Gentrification in the District has displaced large numbers of longtime residents. What pieces of a Black utopia remain?
Ask A D.C. Native: What should I know about Ward 8?
It's a sprawling ward, with more than a dozen neighborhoods, landmarks, and gems.
Ask A D.C. Native: What’s a D.C. memory that defines your childhood?
For our columnist, two festivals along Georgia Avenue captured the feeling of being raised by this city.
DCish
As Metro turns 50, transit diehards are keepers of its history, quirks, and identity
They collect memorabilia and create tributes to the iconic system.
After the city tells Alan’s Oasis to move, its future is uncertain
Handing out water every day has made Alan a fixture at this Brightwood intersection.
After last year’s record attendance, the Washington Spirit return to the pitch
The D.C. soccer team heads back to Audi Field with their star forward, new uniforms, and hopes for another championship run.
Q&A: Richard A. Freeman Jr. on building a national dance career and his D.C. roots
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts graduate was recently named artistic director of the country's fourth-largest Black dance company.
Arts and Eats
Want to write? Here’s where to get started in D.C.
D.C. is a city full of creatives, but sometimes finding community takes a little research.
Lindsay Adams is making art about Black migration and her D.C. roots
The painter’s first institutional show runs at the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery through March 2026.
Leigh H. Mosley is documenting the legacy of D.C.'s Black lesbian elders
The artist and activist has been photographing an ever-changing city for more than six decades.
These D.C. experiences are the holiday gifts that keep on giving
The best present is … the promise of future presents, especially when they celebrate our city.
