What Juneteenth means to D.C. artists and cultural organizers
Amid the Trump administration's Freedom 250 programming, the celebration of emancipation feels especially loaded.
Janeese Lewis George declares victory in D.C.'s mayoral primary
She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins.
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How to mark Juneteenth around D.C.
This week features festivals, community cleanups, political education sessions, and more ways to plug into local movements.
14 things to do around D.C. over Juneteenth weekend
Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.
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Janeese Lewis George declares victory in D.C.'s mayoral primary
She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive wins.
Elissa Silverman wins the At-Large special election
The former councilmember will serve out the remainder of Kenyan McDuffie’s term, which ends in January.
Robert White wins D.C. delegate race
He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.
Janeese Lewis George poised for victory in the mayoral race
Progressive candidates had a strong showing in a historic election for D.C.
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The 51st’s D.C. voter guide
Here’s what to know about everything on your ballot for the June 16 primary.
We fact-checked the attacks in the D.C. mayoral race
Does Janeese Lewis George want to defund the police? Did Kenyan McDuffie mess up sports betting?
Trump's attempted golf course takeover threatens years of wildlife conservation
East Potomac Golf Links isn't just a golf course — it's part of a critical bird migration corridor.
Ask A D.C. Native: Why does everyone ask what I do for work?
Inquiring about a person’s career is largely due to the city’s transient, career-climbing nature. But there are more interesting questions to be asked.
D.C. Explained
Why D.C. probably won't know who won on election night
With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.
The 311 app has been broken for ages. What gives?
It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.
The 51st’s D.C. voter guide
Here’s what to know about everything on your ballot for the June 16 primary.
Ask A D.C. Native
Ask A D.C. Native: Am I obligated to visit the National Mall?
If you do, expect equal parts fascination and inconvenience.
Ask A D.C. Native: Why does everyone ask what I do for work?
Inquiring about a person’s career is largely due to the city’s transient, career-climbing nature. But there are more interesting questions to be asked.
Ask A D.C. Native: What traditions have you made in the city?
Holiday trips to the zoo, family reunions at Anacostia Park and more.
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What Juneteenth means to D.C. artists and cultural organizers
Amid the Trump administration's Freedom 250 programming, the celebration of emancipation feels especially loaded.
Trail Rangers bike the extra mile to tend to D.C.'s trail system
Meet the “Swiss Army knife of trail maintenance crews.”
Skateboarders say they’re being pushed out of D.C.’s most iconic spots
City-run parks can’t replace the history and culture of spaces like Freedom Plaza, people who grew up in the local skate scene say.
Residents are going to war with D.C.'s mosquitoes. Here’s how you can join them
Hundreds of people in Capitol Hill have banded together to take on summer's most persistent pest
Arts and Eats
The five best places to get jollof rice in D.C., from a Ghanaian-American food blogger
Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC tells us her favorite spots to get this celebrated West African dish.
D.C.’s new rules are pushing streateries off the street
The District made streateries permanent. But restaurant owners say the rules are too costly and complicated to keep them up.
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.
