The 51st

Candidates have largely embraced the use of artificial intelligence, which is unregulated in local political campaigns

With the introduction of ranked-choice voting, officials say the results could take days.

Meet the “Swiss Army knife of trail maintenance crews.” 

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.

From nature and music to Pride events, and a whole lot in between, kick off the summer in community at one of these fun local gatherings.

And other ways to get involved — like shaping the future of a new trail, learning about the history of Pride, and voting in the primary election!

It’s been more difficult than usual for many users to request and receive city services.

Welcome the summer with a family Pride festival, an outdoor Hamilton sing-along, and even a baby rave.

The mayor proposed eliminating an office that has helped low-income students access food over the summer and made it easier to start farmers markets.

Sam joined The 51st as a full-time reporter in May.

If you do, expect equal parts fascination and inconvenience. 

Maryland has already enacted similar legislation. Now it's D.C.'s turn.

Learn how to help voters on Election Day, build out local Black history archives, and other fun ways to get involved in the community.

The program is subsidizing D.C.’s richest and failing to diversify candidate pools. Our city can take inspiration from Seattle's democracy vouchers.

Alexander Esquivel spent two months in immigration detention. His family is still living with the consequences.

With more than a quarter of judicial seats open, the court system is being stretched to its limits.

Hundreds of people in Capitol Hill have banded together to take on summer's most persistent pest

Celebrate the warmer weather at a local music festival, a Saturday night comedy show, or a film screening — all free!

A performance by the Ratical Left, a community museum reopening, and more.

Candidates sparred over home rule, public safety, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's legacy.