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He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.

Progressive candidates had a strong showing in a historic election for D.C.

Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.

This week features festivals, community cleanups, political education sessions, and more ways to plug into local movements.

Amid an upsurge in immigration enforcement, many are hesitant to head to the polls.

Under my administration, economic growth will be inclusive across all communities, connected to our residents in need, and fiscally disciplined.

As mayor, I’ll implement a comprehensive, 10-point plan to lower the cost of our energy bills.

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.