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Ask A D.C. Native, Live! in Ward 7 Watch as two teams of D.C. natives go head to head answering trivia questions about the District's history and culture.

📣 Ward 7, this one’s for you!

Join us for the next edition of "Ask A D.C. Native, Live!" on Tuesday, March 24, at The Strand.

Two teams of D.C. Natives will face off answering trivia about D.C. history and culture — focusing on Ward 7!

Tickets are FREE, but you must RSVP ⬇️

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Spring into action: Your weekly Civics Roundup Plus, recess at the Capitol, a community clean-up, and more ways to get involved in D.C.

NEW: How are you getting involved around the city this week?

Our weekly Civics Roundup includes recess at the Capitol, a community clean-up, and more from @colleengrablick.bsky.social:

Record of Determination for a Partial and Temporary Closure of a Portion of Certain Federal Parkland at Meridian Hill Park for Human Health and Safety - Rock Creek Park (U.S. National Park Service)

From the link: “The closed areas will be more specifically identified on site by fencing and signage. The closed areas will be accessible only to National Park Service employees and project contractors.”

More: www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/m...

NEWS: Much of Meridian Hill Park will be closed 3/23–9/4/2026, according to the National Park Service. More info: www.nps.gov/rocr/learn/m...

@maustermuhle.bsky.social reported last year on the persistent funding issues that have delayed past renovations to the park: 51st.news/trump-wants-...

Unsolicited advice is always welcome! I'll take it to the team. 😎

NEWS: @mayorbowser.dc.gov has very unexpectedly released a report @ddotdc.bsky.social finished five years ago on what implementing congestion pricing in D.C. would look like. She had refused to make it public since it was done, but now calls congestion pricing "the wrong policy at the wrong time."

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Everyone who work, serves, visits, & lives in DC is fortunate to have @maustermuhle.bsky.social back covering DC government, @councilofdc.bsky.social & local politics at the @51st.news!

This thread is a master class in open journalism online, using social media to “show your work” & build trust
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The 51st is expanding D.C. needs more local journalists. You can help us hire them.

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D.C. Police Commander Who Shot Man At Wharf Is Known For Aggressive Tactics | DCist A 23-year-old man was shot by an off-duty MPD officer at the Wharf.

featuring a DC cop whose prior bad behavior was only ever covered by a local outlet (RIP and follow @51st.news!) dcist.com/story/22/07/...

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Spent all of yesterday deciphering what a new ruling from DC’s highest court means for our electric bills — an issue that residents are saying is becoming unsustainably costly.

(Spoiler alert: it won’t affect your Pepco bill in the short-term, but it could have bigger implications for the future.)

Ward 7 residents remain hopeful despite a tight budget season Councilmember Wendell Felder convened a budget town hall where participants ranked their funding priorities.

What's on Ward 7 residents' minds as Mayor Muriel Bowser prepares to release a draft of the FY2027 budget? Funding for grocery stores, small business opportunities, caregiving for seniors, and mental health services. 51st.news/dc-ward-7-bu...

Moves toward transparency for federal agents in D.C. Also: A proposed ballot initiative on a foie gras ban advances, and a new tax may come for disposable wipes.

The D.C. Council took small steps towards holding federal agents accountable last week, passing two emergency bills aimed at shedding light on what these agents are doing in D.C., and what happens when they use deadly force. 51st.news/dc-police-ov...

12 things to do around D.C. this weekend From hands-on workshops to festive celebrations, there’s a little something for everyone ready to welcome spring.

A Holi festival, jazz yoga, a mahjong workshop, and more ways to spend your weekend in D.C. 51st.news/dc-events-th...

International Women's Day: Your weekly Civics Roundup Plus, a protest mixtape release party, an urban agriculture fair, and more ways to get involved.

Celebrate International Women's Day this weekend with a rally for immigrant women in Malcolm X Park, or head to Marx Cafe for a showcase of art, music, comedy, and dance from women and femmes. 51st.news/internationa...

A D.C. court just reignited the debate over high electric bills Pepco has faced increasing scrutiny over expensive customer bills in recent months. A new ruling could have a lasting impact on how the utility calculates its rates.

The D.C. Court of Appeals has shaken up the debate over what D.C. Pepco customers pay for electricity, issuing a ruling that tossed out a previously approved multiyear rate hike.

Here’s what it means for your electric bill and for the future of utility rates. 51st.news/a-d-c-court-...

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DC tax payers can now file, despite Trump tax cut drama No pause or delayed deadlines are now expected.

If you've been waiting for a resolution to the city's convoluted fight with Congress before doing your taxes, rest assured: You may now go forth and file.

D.C.'s Chief Financial Officer says the tax-filing season will continue without interruption. 51st.news/time-to-file...

DC tax payers can now file, despite Trump tax cut drama No pause or delayed deadlines are now expected.

D.C. and Congress have been feuding over a local tax bill, but the city's chief financial officer says that residents can file their tax returns without any worry of delays or interruptions. 51st.news/time-to-file...

International Women's Day: Your weekly Civics Roundup Plus, a protest mixtape release party, an urban agriculture fair, and more ways to get involved.

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