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Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is running for DC mayor The progressive lawmaker has big plans, but faces political and practical obstacles.

Janeese Lewis George is running for D.C. mayor.

She enters the race as "the progressive hopeful," @maustermuhle.bsky.social writes: A self-declared democratic socialist channeling D.C.'s anger over President Trump’s aggressive interference in local affairs.

Are other candidates coming soon? 👀

Women Are Telling the Truth in Their Out-of-Office Messages. It’s Devastating A national campaign is delivering a radically honest wake-up call about childcare, burnout, and what it means to live in a country without paid leave.

"I'm out of office because I'm a single mom paying $3,000 for childcare with no paid leave to fall back on."

"I'm OOO in the hospital for preeclampsia but I don't qualify for FMLA because I've been at my job less than 12 months.

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Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover Nearly nine months into Trump’s oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.

The sudden(-ish) lack of LGBTQIA-centered merch in the Kennedy Center gift shop is depressing, albeit not surprising - and conspicuous to anyone who's been and window shopped a couple times. This is my first visit since Trump took over.

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5 day trips to make you feel like the protagonist of a holiday romcom Get in loser, we’re romanticizing public transit.

Watching any holiday romcoms this weekend?

Here are our suggestions for day trips in the D.C. region that will make you feel like the main character of your own — and they're all transit accessible, choo choo!

Shop local with Free DC's holiday shopping guide A new shopping guide features dozens of places that have pledged to support D.C.'s autonomy.

If you're scrolling right now, we don't need to tell you what day it is.

Fight back against the e-commerce giants with @freedcproject.bsky.social's shopping guide, which features dozens of local businesses that have pledged to support D.C.'s autonomy.

23 things to do around D.C. this week There are plenty of things to do if you're in town over the long holiday weekend.

There are plenty of things to do if you're in town over the long holiday weekend.

@ilechelm.bsky.social's recommendations: Take in a show, go ice skating, or even wander through a museum. And of course, the holiday festivals and art fairs are multiplying.

More details:

Don't miss this week's opportunities to get involved locally!

All of the details from @colleengrablick.bsky.social: 51st.news/dc-civic-eng...

This season, we’re thankful for you Our worker-led newsroom wouldn't be possible without your people power.

Our worker-led newsroom wouldn't be possible without your people power.

Today and every day, @christurdisani.bsky.social writes, we're grateful for you.

(Featuring a shoutout to the inspiring team at @baltimorebeat.bsky.social, particularly @lisasnowden.bsky.social!)

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23 things to do around D.C. this week There are plenty of things to do if you're in town over the long holiday weekend.

What are you doing this weekend?

We've got an expanded 23 (!) picks from @ilechelm.bsky.social, including:
👵 @metrobardc.bsky.social's Golden Girls party
🥾 Hike with @washingtonwalks.bsky.social
❄️ @folger.edu's Frost Festival
🎤 Punk rock karaoke at the @blackcatdc.bsky.social

'D.C. fishing is a culture': Meet some of the anglers casting into our rivers We hit the banks of the Potomac and Anacostia with "Ernie the Hog Snatcher" and a host of other locals, who say fishing brings them peace, community, and fun.

Ever been curious about how to start fishing in D.C.?

@samdelgado.bsky.social got to know a few local anglers — and asked them to share some tips:

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"Over a year ago, we approached WAMU about [possibly] acquiring DCist’s newsletter list and social media accounts.

Last week, we received a final answer: No."

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Just did the $120 a year option. I also have donated to @boltsmag.org @theonion.com and @npr.org this year. It’s nice to get the daily emails.

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Mount Pleasant’s sidewalk astronomer might have to leave his home But Gael Gomez wants people to keep looking up — at the sky and in life.

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When federal agents shoot people in D.C., there are few details – and little accountability D.C. police officers are held to one standard, federal agents another.

Two recent shootings by federal agents in D.C. have highlighted the big gaps in training, transparency, and accountability that exist between them and D.C.'s local police officers. MPD has one set of rules, federal agents another: 51st.news/federal-poli...

Did you know there's a thriving community of anglers in DC? Whereas some people look at DC's rivers and see pollution, these fishers see potential.

I spent time with some local fisherman — including fishing influencer Ernie the Hog Snatcher — and got a close look at what fishing means to them. 🎣⬇️

We’re launching a health equity beat We want to hear from you: What D.C. health stories should we tell?

We want to dive deeper into how health shapes the lives of District residents.

To do so, we’re launching a health equity beat.

More from @abigailhiggins.bsky.social on what that means — and how you can help!