 of work a week for that to be affordable. DC's $17.50 minimum wage would mean 90 hours of work per week. Read more about the report at WTOP.com. Liz Anderson, WTOP News. Social running groups took off during the pandemic, especially among runners of color, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. As WTOP's Gigi Barnett reports, one DC crew is fueling the movement.