Domestic violence survivors, among others, say the process at DHS’s Virginia Williams Family Resource Center “feels like it’s designed to break you down when you are at your lowest point.”
Whether you’re into retro zombies, pan de muerto, or classic fall festivals, we’ve got something for you on our list.
Hello, readers!
What a week of news it’s been — including just now, as Janeese Lewis George claimed victory in the mayoral primary, in a decisive win against her more moderate council colleague Kenyan McDuffie.
“We need to do something about this affordability crisis, we need leadership to be prepared to stand up against this administration for our families, and we need our government to work,” she this afternoon to a room at Busboys and Poets on 14th St. and V St. NW packed with reporters, just hours after McDuffie conceded the race.
For more of the latest election coverage and results, see here or keep scrolling; several races already have winners, and several more may not be over until this weekend. We’ll continue reporting results as they’re released.
But elections aren’t the only important news happening this week. We’re marking Juneteenth with a story from contributor India Kea, featuring reflections from local artists and organizers on what it means to celebrate emancipation in this political moment. And we’re launching “The 5 + 1,” in which D.C. tastemakers will share their local recommendations: five within a specific category, and one unrelated bonus pick. This week’s edition features hot takes on jollof rice — and an unexpected date spot.
This new series expands on our coverage of things to do, see, and eat in D.C. We hope you’ll find it as useful as our weekend events lists and our guides to getting civically involved around the city — like this weekend’s Ward 7 Juneteenth parade, where you can say hi to our Community Connector team!
— Gracie
She bested her former council colleague Kenyan McDuffie by double digits, crowning a wave of progressive victories in D.C.’s primary.
Amid the Trump administration's Freedom 250 programming, the celebration of emancipation feels especially loaded.
The former councilmember looks set to serve out the remainder of Kenyan McDuffie’s term, which ends in January.
He is set to succeed Eleanor Holmes Norton as the city's representative in the House of Representatives.
Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC tells us her favorite spots to get this celebrated West African dish.
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.
Here are some stories you may have missed this week:
See you next week,
Gracie
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