There’s been a surge in citizen-led initiatives on D.C.’s ballots. Are they going too far?
For some it’s people-powered democracy. For others, it’s just too much.
Arts and Eats
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Lindsay Adams is making art about Black migration and her D.C. roots
The painter’s first institutional show runs at the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery through March 2026.
Leigh H. Mosley is documenting the legacy of D.C.'s Black lesbian elders
The artist and activist has been photographing an ever-changing city for more than six decades.
These D.C. experiences are the holiday gifts that keep on giving
The best present is … the promise of future presents, especially when they celebrate our city.
A new life for D.C.'s iconic Chateau Lounge
New owners of the old hand dancing spot want to preserve what made it so beloved. But they also want the nightclub to become a community hub.
Spinning Wheel Wines is putting Mid-Atlantic fruit front and center
This trio of young winemakers wants to show you why regional wine is so exciting right now.
These local authors walk you through D.C. history
"22 Walks in Washington That You Must Not Miss" highlights hidden and not-so-hidden secrets across the District’s neighborhoods.
District Fringe revives D.C.'s indie summer theater fest
The new festival picks up the baton from Capital Fringe, which ended last year after two decades.
La Tejana's love story
How a breakup brought one of D.C.'s most beloved breakfast taco spots into being.
Chinatown loses another legacy business
Jackey Cafe is the latest in a long list of losses for the neighborhood, as development and gentrification price out mom-and-pop shops and Chinese residents.
D.C.'s 'protest restaurant' brings Palestinian food and culture to U Street
Nesrin Abaza says Nabiha isn't just a source of home-cooked food, it's a safe gathering space for local Palestinians and activists.
Five spring staycation ideas around D.C.
From Hobbit Houses in the Blue Ridge Mountains to fancy hotels right in D.C., here are some ideas for your spring break trip.
How to spend a weekend in Cambridge, Maryland
Art, history, wildlife, and down-home cookin’ — oh my!
