Mount Pleasant residents say 'hell no' to trees of heaven
This invasive species is spreading through the District. Some residents are taking matters into their own hands.
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After standing up to Trump, D.C. bishop has a new children's book about bravery
Rev. Mariann Budde faced backlash — and gained fans — after a sermon in which she asked the president to “have mercy” for the marginalized.
The Phillips Collection’s new exhibit puts local artists on a global stage
"Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise" is the result of an open call for art responding to the current political moment.
The five best desserts in D.C. for people who don’t like sweets, from a Capitol Hill baker
Jill Nguyen, owner of Capitol Jill Baking, tells us where to get green curry cake, Indian ice cream, and more.
A closer look at the restaurant closure that rocked Deanwood
Amid a dispute over unpaid rent, the community around Smokehouse at The Strand is reeling.
Imagining the future of D.C.'s arts and culture scene
We spoke to Ward 7 artists and residents about what's missing in the city's arts communities. Here's what they told us.
The five best places to get jollof rice in D.C., from a Ghanaian American food blogger
Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC tells us her favorite spots to get this celebrated West African dish.
D.C.’s new rules are pushing streateries off the street
The District made streateries permanent. But restaurant owners say the rules are too costly and complicated to keep them up.
Want to write? Here’s where to get started in D.C.
D.C. is a city full of creatives, but sometimes finding community takes a little research.
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.