Pepe Montesinos immigrated from Oaxaca, Mexico, to Washington, D.C., in 1965, and 10 years later his American dream took root in Adams Morgan. For 40 years, his restaurant Mixtec was a neighborhood staple, serving...
Yousef Alshammari
Yousef Alshammari
Smithsonian ZooLights too good to pass, even with day-long rain
Rain made way for a gloomy, picturesque setting at the Smithsonian ZooLights Monday night, which managed to attract visitors despite unappealing weather conditions. Celebrating its annual lights show, the Smithsonian...
Advocates: Impeachment hearings spotlight sentiment about immigrants of all types
Immigration lawyers and advocates say the impeachment hearings raise uncomfortable issues about treatment of immigrants sitting at the witness table.
The Imperial: a new bar from Jack Rose opens in Adams Morgan
Adams Morgan is set to welcome another bar to its already lively 18th Street strip. The Imperial, part of the Jack Rose Dining Saloon, officially opens on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to the delight of local residents and bar...
Profiles: 3 women leading DC African immigrant communities
Washington is home to a higher proportion of African immigrants than any major U.S. city. While the black or African-American population in the U.S. stands at 13%, the District’s population is 17%. Black women around...
Adams Morgan locals on new Wawa store: Mostly ‘Meh’
Less than a month after opening on Adams Morgan’s famed 18th Street strip, local shoppers and business owners say Wawa doesn’t create that much of a dent on convenience store activity. Despite being a well-known brand...
