Democrats say the U.S. needs more AI protections, not fewer
Kendall Staton
Murals on a mission: Street art making city streets safer
Crosswalks murals designed by students and local artists are part of a public safety initiative.
The Wash
Ellen Tannor
Hi, performative men: drag queens did it first
Performative men are taking over public parks in a series of competitions–but who created that safe space to openly play with gender?
Kelly Doyle
Sapphic Songwriters Night packs D.C.’s Songbyrd
“I think that a song is a snapshot of a feeling,” Levchenko said.
A Michelin-star chef opens a store in Kalorama-Sheridan
Daniel Petita reflects on his career as he opens Kalorama Market
Wash staff
Joy as Resistance: Dance Parties Take on DOGE
While protests at Tesla showrooms have popped up in nearly every state, two women in D.C. have decided to approach the issue differently: with dance parties aimed at drawing attention to Elon Musk’s involvement in the...
Organizers on World Pride safety: ‘D.C. is the place to be’
Capital Pride board member Vernon Wall still remembers when Miley Cyrus stood her ground at Capital Pride in 2017 during the first Trump Administration. “She said, ‘I promised that when this person was elected, I was...
Maria Lawson
Four Reasons to Become a Better Birder
“Once people are bitten by birding, they don't ever stop. They just keep birding.”
- Joe Corcoran
Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat
By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college students and...
DC advocates are concerned about the future of abortion access in their progressive city.
The White House and Congress are angling for District government control.
Looking for ways to help, local organizations support worried federal workers
The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance.
