The Elephant Free School, a nonprofit focused on political education and youth programming, will open at the Lincoln Temple United Church on Oct. 10.
D.C. is phasing out its temporary streatery program, and many U Street restaurants are tearing down their setups entirely — potentially eliminating one of the few accessible gathering spaces available.
A refurbished Yamaha piano — and the community around it. Open Piano at The Saloon on U Street offers a no-cost space for pianists.
As Tarot nights take over bars, witches say their craft is not a trend.
Howard University’s 101st Homecoming is just six weeks away, and ANC leaders, community members, and alumni are expressing concerns.
Performative men are taking over public parks in a series of competitions–but who created that safe space to openly play with gender?
The African American Civil War Memorial is scheduled to reopen in July after undergoing renovations.
Election results could influence the weeklong event’s identity as owners think about security and programming.
The donkey and elephant symbols on the U Street bar’s facade came down to reinforce the owners’ emphasis on civil discourse and inclusivity.
Along D.C.’s nightlife strip, the service industry is taking the Mayor’s new mask ‘recommendation’ seriously with news of the first positive cases of Omicron in the DMV.
The confirmation of Dr. Natalie Hopkinson and Cora Masters Barry to the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities secures a vital voice for underserved communities in the District, said DC NAACP President Akosua Ali.
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