Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski Is a History Lesson and a Moral Reckoning
The lesson is that governments either lacked the imagination to comprehend that the Germans were committing genocide, or lacked the interest to halt it.
Todd Haynes’ The Velvet Underground Is a Hallucinatory Time Capsule
Haynes’ documentary, his first nonfiction film, goes in dozens of different directions, because that’s the only way to make sense of the band.
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News
Street Reporter Chronicles the Work and Experience of a Street Sense Photojournalist
We talked to the documentary’s director about the project’s origins and what audiences can take away from the film.
Erin Palmer Is Looking to Unseat D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson
Is the Ward 4 ANC different enough from his last challenger?
Amigos Park in Mount Pleasant Gets Official Designation From D.C. Council
Regulars celebrate Council’s stamp of approval as a victory against displacement.
Food
Disco Mary Brings Apothecary Cocktails and Chef Elena Venegas’ Cooking to Shaw
The former Columbia Room Spirits Library and Punch Garden now serve mostly spirit-free drinks and vegan Mexican food.
Exit Interview: Feed The Malik Founder Anela Malik is Arkansas Bound
The author and influencer shares parting insights on D.C. dining and food media.
We’re Hiring a Carry-out Food Critic. Is it You?
You’ll evaluate and celebrate the District’s rich and historic carry-out culture by penning monthly reviews.
Arts
The Thanksgiving Play Is a Scathing Satire
Larissa FastHorse’s script mocking well-intended White people is a genius response—fitting for a MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner.
City Lights: Adjacency is a Kind of Order Offers Unexpected Intrigue
Together, the works of Maggie Michael and Caitlin Teal Price interconnect at the ongoing Formerly Was exhibit.
City Lights: Celebrate Harlem Renaissance Icons at Hillwood Estate
Columbia University’s Robert O’Meally discusses Jack Johnson, Josephine Baker, and D.C.’s own Duke Ellington.
Sports
Capitals Rookie Hendrix Lapierre Quickly Proving He Belongs in the NHL
Lapierre, 19, scored a goal in his NHL debut, helping the Caps beat the New York Rangers, 5-1, on the team’s opening night.
A.J. Francis Played Football at Maryland and for the Washington Football Team. Now, He’s a Rising WWE Star.
“I won’t be satisfied with what I’ve accomplished until I get the WWE Championship.”
ESPN’s PTI Debuted 20 Years Ago. Now Sports Debate Shows Are Everywhere.
“I’m so proud of the longevity of the show, but I’m more proud of the reasons behind the longevity of the show.”
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More Local News
D.C. Crime Lab Inching Toward Recertification
The accreditation for the firearms examination unit may take longer than others.
Bowser Sets Quick Traffic Safety Goals, Council Talks School Passage
Focus on traffic safety comes after four kids were hit by drivers in less than a month.
Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White Is Running for Mayor
Trayon White will join his colleague Robert White in the race for mayor.
The Weekend Rundown: Indigenous Climate Activists and Underpaid Employees
Plus, the father of two young girls hit by a driver while in a crosswalk speaks out.
City Lights: Drawn to Art Pays Homage to Women Visionaries
Burgeoning illustrators reimagine the lives of well-known artists in comic form at this online exhibit.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Come With Mixed Emotions for Restaurant Workers
Their struggles, exacerbated by the pandemic, are still front of mind.
Henderson Proposes New Residential Parking Scheme
A new bill would assign parking by ANC boundaries rather than according to ward as the Council debates redistricting.
Lydia Serving Afro-Caribbean Food and Cocktails Begins Its Debut in December
Victor Chizinga will wear many hats at his H Street NE bar and restaurant—owner, chef, and mixologist.
October Brings Two Recurring Filipino Pop-Ups to D.C. From Rising Local Chefs
Everything you need to know to try Hiraya from Paolo Dungca and Balangay from Erwin “Wing” Villarias.
Dischord House, the Home Base for Dischord Records, Turns 40
40 years ago, needing a place to operate their burgeoning label, Ian MacKaye and bandmates found what became Dischord House.
REDEYE Night Market Celebrates AAPI Resilience Through Food and Drink
More than 50 vendors will spread out on Pennsylvania Avenue NW on Nov. 6 from 4 p.m. to midnight.
A Visual Storytelling Workshop Helps One Afghan Family Process Grief
The workshops are designed to give refugees, who are forced into their situation and migration, the agency to tell the story of their relationship to the crisis back home.
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