Local Tennis Fans Prepare for the Rafael Nadal Show
Hillary and Lisa Templeton are self-described "Super Rafans," the kind of Nadal supporters who plan trips specifically to see him play. They are far from the only ones.
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News
Not Letting It ‘Slide’ in D.C.
Advocates and youth lead an anti-violence movement in their communities
D.C. Council to Hold Roundtable on Gun Violence
After shootings make national headlines, the D.C. Council will host a roundtable on guns.
Mendelson Pushes DDOT to Reverse Ban on Parking in a Dupont Alley
"There’s plenty of space," the chairman says.
Food
Bet on Sports, Eat Wings at ExPat, Coming to Western Market in 2022
At 8,000 square feet, ExPat will be the largest tenant of the new Foggy Bottom food hall.
How Are Older Diners Navigating the New Normal at D.C. Restaurants?
Their thoughts on QR codes, streateries, restaurants without phone numbers, and service charges
Mellow Mushroom Closes in Adams Morgan After a Decade
Owner Amit Mehta says he didn't renew his lease because bar sales weren't rebounding.
Arts
City Lights: Aaron Myers’ Fourth Album Balances Pain With Joy
The jazz singer and pianist plays songs from The Pride Album July 30 at Eaton Hotel.
City Lights: Des Demonas’ Righteous Confrontation Is Pure Punk
The compulsively listenable five-piece play at Black Cat with The Owners on July 30.
Twist Won’t Have Anyone Asking for More
The Oliver Twist adaptation is bankrupt and boring, drained of all interest or spark.
Sports
Wizards’ New Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr. Arrives in D.C. Emphasizing Defense
"The one thing that always stood out with Wes is his intelligence about the game, where the game is headed, the modern NBA, and certainly his proficiency on the defensive side of the ball, which is an area that we absolutely must address immediately."
Lawrence Sapp Is Ready to Make Waves at the Tokyo Paralympics
Sapp, who trains with the Nation’s Capital Swim Club, is one of the first two male athletes with an intellectual impairment who will swim for Team USA at the Paralympics.
Georgetown Track Alum Rachel Schneider Shifted Her Mindset to Qualify for the Tokyo Olympics
After a disappointing finish at the 2016 U.S. Olympic track and field trials, Schneider learned to detach herself from the results. Success followed, and she will be running the 5,000 meters in Tokyo.
More Local News
The War and Treaty Are Headlining Wolf Trap. It’s a Triumph and a Homecoming.
The husband-and-wife duo with roots in D.C. are playing the Filene Center July 29. It's the culmination of a long journey of adversity and resilience.
City Lights: Celebrating Judith Leyster’s 412th Birthday
The National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts a free and virtual happy hour in the artist’s honor.
DC Health Releases New Data on Breakthrough Cases
Last week, DC Health released data, including new information about local “breakthrough cases."
Which Restaurants are Technology Trailblazers or Good Neighbors?
The RAMMY Awards will be different this year. Here are the finalists in a slate of pandemic-appropriate categories.
Eight Stand-Out Sandwiches to Devour in D.C. This Summer
From a sinful cheesesteak bagel to a purple interpretation of a Filet-O-Fish sandwich with a Filipino twist.
City Lights: The Underground Railroad, as Envisioned by Dawoud Bey and William H. Johnson
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s exhibit offers a convincing artistic portrayal of the route to freedom.
How Local Puerto Ricans Resist and Celebrate Through Music
Local musicians are dropping plenty of bomba and plena.
U Street NW’s Velvet Lounge and Dodge City Are Closing
"It's hard to think of many other places that opened themselves up to that level of innovation and variety in programming, and D.C.'s legacy in art and music has absolutely benefitted as a result.”
City Lights: Teen Cobra Christens Bad Candy
Lo-fi punk rock gets a sugar rush.
Blood Red Sky Is Exactly What It Says on the Tin. Your (Air) Mileage May Vary.
This is a film that delivers on its premise, so your enjoyment hinges on whether “hijackers take over a plane, and vampire mom is on board” sounds like great trash or irredeemable nonsense.
City Lights: Thievery Corporation Comes Home to Play
After several years of not performing, one half of the duo, Eric Hilton, looks forward to taking the stage.
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