Students Return to School as D.C. Files Restraining Order Against Teachers’ Union
D.C. files a restraining order against the Washington Teachers’ Union to prevent them from striking. The WTU president says she is advising teachers to return to school on Tuesday.
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News
Cases Have Decreased Overall, But D.C. Needs To Stay Vigilant
The coronavirus isn’t contained, and variant cases were reported in neighboring states. Time to double mask?
D.C. Council Set to Override Two More Bowser Vetoes
It sets up the potential for an awkward Monday morning media briefing.
What Does Chris Geldart Think About Racial Justice?
The new deputy mayor for public safety and justice on his role in his new appointment in the Bowser administration.
Food
Why Are So Many D.C. Chefs Riffing on Fast Food Classics Right Now?
Would you like nostalgia with that?
Mayor Bowser’s Proposed Alcohol Act Could Change How We Drink in D.C.
The legislation also encourages grocers to open stores east of the river by using liquor sales as an incentive.
Denizens Gets Into the Ghost Restaurant Game With Sunday Gravy
The brewery will start serving homey Italian food out of its Silver Spring location on Wednesday. Riverdale Park is up and running.
Arts
City Lights: Sixth & I Covers Judaism’s “Laughing Matters”
Rabbi Shira Stutman will teach a two-part online class, “Laughing Matters: Judaism, Comedy, and Identity," with fellow rabbi Aaron Potek.
City Lights: Listen to Tony Cruise’s Max Res Default
As a pioneer of Prince George’s alternative music community, Cruise has garnered a reputation for his individuality. Max Res Default is a perfect reflection of his distinctness.
City Lights: Davóne Tines Sings the Powerful Recital No. 1: MASS
“COVID has meant a lot of change,” says Northern Virginia-raised vocalist Davóne Tines, “and for me it’s meant slowing down, taking time to reflect, whether you want to or not, on how things have been in life.”
Sports
John Wall Gets Win Over His Faltering Former Team
"It is definitely weird him being on the other side, but I'm happy for him."
Wizards Struggle in First Game Since COVID-19 Outbreak
"We didn't play particularly well, but we played hard, and that's all I can ask for right now."
I Came As a Shadow Captures the Lasting Legacy of John Thompson Jr.
"I really hope that people who read this understand this was a person who bridged eras in a very remarkable way, who grew up during Jim Crow and then met six presidents."
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More Local News
In Supernova, Love Stares Down an Ending
Over warm meals, a visit with friends, and long stretches of driving, Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci's characters inch closer to a reckoning.
City Lights: I Hate It Here Is Timely and Relatable
I Hate It Here, Studio Theatre's new audio play, chronicles the events of 2020 while exploring their emotional toll.
Bride of the Sea Follows a Family Across Borders and Decades
Eman Quotah's debut novel is a poet's manuscript—a compelling story that comes alive in its lyricism.
Why Students Are Helping Seniors Sign Up for COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
Are two people really needed to book one appointment?
Bowser Administration Sought to Sidestep Judge’s Ruling on Lucrative Medicaid Contract
The Office of Contracting and Procurement continues to skirt the law while Medicaid beneficiaries pay the price.
The Pandemic Explained In Three Charts
To understand the impact of the pandemic, look no further than the latest D.C. Auditor report.
City Lights: Hygge and Home with the National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is trying to bring some hygge into our lives with “Wind Down Wednesday: Hygge and Home."
Child Care Providers to Get Vaccinated in February
“We have a long history in this country of not valuing that kind of work, in our racist history in particular."
City Lights: Golden Triangle BID Wants Your Haiku
The Golden Triangle BID needs entries for its annual haiku competition.
Mayor Bowser Gets Vaccinated
Child care workers will continue to wait.
Early Signs Say Biden Will Engage with Local D.C.
Joe Biden visited Call Your Mother, and tenants asked his administration for rent cancelation.
D.C. Restaurants Have Diners Help Cover Pandemic-Related Costs
Service charges and fees help restaurants pay for masks, take-out packaging, and higher wages.
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