News
D.C. Democrats’ Legal Challenge to Initiative 83 Exposes Long-Simmering Frustrations with Party Leadership
Some feel party chair Charles Wilson is cutting them out of major decisions, including the move to challenge the new ballot initiative in court.
After Four Years, Mark Plotkin is Finally Laid to Rest
A small group gathered on Sunday, Sept. 24, to say goodbye to the impatient political commentator.
D.C.’s Inspector General is Investigating a Troubled Agency’s Contract with Former City Administrator Robert Bobb
It’s the latest bit of turmoil for the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, following employee complaints about its former director.
Food
Inside Voices: Poor Jail Food Fuels Conflict. Will New Legislation Help?
Former D.C. Jail resident Ivory Haight says she has watched people trade sexual favors for food.
Good Taste: Any Day Now’s Creative Comfort Food Shines From Sunup To Sundown
The collaboration between Tim Ma and Matt Sperber serves the region’s best breakfast sandwich and some impressive vegetarian dishes.
What Goes Into a Cocktail? The Latine Service Workers Behind D.C.’s Food and Beverage Industry
Casa Kantuta celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a pop-up series spotlighting the Latine talent supporting some of the city’s biggest bars and restaurants.
Arts
Making Sense of Stop Making Sense
The Jonathan Demme-directed 1984 Talking Heads concert film has been rereleased. Superfans will love it, but what of the skeptics?
Baño de Luna Tackles Temptation, Celibacy, and Drama
Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz’s play at GALA examines Catholic ideals, achieving success with standout lead actors.
March on Washington Film Festival: Throughlines From the Past Inspire the Present
Sixty years on, the civil rights movement continues to inspire art and activism through a local film festival.
A Reputation That Won’t—and Shouldn’t—Rub Off
Round House’s Ink revisits the British newspaper wars of the 1970s and the birth of a global supervillain.
