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Block Party, Ep. 3
Occasional mini-essays: one block, one hour, one day
News
Bowser’s Budget Tricks Scuttled An Effort to Help Migrants Break Free of a ‘Kafkaesque System’
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen’s bill to help migrants get government IDs is the latest legislation felled by budget games.
Weekend Roundup: Second Sexual Harassment Complaint Sustained Against John Falcicchio
The investigation by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office did not find evidence that Falcicchio retaliated against the complainant.
D.C. Residents Should Still Care About the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022
How a unanimously passed piece of D.C. Council legislation sparked a national debate about policing and statehood
Food
Good Taste: Hedzole Offers an Uplifting and Exciting Taste of Ghanaian Cuisine
Candice Mensah’s fast casual spot is now open in Sixteenth Street Heights.
Good Taste: 10 Reasons To Love Epic Japanese Wonderland Love, Makoto
The luxurious menus at this new food hall bring about moments of indulgence and delight.
Good Taste: Rooster & Owl’s Fledgling Ellie Bird Flies High in Falls Church
The slightly more casual outlet delivers serious fun and flavor.
Arts
Cambodian Rock Band Captures Rock ’n’ Roll Genocide
Now playing at Arena Stage through Aug. 27, Lauren Yee’s play provides a long-silenced soundtrack for a country still recovering from historical violence.
Swing Beat: Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation Broadens Its Turf
The local nonprofit continues to ensure jazz is used as a strategic tool for economic development by creating new showcases and working with city leaders.
Comedy Kumite, Rupert Garcia, and More Best Bets for July 27–Aug. 2
March Madness-style comedy battle, the Immigrant-Owned Mini Markt, The Room with its star Greg Sestero, Monochrome at MEG, and Chicano art from the Corcoran.
Talk to Me Puts a Gen Z Spin on Possession
You’ll be so scared while watching this dark, disquieting horror movie that you won’t worry about whether or not it makes sense.
