Hello, D.C.,

We’ve been blown away by the support we’ve gotten since we asked for your help as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic. So far, 173 of your fellow readers have pitched in to support their community paper. It’s incredible to see, but we know we can do more. And we have to. The paper is losing a lot of money from canceled events and lost ad sales, but Washingtonians need free, trusted local journalism now more than ever. Help us reach 600 members by the end of April, which would double our current membership, so that we can continue providing valuable journalism for everyone. Will you be one of them?

In just the last week, our members have enabled us to keep our newsroom running and cover the impact of COVID-19 on our community. Here are a few highlights: 

• Are DC Hospitals Prepared For More COVID-19 Infections?

• D.C Bars and Restaurants Launch Fundraisers for Workers, Other Expenses

• Some Landlords Say They’ll Help Tenants With Rent. Others Aren’t Saying Much.

• Local and Regional Performers Reflect on Life Without Live Music in Wake of Coronavirus

• The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Nearly Everyone in Sports

• DC Jail Inmate Tested for Coronavirus, 67 Quarantined Due to Possible Exposure. 

• How To Help Small Businesses Through COVID-19

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We’re here to keep you entertained and moving. 

• Join City Paper Arts Club! We’ll be watching movies and reading books together (in spirit). We’re currently reading The Plateau by Maggie Paxson.

• Watch a concert film that salvaged a canceled production and brought 21st Century Consort’s H2O program to life in a new way.

• Virtually check in on cherry blossoms or indulge in ‘90’s nostalgia.

• Stream select films from the now-virtual Environmental Film Festival.

• Enjoy first-rate photography from the comfort of your quarantine or watch The Legend of Cool “Disco” Dan.

• See a fantastic foreign film or time travel to 1968 through social media with author and historian Marya McQuirter’s dc1968 project. 

• Home Gym, a series where our staff tests out different online fitness experiences, includes reviews of a ’90s dance party on Facebook Live, Instagram Live yoga with cats, and a virtual circuit training class.

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And now for some throw-back distraction! 

Here are some light-hearted pieces and interesting long reads from our archives to fill your quaran-time:

•  What Are Six D.C. Bars Really Like at Last Call?

• The Fiction Issue: Read winners of our annual writing contest.

• Past Pain Inspires Olympic Champion 

You can also digitally flip through our archives on Issuu.

Thanks for reading, D.C. Stay home, stay well, and, if you can, please consider becoming a member.