Loose Lips hears that Mayor Muriel Bowser just spent her summer vacation in Jamaica, and who could blame her for wanting to escape D.C.’s August heat? But it turns out Herroner has other reasons to ...
Ben’s Chili Bowl, a staple of D.C. since the 1950s. Photo credit: Darrow Montgomery As a longtime curator, scholar, and advocate working in D.C., I’m often asked to give cultural tours. It’s one of my ...
The Mall fireworks are likely to cause hazardous air pollution and “very unhealthy” conditions across central D.C., according ...
Julie Tayac Yates tries to visit Piscataway Park in Accokeek, Maryland, every few weeks. The Potomac River, which runs alongside the park, is too polluted for her to fish from anymore, but when the ...
Between July 1 and 2, 2026, City Paper presents the Real Locals’ Guide to America’s 250th, a five-part package with stories ...
What are locals doing for America’s 250th? With the escalating federal occupation of our city, it can be hard to ignore all the commemorations that serve to buttress the current authoritarian ...
Journalism is vital to our democracy and our community. And we believe it should be free and accessible to everyone. Rather than throwing up a paywall or charging a subscription fee, we believe there ...
A year ago Metro radically revamped the local bus system; a new report details what worked, what didn’t, and where it can ...
On the eve of America’s 250th, American University professor Natalie Hopkinson speaks with political sports writer Dave Zirin about protests, history, and his new book on Howard Zinn. Getting ...
“Uma Cancao para Pelo,” by Rik Freeman, from Resistance, Resilience, and Response: A Retrospective Exhibition at Honfleur Gallery through Aug. 1 What are locals doing for America’s 250th? With the ...