Petula Dvorak in The Post: Three prophets who showed me the beauty of America — away from Capitol…
Wise men and prophets come in lots of different packages.
Washington Business Journal: Commercial property sales in D.C. tank as pandemic takes its toll on…
In many ways, D.C.’s real estate industry has been insulated from the worst effects of the pandemic — but property owners and prospective buyers are clearly pulling back from the commercial market.
WTOP: Local credit union, Safeway spread holiday cheer — $50 at a time
The beard was natural, though more gray than white, which didn’t make Chris Martin the most convincing Santa ever.
WTOP: Social distance assist: Metro adds real-time crowding information
In an effort to ensure social distancing on public transportation, WMATA unveiled a tool Wednesday that allows commuters to see, in real time, how full a bus is before it arrives.
Colbert King in The Post: You don’t have to be in a church to pray or feel spiritually nourished
Readers of this column know that I’m not one to start trouble. The last thing I want, especially during this Christmas season, is to get crosswise with Cardinal Wilton Gregory, archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington,…
Ashley Domm: Catholic Church funds should be used to help those in need — not put them at further…
I have been a Catholic all my life. As far back as I can remember, the church has played an active role in my development, from my own first communion to preparing for my now 6-year-old son’s entrance into the community. During all this…
What are Washington Ballet dancers Corey Landolt and Alexa Torres doing with no Nutcracker?
This year is the first in recent memory that dancers of The Washington Ballet won’t be performing The Nutcracker live. Many professional dancers had their first real stage experience in The Nutcracker. For professional company members and…
Washington Post: Attorneys general in D.C., Md. and Va. support lawsuit demanding ATF regulate…
The attorneys general of D.C., Maryland and Virginia are supporting a federal lawsuit seeking to have the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regulate the widely sold parts of homemade “ghost guns” as firearms, in an…
Washington Post: Museum of the Bible considers suing D.C. mayor over virus shutdown, citing…
Officials at the Museum of the Bible said Wednesday they are considering suing D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) over the city’s latest round of coronavirus restrictions, saying they prevent the museum’s employees from exercising their…
Fox 5: Exclusive: Violation notices show Solidcore operated in DC without license for years
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - In November, the CEO of Solidcore announced the boutique fitness brand would defy a D.C. order banning indoor group fitness classes, leading to an investigation by regulators that revealed the company's eight…
District Links: Progressives slated to lose clout on DC Council’s housing committee; mayor…
Happy Wednesday. Two progressive DC Council members are slated to lose their seats on the Housing Committee come next year — including the chair of the Human Services Committee, Brianne Nadeau, who told DCist she was surprised about the…
DCist: Ruling Against D.C.’s Eviction Filing Ban Could Spell Trouble For Struggling Businesses
When a judge struck down D.C.’s ban on eviction filings last week, attorneys were quick to point out that the order wouldn’t immediately affect at-risk renters in the city. But at-risk businesses are a different story.
DCist: Mayor Bowser Proclaims December 24, 2020 ‘Anthony Fauci Day’ In D.C.
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve, but this year D.C. will observe a second major holiday: Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day.
DCist: These Women Launched Workshops To Help New Moms Feel Less Alone During The Pandemic
Coping with postpartum depression and trauma is difficult for any new mother, but coupled with the social isolation required during the pandemic, it’s even harder.
DCist: Metro Is Now Publishing Real-Time Crowding Data For Buses
Metro is publishing information about crowding on buses in real time, on its website bus tracker tool and on third-party apps like Google Maps.
Washingtonian: Chef Kevin Tien’s New Restaurant Moon Rabbit Will Temporarily Close
The Wharf's modern Vietnamese destination is going into hibernation with the indoor dining ban.
jonetta rose barras: Is there an intersection between DC’s rise in violence and the coronavirus…
DC Council member Charles Allen’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety held a public roundtable with advocates and experts last week to explore alternatives to traditional policing. It was an interesting conversation; as many as 30…
City Paper: D.C. Restaurant Workers Fear Manning Those Instagramable Igloos
Jesty G., a server and bartender with 10 years of experience, was let go from a Northern Virginia restaurant last week that has “winter globes” where visitors can sit. He says his former employer never asked how servers felt about entering…
DCist: Max Scherzer And His Wife Erica Are Paying Adoption Fees For Some Animals At The Humane…
If you’re in the market for a new pet, now might the time to go for it thanks to Max Scherzer. The Washington Nationals pitcher and his wife, Erica Scherzer, are sponsoring adoption fees for 11 animals at local animal rescue operation…
DCist: As Officials Urge Against Holiday Travel, Locals Weigh The Risk Against Their Mental Health
Mas Tadesse is thinking about flying to San Diego. Her close friend, a recent widow, lives there, and Tadesse was there last Christmas to support her friend and her twin daughters. If it weren’t for the coronavirus, Tadesse says she would…