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In Thomas Mallon’s latest novel set in DC, the political is personal

Bridey Heing Feb 24, 2019

Novelist and critic Thomas Mallon stands out for his character-driven approach to writing historical fiction. In 2012’s Watergate and 2015’s Finale — his two most recent titles — he followed an often-used practice in historical fiction by…

City Paper: The Fiction Issue 2018

Editor Jan 3, 2019

We asked you for fiction firmly rooted in D.C.—stories that brought us into neighborhoods, and that weren’t just about the District, but of it. Nearly 50 writers answered the call with entries that had strong common themes connecting them.…

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Fact and fiction intersect in Pelecanos’ latest novel

Tayla Burney Sep 12, 2018

George Pelecanos is a prolific and respected author whose work is often praised by critics for accurately portraying the District. In his latest novel, The Man Who Came Uptown, readers familiar with neighborhoods like Petworth, Park View…

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Phillips Collection’s new ‘Miró and the United States’ exhibit focuses on transatlantic cultural exchange rather than…

May 14, 2026 34

Tellingly, the newest exhibition at The Phillips Collection is titled Miró and the United States, rather than Miró vs. the United States. The latter framing might be expected in Washington, where…

District Links: Metro eyes transit improvements for RFK campus; researchers highlight post-pandemic growth in reading,…

May 13, 2026 9

Metro officials yesterday laid out a plan to handle post-event crowds at the new Washington Commanders stadium that would rely on improvements to the Stadium-Armory Station, a new "Gold Line" Bus…

District Links: New count finds 15.8% jump in homelessness among families in DC amid longer shelter stays; Reflecting…

May 12, 2026 33

New statistics released this afternoon by the DC government show a 4.4% increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness in the District over the past year, fueled by a 15.8% jump in…

District Links: PSC rejects request for suspension of Pepco’s rate increase; House committee subpoenas MPD’s…

May 11, 2026 91

The DC Public Service Commission late last week turned down a request for an immediate rate suspension and refunds as regulators reexamine Pepco's second Multiyear Rate Plan in response to an adverse…

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