Sarah Marloff

's arts section. For the past 12 months, we've covered the heart and soul of D.C.—from its thriving music scene to its robust theater culture and everything in between. In the way that art does, it offered more than just the ability to disassociate and escape, and reminded us of why we fight and what we're fighting for.

The Needle drops 19 points today. Bye bye blondie : After 14 months in office, convicted felon and President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi yesterday after months of speculation.

The sophomore novel from the Writer's Center's executive and artistic director is a vivid story of pain, place, and friendship.

Transformer's Collector's View series returns, as does the Arab American Culture Festival; plus a book launch for a history on local theater, and shows from Malone, Lemon Twigs, and Bill Callahan.

In the middle of collective bargaining, the parent company of Rockville-based immersive audiobook company Graphic Audio laid off half its staff, including the entire bargaining committee.

It's a long weekend so celebrate Black Pride, hear Dorn discuss American Spirits, join a dabke dance workshop, revisit New Pornographers, and get ready for the Making Vinyl Conference.

Six hours, 430 artists: Find tailored itineraries based on the bands you already know and love—from Kendrick Lamar to New Order.

As of 10 a.m. this morning, Janeese Lewis George continues to lead the mayoral race and Robert White has officially beat out Brooke Pinto for D.C. delegate.

Check out the venues, museums, burgers, books, beers, gay game nights, and more that City Paper writers are loving right now.

For our 2026 edition, City Paper editors and contributors travel back in time to reconsider some of the best people, places, and spaces from a decade ago.