City Paper Primary Prep: Will Janeese Lewis George Waltz to Reelection in Ward 4?
Lisa Gore and Paul Johnson have critiqued the incumbent on crime, but neither has gained much traction.
News
Beyond the Parade: A 2024 Pride Guide to D.C.
Hold on to your sequins. From Memorial Day Weekend to June 30, the nation’s capital is alive with queer and trans events to celebrate, commemorate, and honor Pride Month. Here’s a solid sampling.
John Falcicchio Is Looking to Mount a Private Sector Comeback Following His Sexual Harassment Scandal
Bowser’s former right-hand man, forced from his office following accusations of sexual harassment, is trying to set himself up as a consultant in the development world, sources say.
The Investigation into John Falcicchio’s Sexual Harassment Scandal is Finally Public. It Leaves Many Questions Unanswered.
The probe reveals Falcicchio harassed a third D.C. government employee, but stops short of reaching other meaningful conclusions.
Food
Foxtrot Hastily Shutters Stores in D.C. and Elsewhere
The high-end grocery store has abruptly pulled the plug on all of its locations in D.C., Chicago, Austin, and Dallas.
Employees at The Wydown Are Forming a Union to Address Concerns with Management
Wydown Workers United is drawing attention to alleged workplace mismanagement and under-resourcing at their coffee bar locations on H Street NE and 14th Street NW.
Mt. Pleasant’s Joia Burger Adds Filipino Flourishes To Fast Food Faves
Don’t sleep on the ube soft serve.
Arts
Evita’s Return at GALA
Written by the theater’s new producing artistic director, Gustavo Ott, Mummy in the Closet screams a wake-up call to the fascism that is once again creeping around the globe.
Dragula and Lots To Look At: City Lights for May 23 Through 29
The Boulet Brothers make Halloween in May, DanceAfrica DC returns, and enticing visuals from Franz Jantzen, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, Terry LaRue, and more.
Swing Beat: Allyn Johnson Is Overdue for a Resurgence
The pianist played his first gig since COVID on May 5. Now he’s ready to get back out there as a solo performer or part of a trio.
Problems Between Sisters Gives an Unhinged Critique of Male Privilege
Julia May Jonas’ world premiere play at Studio Theatre is a women’s response to Sam Shepard’s True West, complete with violence and humor.
