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This Indian Pakistani spot offers just what you want from a neighborhood spot: flavorful food, generous portions, and reasonable prices.

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As of 10 a.m., Janeese Lewis George continues to lead the mayoral race; Robert White has officially beat out Brooke Pinto for ...

Editor Kevin Naff describes Brown, who joined the paper in 1987, as “a rock, helping us navigate financial crises and a pandemic. The Blade wouldn’t have survived without her dedication.” Pitts has ...

Sign up for City Lights, our twice-weekly guide to arts and nightlife in the D.C. area. It lands in your inbox every Sunday and Thursday. That sense of instability is ...

D.C.’s queer party scene has experienced plenty of ups and downs, from William Dorsey Swann’s pioneering drag balls to the ...

A bipartisan bill that would help the American people afford homes, you say? Yes please. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act was created to lower costs, build ne ...

At least 52 people have died in ICE custody since January 20, 2025, according to a Human Rights Watch analysis. “The mortality rate of deaths in ICE custody is at its h ...

Following Janeese Lewis George and Aparna Raj’s primary wins, it seems D.C. voters, and the rest of the country, are looking for policies rooted in common sense values.

Minus one point for corruption and spending our tax dollars to enrich himself. -1 [ CREW, Brennan Center, History ] Dream is ...