D.C. is often portrayed as a land of monuments and politicians. We want to show you something more. These are the stories that matter to us — about the city, its people, and the lives they lead — sometimes joyous, sometimes sad, often messy, but always interesting.
Memorials to lives lost from COVID
As more than 200,000 have died in the U.S. from COVID, there have been several recent memorials created in D.C.
The Chinatown Arch
The Chinatown Arch has been under wraps the past few months, getting its 7,000 glazed tiles, 35,000 wooden pieces, 23-carat gold, and 272 painted dragons refurbished. The wrappings have just come off, revealing an arch that looks like a newer version of the arch that has towered over 7th and H St. since 1986
The Lincoln Memorial – D.C.’s most uncommon playground
Where in D.C. can you find yogis, weddings, photo shoots, skateboarders, bikers, demonstrations and people working out all in one location? At the Lincoln Memorial.
Karen Ramsey, in memoriam
Karen Ramsey, our co-editor, photographer, and friend to so many in D.C., died on Monday. We are all still in shock, and there aren’t adequate words. Here are some of her photos that illustrate how Karen reached out and touched so many people. Karen showed up. All the time, everywhere. These next photos are just…
The Evolution of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Black Lives Matter Plaza started out as a response to the pain of the murder of George Floyd. It has evolved into not only a space for protest, but a place of creativity, art, music, love and expression of all kinds.
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
There’s been an overwhelming amount of emotion and an abundance of tributes over the past week after the death of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.