Mayor Muriel Bowser Pitches Legislation To Pave the Way for Medical Cannabis Drinks Via Local Breweries But some worry the proposed partnership could pull revenue from an already struggling medical cannabis market.

Mayor Bowser announced a bill on Thursday that would allow local breweries and distilleries to produce THC drinks for sale to registered medical patients.

But some worry the proposed partnership could pull revenue from an already struggling market. Contributor LJ Dawson has the story:

Spring Arts Guide 2026: The Concerts We Can’t Wait For This season has local bands, up-and-comers, and a few big names—not to mention the return of Mosh Madness and a rave on Pennsylvania Avenue.

Tunnel and Massie play at Comet Ping Pong tonight! I wrote about it for Spring Arts Guide!

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Spring Arts Guide 2026: The Concerts We Can’t Wait For This season has local bands, up-and-comers, and a few big names—not to mention the return of Mosh Madness and a rave on Pennsylvania Avenue.

For City Paper's Spring Arts Guide I wrote about a show happening TONIGHT at Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring, Maryland! Magavox's and Ar-Kaics! Check it out here!

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Spring Arts Guide 2026: Readings and Lit Events to Attend Bibliophiles, mark your calendars for local writer events, author talks, panel discussions, story sprints, and more.

Wrote about a library newsletter that mutated into a punk 'zine for the Spring Arts Guide

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Spring Arts Guide 2026: The Visual Art Exhibitions Making a Splash This Season Pride and Belonging in African Art, a celebration of the influential women artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, and plenty more.

The @wcp.bsky.social Spring Arts Guide rolls out this week! I wrote about the We Make History exhibition at the Anacostia Community Museum.

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The Answers Issue 2026 Your questions are our command.

It's time for the Answers Issue baby! Got questions about D.C.? We Are All-Knowing! Case in point: we figured out what the deal is with that neon cloud car! (Not me specifically but-whatever, just read it)

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Confusing Japanese Glory Hole Has Too Many Bells And Whistles

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The Answers Issue 2026 Your questions are our command.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The @wcp.bsky.social Answers Issue is out!

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Beats Me: Ari Lennox Takes Neo-Soul to New Heights and Jeff Draco Drops Long-Awaited New Music Early 2026 brings new music from Massie, Cryptid Summer, Cash on the Nail, Unity for the Outcasts, and RDGLDGRN.

Wrote about Cash on the Nail and Massie for @wcp.bsky.social!

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Beats Me: Ari Lennox Takes Neo-Soul to New Heights and Jeff Draco Drops Long-Awaited New Music Early 2026 brings new music from Massie, Cryptid Summer, Cash on the Nail, Unity for the Outcasts, and RDGLDGRN.

I wrote about the new album from Cash on the Nail and the new single from Massie for @wcp.bsky.social!

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@404media.co Heya-you guys still shipping the ICE zine in January? I haven't seen mine yet

Your weekly roundup of ways to get involved in D.C. Plus, MLK Day Peace Walk, a new library exhibit, and more.

Attend a peace walk for MLK Day today, and then walk out of work and head to Capitol Hill tomorrow to fight for a free D.C. 51st.news/walking-out-...

We've analysed this video of the shooting of Renee Nicole Good yesterday in Minneapolis frame-by-frame to highlight the positioning of the gun and phone in the ICE agent's hands.
Video: @minnesotareformer.com with annotations by Bellingcat

Hyprov, Heretics, and Go-Go: City Lights for Dec. 18–24 Patti Smith, Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci's Hyprov, Rock’N’Shop, and Northeast Groovers and the Max Levine Ensemble anniversary shows.

Christmas Market! D.C.! Black Cat! See you there!

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Hyprov, Heretics, and Go-Go: City Lights for Dec. 18–24 Patti Smith, Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci's Hyprov, Rock’N’Shop, and Northeast Groovers and the Max Levine Ensemble anniversary shows.

There is a Christmas Market this Saturday at Black Cat and I think you should go! I wrote about why for @wcp.bsky.social

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Cuckoo for GoGo Puffs Anthony and Candice Shuford spent the government shutdown making their cereal dreams a reality. The soon-to-launch Cinnamon Crankin' Crunch pays tribute to D.C.’s homegrown music.

Husband-and-wife team Anthony and Candice Shuford are paying tribute to go-go culture with GoGo Puffs breakfast cereal.

“Ingredients are cinnamon, brown sugar, and go-go,” Candice says. More on the story behind GoGo Puffs:

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Girls on Toast, the JoGo Project, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: City Lights for Dec. 11–17 To do: A triple-header at Songbyrd, go-go and Girls on Toast in Silver Spring, holiday markets, Lovell Holder, and a Tuesday night movie.

Wrote about Girls on Toast for @wcp.bsky.social! They are playing at Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring tomorrow!

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It’s a Wonderful Life, JOHNNYSWIM, and More: City Lights for Dec. 4–10 Lean in to the season with JOHNNYSWIM, 21st Century Consort, and It’s a Wonderful Life, plus Water for Elephants, Musiq Soulchild, and Korean folk art.

I wrote about It's a Wonderful Life, one of my very favorite movies, for @wcp.bsky.social! It's playing this week at Angelika D.C.!

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2025 Fall Arts Guide: These Concerts Won’t Disappoint Rico Nasty, Ginger Root, Indigo De Souza, Saul Williams, Tarwa N-Tiniri, and Flock of Dimes are just some of the acts playing D.C. this fall.

The U.K.'s finest Y2K-core is coming to Washington D.C.! That's a lot of letters! You'll find even more in my preview for @wcp.bsky.social!

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2025 Fall Arts Guide: These Concerts Won’t Disappoint Rico Nasty, Ginger Root, Indigo De Souza, Saul Williams, Tarwa N-Tiniri, and Flock of Dimes are just some of the acts playing D.C. this fall.

W.I.T.C.H. plays at @blackcatdc.bsky.social tomorrow! I wrote about it for @wcp.bsky.social!

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2025 Fall Arts Guide: These Concerts Won’t Disappoint Rico Nasty, Ginger Root, Indigo De Souza, Saul Williams, Tarwa N-Tiniri, and Flock of Dimes are just some of the acts playing D.C. this fall.

Fall music guide is out! I wrote about
W.I.T.C.H., South Arcade, Purity Ring, Blood Lemon and more!

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2025 Fall Arts Guide: The Most Watchable Film Screenings This Fall From concert films to Hong Kong classics, there’s plenty of prestige coming to theaters, but you can also enjoy a trip to Elm Street.

The @wcp.bsky.social fall cinema guide is out now! Check it out!

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Here at CHIRP, we're celebrating the station's 15th anniversary all year long!

That’s 15 years of independent, commercial-free community radio and local events!

Give $15 today (or become a $15 monthly sustainer) to help guarantee we’ll be around for 15 more!

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Thank you!

Garbage, PUP, and Seven Samurai: City Lights for Sept. 11–17 Welcome to Night Vale tours, Seven Samurai screens, and live music from PUP, Jeff Rosenstock, Ekko Astral, Yaya Bey, and Garbage.

Wrote about Seven Samurai for @wcp.bsky.social!

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Larry Krasner welcomes battling Trump policies in campaign for third term as Philly district attorney The progressive prosecutor will take on former Municipal Court Judge Pat Dugan in the Democratic primary on May 20.

Interesting election to watch in Philly tomorrow: Larry Krasner, a figurehead of the "Progressive Prosecutor" movement, is being challenged in a primary by Judge Pat Dugan, who thinks Krasner is "too preoccupied with reform to prioritize public safety."

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I Read Pete Hegseth's Book It's mostly just boring.

I read Pete Hegseth's book! I'm not really sure why.

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As More People Get Stoned on Stronger Weed, Health Effects Are Becoming More Serious Higher concentrations of THC are resulting in more severe health issues and outcomes for some who use cannabis.

Good morning and happy 4/20 weekend! The @wcp.bsky.social Cannabis Issue is now out! Buzzkill that I am, I wrote about how weed is bad for you. Oh well. See you at the Planetarium...

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Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression WASHINGTON—Warning that Americans should brace themselves for an economic “period of transition,” President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that a recession would be an unfortunate but necessary st...

Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression

The Answers Issue 2025 You ask, we answer.

ICYMI: I wrote about liminal airport gift shops and what's going on in Ivy City for this year's Washington City Paper Answer's Issue!

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