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McDuffie (finally) enters mayoral race
January 15, 2026 · 💌 Kaela
Mornin! The D.C. Public Library revealed its most borrowed books of 2025. “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner topped the non-fiction chart and “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore was the most popular fiction. Are ya’ll ok? 😭
What's CITY Talking About
McDuffie (Finally) Enters Mayoral Race
After months of speculation, former D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie announced he will run for mayor. He’s the second to announce after Janeese Lewis George, setting up a competitive contest for Bowser’s seat in November. McDuffie has promised “economic growth with guardrails” and to protect home rule. [Washington Post 🔒]
FBI Raids Reporter’s Home
The FBI raided Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home yesterday, seizing electronic devices as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally having classified materials. The Post called the move “highly unusual and aggressive” and a sign that the Trump administration will “set no limits” when it comes to independent press. [The Guardian]
Inside the DMV’s Data Centers Driving Up Your Electric Bill
To many a local’s chagrin, Northern Virginia is the data center capital of the world. And now, Prince George’s County lawmakers are debating whether to build yet another data center that could exacerbate rising environmental concerns and even drive up your electricity bill. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
Thursday, Jan. 15
- 🎛️ Tunes: RHR, Sixx4Sixx, Black Rave Culture at Transmission (H Street)
- 💬 Story District Presents: New Year, Who Dis? at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🤝 Cowork. Co-learn. Co-survive the job market. at MLK Library (Downtown)
- 🦚 Peacock Room Shutters Open at the Asian Art Museum (The National Mall)
- 🔍 Exhibit Opening & Hunt: Secrets of Espionage at O Museum in the Mansion (Dupont Circle)
Friday, Jan. 16
- 🤘 Local Tunes: Mouthpiece w/ Line Of Sight, Everybody Takes One, Posicion Unida, Inversion, Fightback at St. Stephen’s Church (Mt. Pleasant)
- 🎊 Embassy of Serbia New Year's Celebration at the Serbian Ambassador's Residence (Kalorama Heights)
- 🪩 Tunes: Buzz Effect 2: Lethal Injection at Transmission (H Street)
- 🕺 SOS: The Recession Pop Party at 9:30 Club (Shaw)
- ☕ Espresso at Home at Counter Culture Coffee (Adams Morgan)
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Experience Revolutionary Music with Ruckus & Davóne Tines
Join bass-baritone Davóne Tines and early music band Ruckus for an exploration of American identity through centuries of song, presented by Washington Performing Arts. This performance at Sixth & I on Wednesday, January 28 reimagines hymns, ballads, and revolutionary music, asking questions about justice and community as America reaches 250.
🥪 The lamb pita at Yellow was named one of the best sandwiches in North America by the Michelin Guide. All I have to say is, where have you been Mr. Michelin?!
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