Mitch Ryals
@mitchryals.bsky.social
Managing editor of Washington City Paper
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Couples’ content, coffee dates, and diamond maximalism are out. Meddling, marathon first dates, and elopements are in.
Here’s Ms. Guided’s take on what’s in, what’s out, and what your friend’s loser boyfriend says about her:
Here’s Ms. Guided’s take on what’s in, what’s out, and what your friend’s loser boyfriend says about her:
Ms. Guided: Relationship Ins and Outs for 2026
A guide to what’s in, what’s out, and why your friend’s loser boyfriend is her responsibility.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Couples’ content, coffee dates, and diamond maximalism are out. Meddling, marathon first dates, and elopements are in.
Here’s Ms. Guided’s take on what’s in, what’s out, and what your friend’s loser boyfriend says about her:
Here’s Ms. Guided’s take on what’s in, what’s out, and what your friend’s loser boyfriend says about her:
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Accusations are flying back and forth at the DC Housing Authority: contractual shenanigans, financial mismanagement, threats, and name calling.
The internal auditor was put on admin leave, and then promptly filed a whistleblower lawsuit.
Read about it:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7771...
The internal auditor was put on admin leave, and then promptly filed a whistleblower lawsuit.
Read about it:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7771...
Housing Authority Internal Auditor Put on Leave Amid Her Probe of Contracting Misconduct and Financial Mismanagement
Petuna Cooper alleges in a lawsuit that the agency’s leadership is retaliating against her while an internal memo alleges she has mistreated employees.
washingtoncitypaper.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Accusations are flying back and forth at the DC Housing Authority: contractual shenanigans, financial mismanagement, threats, and name calling.
The internal auditor was put on admin leave, and then promptly filed a whistleblower lawsuit.
Read about it:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7771...
The internal auditor was put on admin leave, and then promptly filed a whistleblower lawsuit.
Read about it:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7771...
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Trump’s inaugural parade. The dismantling of BLM Plaza. No Kings and Free DC protests. Pride. National Guard deployment. The People Issue.
Revisit 2025 through @darrow-m.bsky.social’s lens:
Revisit 2025 through @darrow-m.bsky.social’s lens:
2025 in Photos
Revisit 2025 through City Paper photographer Darrow Montgomery’s lens.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Trump’s inaugural parade. The dismantling of BLM Plaza. No Kings and Free DC protests. Pride. National Guard deployment. The People Issue.
Revisit 2025 through @darrow-m.bsky.social’s lens:
Revisit 2025 through @darrow-m.bsky.social’s lens:
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A new D.C. Auditor report says that during his time as ANC 8C chair, Salim Adofo used ANC funds on headshots and event photos used in his campaign for D.C. Council. The auditor identified nearly $18K in questionable spending.
More on the report and Adofo’s response:
More on the report and Adofo’s response:
Salim Adofo Used ANC Funds for Political Purposes, D.C. Auditor Says
Adofo disagrees with the auditor's findings that as chair of ANC 8C, he spent thousands on professional headshots and other photos for use in his campaign.
washingtoncitypaper.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A new D.C. Auditor report says that during his time as ANC 8C chair, Salim Adofo used ANC funds on headshots and event photos used in his campaign for D.C. Council. The auditor identified nearly $18K in questionable spending.
More on the report and Adofo’s response:
More on the report and Adofo’s response:
Gas bills going up!
D.C. residents will see their gas bill increase by roughly $11.24 per month starting Jan .1.
Washington Gas claims their modernization plan is necessary to improve safety and reliability. Critics say its a profit strategy with harmful climate and health risks. Full story:
Washington Gas claims their modernization plan is necessary to improve safety and reliability. Critics say its a profit strategy with harmful climate and health risks. Full story:
Gas Rate Hike to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026, As Part of Washington Gas’ Controversial Modernization Project
The Public Service Commission recently approved partial funding for Washington Gas Light Company’s accelerated pipeline plan, which the company says is intended to modernize the District’s natural gas...
washingtoncitypaper.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Gas bills going up!
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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:
“Ingredients are cinnamon, brown sugar, and go-go,” Candice says. More on the story behind GoGo Puffs:
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.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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:
“Ingredients are cinnamon, brown sugar, and go-go,” Candice says. More on the story behind GoGo Puffs:
Camden Development, which manages 2 buildings in DC, shows new employees orientation videos that promote a "hugging culture." One is titled "hug life."
“Hugging is simply a part of who we are,” one video says. "...And now that you’re part of the Camden Family, we look forward to hugging you too.”
“Hugging is simply a part of who we are,” one video says. "...And now that you’re part of the Camden Family, we look forward to hugging you too.”
December 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Camden Development, which manages 2 buildings in DC, shows new employees orientation videos that promote a "hugging culture." One is titled "hug life."
“Hugging is simply a part of who we are,” one video says. "...And now that you’re part of the Camden Family, we look forward to hugging you too.”
“Hugging is simply a part of who we are,” one video says. "...And now that you’re part of the Camden Family, we look forward to hugging you too.”
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NEWS: At-Large Councilember Anita Bonds will try to delay ranked-choice voting's rollout at next Tuesday's D.C. Council session. She has an emergency bill that would push RCV to 2027, instead of it being used next year. She says there isn't enough time for outreach and education.
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
NEWS: At-Large Councilember Anita Bonds will try to delay ranked-choice voting's rollout at next Tuesday's D.C. Council session. She has an emergency bill that would push RCV to 2027, instead of it being used next year. She says there isn't enough time for outreach and education.
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NEW: Federal prosecutors have failed, for the second time, to re-indict Letitia James.
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
NEW: Federal prosecutors have failed, for the second time, to re-indict Letitia James.
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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A new lawsuit claims Bernstein Management Corporation charged hidden fees across 16 rent-stabilized apartment buildings to increase rates past legal limits. Here’s what we know:
Bernstein Management Corporation Charged Hidden AC Fees in Alleged Attempt to Increase Rates in Rent-Controlled Apartments, Lawsuit Claims
For years, BMC advertised units with “all utilities included” while allegedly forcing rent-controlled tenants to pay a mandatory AC fee, according to a lawsuit.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A new lawsuit claims Bernstein Management Corporation charged hidden fees across 16 rent-stabilized apartment buildings to increase rates past legal limits. Here’s what we know:
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Devin Denzel Davidson was just 3 when his father, Rare Essence drummer Quentin “Footz” Davidson, was killed.
Now, Footz’s legacy shapes Devin Denzel’s new album, The Test of Faith, with an unmistakable go-go feel. More on how he’s carrying go-go forward:
Now, Footz’s legacy shapes Devin Denzel’s new album, The Test of Faith, with an unmistakable go-go feel. More on how he’s carrying go-go forward:
Rapper Devin Denzel Pays Homage to His Father and Go-Go With His Latest Album
Standing on his ancestor’s shoulders, the son of original Rare Essence drummer Quentin “Footz” Davidson wants to carry go-go into the future.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Devin Denzel Davidson was just 3 when his father, Rare Essence drummer Quentin “Footz” Davidson, was killed.
Now, Footz’s legacy shapes Devin Denzel’s new album, The Test of Faith, with an unmistakable go-go feel. More on how he’s carrying go-go forward:
Now, Footz’s legacy shapes Devin Denzel’s new album, The Test of Faith, with an unmistakable go-go feel. More on how he’s carrying go-go forward:
Remember that @dcdoes.bsky.social professional development event that looked a lot more like a party (a go-go band, acrobats, DJ EZ Street as emcee)?
Some of the spending for that event (and others) violated local rules against using public funds for entertainment and food, according to the OIG.
Some of the spending for that event (and others) violated local rules against using public funds for entertainment and food, according to the OIG.
December 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Remember that @dcdoes.bsky.social professional development event that looked a lot more like a party (a go-go band, acrobats, DJ EZ Street as emcee)?
Some of the spending for that event (and others) violated local rules against using public funds for entertainment and food, according to the OIG.
Some of the spending for that event (and others) violated local rules against using public funds for entertainment and food, according to the OIG.
The jovially complicit white shirt cop in these videos appears to be Jason Bagshaw, a notorious commander with a history of aggressive tactics. He also fatally shot an armed man at the Wharf in 2022 while off duty. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
December 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The jovially complicit white shirt cop in these videos appears to be Jason Bagshaw, a notorious commander with a history of aggressive tactics. He also fatally shot an armed man at the Wharf in 2022 while off duty. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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NEW— DC Metropolitan Police just shared a tiny bit more body cam footage from the March US Institute of Peace raid in response to my FOIA lawsuit w/ @rcfp.org
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
NEW— DC Metropolitan Police just shared a tiny bit more body cam footage from the March US Institute of Peace raid in response to my FOIA lawsuit w/ @rcfp.org
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds won't run for re-election in 2026, @trsdc.bsky.social reports. Next year's campaign season is gonna be lit:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7754...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7754...
December 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds won't run for re-election in 2026, @trsdc.bsky.social reports. Next year's campaign season is gonna be lit:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7754...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7754...
It appears as if Ward 8 CM Trayon White has failed to submit required financial disclosure forms dating back to Jan. 2024. The Board of Ethics and Gov Accountability just posted the notice of violation today:
bega.dc.gov/sites/bega/f...
bega.dc.gov/sites/bega/f...
bega.dc.gov
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It appears as if Ward 8 CM Trayon White has failed to submit required financial disclosure forms dating back to Jan. 2024. The Board of Ethics and Gov Accountability just posted the notice of violation today:
bega.dc.gov/sites/bega/f...
bega.dc.gov/sites/bega/f...
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They say never read the comments. Unless it’s three D.C. councilmembers (who are all running for higher office, two against each other) doing some debating on the merits of the expanded youth curfew on Instagram.
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
They say never read the comments. Unless it’s three D.C. councilmembers (who are all running for higher office, two against each other) doing some debating on the merits of the expanded youth curfew on Instagram.
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Zachary Parker has a notable new challenger in Ward 5: Ex-DNC delegate Bernita Carmichael.
Memorably, she led an attempted takeover of the Ward 5 Democrats' leadership a few years back...with Parker's support. This was a @mitchryals.bsky.social classic:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/5222...
Memorably, she led an attempted takeover of the Ward 5 Democrats' leadership a few years back...with Parker's support. This was a @mitchryals.bsky.social classic:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/5222...
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Zachary Parker has a notable new challenger in Ward 5: Ex-DNC delegate Bernita Carmichael.
Memorably, she led an attempted takeover of the Ward 5 Democrats' leadership a few years back...with Parker's support. This was a @mitchryals.bsky.social classic:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/5222...
Memorably, she led an attempted takeover of the Ward 5 Democrats' leadership a few years back...with Parker's support. This was a @mitchryals.bsky.social classic:
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/5222...
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After Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row last year, the Trump administration is retaliating by sending them to the supermax. Prisoners are locked in cells smaller than a parking space 22-24 hours a day.
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
Death Row Prisoners Granted Clemency by Biden Brace for "Living Hell" Under Trump - Bolts
Trump officials are retaliating by imposing the harshest conditions in the entire federal prison system, including near total isolation.
boltsmag.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
After Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row last year, the Trump administration is retaliating by sending them to the supermax. Prisoners are locked in cells smaller than a parking space 22-24 hours a day.
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
One prisoner told me he fears he won't make it out alive.
My latest:
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Happy to say that Beats Me is back and there's plenty of new music coming out of DC. And in which I review a fun pop-punk EP from Truth or Dare for @wcp.bsky.social washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
Beats Me Is Back With New Music From Black Fortune, Phil Adé, and Kind of Christine
Fall’s DMV releases include a debut EP from Truth or Dare, a reissue from Glo-Worm, and new tracks from Crystal Casino Band and Broke Royals.
washingtoncitypaper.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Happy to say that Beats Me is back and there's plenty of new music coming out of DC. And in which I review a fun pop-punk EP from Truth or Dare for @wcp.bsky.social washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
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Fresh off grilling elections officials at a hearing yesterday, Wendell Felder introduces a bill meant to delay the implementation of ranked-choice voting.
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Fresh off grilling elections officials at a hearing yesterday, Wendell Felder introduces a bill meant to delay the implementation of ranked-choice voting.
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
A similar push failed during the budget talks. And, FWIW, BOE said Monday it was on track to have RCV ready by June...
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NEW: DOJ files a notice it is appealing last week's ruling against National Guard deployment in D.C. The appeal goes to the D.C. Circuit.
Coverage at Law Dork on last week's ruling: www.lawdork.com/p/federal-ju...
Coverage at Law Dork on last week's ruling: www.lawdork.com/p/federal-ju...
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NEW: DOJ files a notice it is appealing last week's ruling against National Guard deployment in D.C. The appeal goes to the D.C. Circuit.
Coverage at Law Dork on last week's ruling: www.lawdork.com/p/federal-ju...
Coverage at Law Dork on last week's ruling: www.lawdork.com/p/federal-ju...
@mayorbowser.dc.gov announced today that she will not seek a fourth term. The end of her decade as the city’s leader opens up the race to replace her. Two sitting councilmembers have already started making noise ...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
Mayor Muriel Bowser Won’t Run For a Fourth Term
Two sitting D.C. councilmembers have already started making noise about running to replace her.
washingtoncitypaper.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
@mayorbowser.dc.gov announced today that she will not seek a fourth term. The end of her decade as the city’s leader opens up the race to replace her. Two sitting councilmembers have already started making noise ...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7747...
Great reporting from Steve Thompson at the Post about two developers close to Mayor Bowser who are getting PAID off of an affordable housing project near the RFK Stadium site.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/int...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/int...
How D.C. developers made big money on a taxpayer-funded housing project
The Ethel was built on land provided by the city and benefited from a cascade of government subsidies that helped enrich its developers, a Washington Post investigation found.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great reporting from Steve Thompson at the Post about two developers close to Mayor Bowser who are getting PAID off of an affordable housing project near the RFK Stadium site.
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/int...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/int...