Mitch Ryals
@mitchryals.bsky.social
Editor of the Banner in Prince George’s County. Former managing editor of Washington City Paper.
Today is my last day @wcp.bsky.social, but I’m not going far. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned in a couple weeks for news from Prince George’s County via the Banner! washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7859...
Editor’s Note: After Eight Years, Mitch Ryals Signs Off
Goodbye for now, but I’ll be around.
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Heyyooo! @wcp.bsky.social is a finalist in three categories at the Association of Alternative Newsmedia's annual awards! aan.org/aan/announci...
Announcing the 2026 AAN Award Finalists • AAN Publishers
Finalists in the AAN Awards for 2026 (covering content in 2025) have been announced. Read all about it!
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A nonprofit watchdog filed an ethics complaint against @janeese4dc.bsky.social over some questions about her financial disclosures. @wcp.bsky.social contributor Suzie Amanuel draws the line from the nonprofit's board member to @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social's campaign.
A Nonprofit Accusing Janeese Lewis George of Ethics Violations Has a Board Member With Ties to Kenyan McDuffie’s Campaign
Kenyan McDuffie’s mayoral campaign paid for “research services” from a firm whose vice president sits on the nonprofit’s board.
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Retired @dcpolicedept.bsky.social Sgt. Charlotte Djossou blew the whistle on police officials juking the stats years ago. Now she’s out with a tell-all book with details about her affair with a superior officer and how women are mistreated in the department. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7853...
Sex in the Stairwell and Threesomes in the Office: Former D.C. Police Sergeant’s Tell-All Book Reveals the Department’s Grimy Secrets
Former MPD Sgt. Charlotte Djossou talks with City Paper about her affair with Asst. Chief Andre Wright, who was served with a termination notice this week.
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Several high-ranking @dcpolicedept.bsky.social officials received notices of termination today following an internal investigation into crime stats: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7852...
Multiple High-Ranking D.C. Police Officials Were Served With Notices of Termination Following an Investigation of Crime Stats
As many as 19 officials are facing disciplinary action ranging from suspension to termination.
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Today, @tpaperny.bsky.social and I will be at the DC History Conference at the MLK Library from 12 to 2 p.m. Come by and say hi and learn about her dope column about hidden and forgotten places: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/cate...
At least 15 high-ranking @dcpolicedept.bsky.social officials—including captains, commanders, and assistant chiefs—are implicated in a sweeping investigation of crime statistics, two sources told me. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7851...
At Least 15 High-Ranking D.C. Police Officials Are Implicated in a Sweeping Internal Investigation of Crime Statistics
The sustained findings against at least 15 high-ranking officials come as Republicans in Congress have renewed their focus on crime in D.C.
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A teenager in was allowed to walk free on a gun charge because a @dcpolicedept.bsky.social officer failed to show up for the detention hearing. Three days after the teen was released, he allegedly shot and killed a man in a dispute over a PlayStation 5. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7837...
A Teenager Accused of Murder Was Released from Jail Three Days Earlier Because a D.C. Cop Didn’t Show Up For Court
An 18-year-old was allowed to walk free from a gun charge because a cop failed to show up for court.
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The Board of Zoning Adjustment hasn't been able to establish a quorum for more than a month, bringing housing renovations and development to a screeching halt. Suzie Amanuel spoke to an elderly couple who are caught in the middle: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7838...
The Board of Zoning Adjustment Hasn’t Had a Quorum For More Than a Month, Snarling Housing Renovation and Development
A series of recent departures and a yearlong vacancy have effectively halted crucial zoning decisions. Cases have been pushed back to June—at the earliest.
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Brooke Pinto posted her campaign's entire 67-page opposition file on Robert White: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7811...
A Running Tally of All the Times Robert White and Brooke Pinto Have Dunked on Each Other
Updated semi-regularly.
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A frequent scene at 1940s Club Madre: “Odessa would make her grand entrance into her club—mink from ear to ankle. ... [She] would lead an entourage—a trail of about six or seven beautiful ‘yella gals,’ mostly all for sale, followed by a train of lusty, well-heeled ‘E-lite’ gents.”
Tanya Paperny@tpaperny.bsky.social · 4mo agoIn the 1940s, notorious "underground queen" Odessa Madre ran a nightclub where she dealt in drugs, women, and drink. I got to write about the building, which is now home to D.C.’s only Black-owned LGBTQ+ club. Read today's piece in @wcp.bsky.social: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7833...
In the race for D.C.'s congressional delegate, Brooke Pinto has received nearly $170k from donors with histories of giving to Donald Trump and other Republicans. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7832...
Republican Donors Line Up For Brooke Pinto
Pinto’s campaign for congressional delegate has received nearly $170,000 from donors with histories of contributing to Donald Trump and other Republicans.
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@dcpoliceincidents.bsky.social has released body cam footage of the non-fatal shooting of Phillip Brown by a Homeland Security Investigations agent last October: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asbu...
Outside Agency Community Briefing: Serious Use of Force, 10/17/25, 3900 b/o Benning Rd, NE
YouTube video by Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department
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Council Chair Phil Mendelson is facing ethics complaints for using his Council office to print hundreds of pages of materials for his reelection campaign. Councilmembers attended ethics training just days before the apparent violation. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7829...
Council Chair Phil Mendelson Draws Ethics Complaint For Using Government Office For Campaign Activity
“It was a mistake,” the chair said.
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I don't want to hear any complaints about being bored this season. @wcp.bsky.social's Spring Arts Guide is chock full of stuff to do: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7814...
Spring Arts Guide 2026: Discover What’s All Around You
Shake off winter, leave your comfort zone, and enjoy the thrill of exploring something new in the local arts scene this season.
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7 on whose side? WJLA-7 ran a story this week about a dispute between a landlord and a tenant, who the station called a "squatter" despite a judge's order affirming her tenancy.
7 On Whose Side? WJLA’s ‘Squatter’ Narrative Highlights Landlord Woes, Demeans Low-Income Tenants
A recent eviction case settlement requires the landlord to ask the outlet for a retraction of planned reporting.
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Vincent Orange Sr. was in court yesterday defending his son, VO Jr., on felony charges of illegal possession of a firearm. Police initially stopped VO Jr. because his VA vehicle tags weren't registered with the state (or any state). Police also found a sword in the trunk.
Mayoral Candidate Vincent Orange’s Son Arrested, Found With Illegal Handgun and Sword
Vincent Orange Sr. was in court on Thursday to represent his son, Vincent Orange Jr., on felony charges.
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DCHA Executive Director Keith Pettigrew was just hired as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority: chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
Chicago Housing Authority appoints Keith Pettigrew as new CEO
The agency has been without a CEO for 16 months, and its vote also marks a win for the board over Mayor Brandon Johnson, who pushed for the appointment of retired Ald. Walter Burnett.
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The OG Loose Lips, Ken Cummins, is back (for now) to help us cover this bonkers election season in D.C. First up is a look at the race for mayor—who’s in the running, what voters are saying, and where the money is.
Janeese Lewis George Emerges as the Early Front-Runner for Mayor As Kenyan McDuffie Looks to Pick Up the Pace
Two-term Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (JLG) wants D.C. voters to view her as Wonder Woman, able to stand up to a bullying president and preserve the District’s fragile Home Rule, even…
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Have you noticed that the race for D.C.’s congressional delegate is getting a bit chippy?
A Running Tally of All the Times Robert White and Brooke Pinto Have Dunked on Each Other
Updated semi-regularly.
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This photo exhibit unfortunately closes tonight, but the images are incredible. They're taken by and of people locked in Lorton Reformatory in the 1980s. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7806...
Inside Voices: Lorton Prison Views
Closing on Thursday, this exhibition of photos by prisoners at Lorton Reformatory in the 1980s highlights the talent of incarcerated people.
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A Capitol rioter pardoned by Trump was arrested this week after he filmed himself touching women's hair on the Metro. Bryan Betancur is a self-proclaimed white supremacist who has a history of stalking women.
Pardoned Capitol Rioter from Maryland Rearrested for Touching Women’s Hair on Metro
Bryan Betancur Battisti, a self-proclaimed white supremacist and wannabe Proud Boy, has a history of stalking women. He’s facing new charges in Arlington County.
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@dcpolicedept.bsky.social Asst. Chief Andre Wright has been put on administrative leave, along with his wife, MPD Inspector Natasha Wright. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7807...
MPD Asst. Chief Andre Wright Put On Administrative Leave
Wright’s wife, MPD Inspector Natasha Wright, was also suspended. A spokesperson declined to provide a reason the two have been suspended.
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The Answers Issue is out! We still don't know how old Marty Weil is, but we did find the story behind that psychedelic cloud car in Northwest and the artist behind the sculpture in the front yard of a house just north of Sherman Circle:
The Answers Issue 2026
Your questions are our command.
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Following @wcp.bsky.social reporting on @ekkoastral.bsky.social frontwoman Jael Holzman's peace order against former drummer, Topshelf Records dropped the band, cancelled their album release, and said it's issuing refunds for pre-orders. Contributor @taylorruckle.bsky.social has the details:
Topshelf Records Cancels Album Release for Ekko Astral
Ahead of the D.C. punk band’s new album and Liberation Weekend festival, their scene reacts to legal action by frontwoman Jael Holzman.
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ICYMI: D.C.’s rental housing administrator was put on leave after @wcp.bsky.social contributor Suzie Amanuel started asking questions about his side gig.
Moonlighting: D.C. Rental Housing Administrator Solicits Landlord Clients For His Side Gig
Terrance Laney was put on leave after City Paper asked about the potential conflict of interest in his dual roles.
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Ekko Astral’s Jael Holzman accused former bandmate Miri Tyler of threatening her in a poem shared to social media. Now Tyler, who denies threatening anyone, is under an uncontested peace order. It’s not the first time acrimony among Ekko Astral has become public. Taylor Ruckle has the story.
Ekko Astral Frontwoman Jael Holzman Files Peace Order Petition Accusing Former Bandmate of Making Threats
An uncontested order requires recently departed Ekko drummer Miri Tyler to stay away from Holzman for six months. But Tyler denies threatening anyone.
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