This year our reporters covered the challenges, sorrows, delights, and curiosities of residents across the region. Reminisce with us on their stories.

There’s no shortage of happy hour deals, late night shenanigans, sticky floors, and intern lanyards at these local bars.

Sometimes you just need to let your frustrations out.

DCist might have started the year in non-existence, but I like to think that we more than made up for lost time.

When life imitates bad art, seek out good art.

Aside from us, of course.

The District offers hundreds of wedding venues from art galleries and college campuses to coffee shops and your own backyard. Here are some of our favorite spots.

Never fear. Or do, actually. Scary things and pressure to find the right costume are what this holiday is all about, after all.

Take a cooking class, go thrifting, binge-watch a web series, and more.

The place you pick will give your date some clues about what to expect from you, so this list breaks it down.