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Dec 14, 2022

Moroccan Community Gathers At Local Mosque For Historic World Cup Semi-Final

“I’m kinda shaking,” said one young Moroccan supporter as the Atlas Lions faced off with the World Cup defending champions.

Jul 12, 2019

Here’s Where To Fête Bastille Day This Weekend

Because we know you’re itching to belt out La Marseillaise.

Jul 13, 2016

Let Them Eat Cake—Or Escargots: It’s Time For Bastille Day

Vive la France! Let’s all eat French for a day.

Nov 13, 2015

Obama On Unfolding Paris Attacks: “This Is An Attack On All Of Humanity”

“We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and the people of France need to respond. France is our oldest ally.”

Nov 15, 2013

A French Person’s Travel Guide To Northeast, Southeast And Anacostia

Avoid Northeast, Southeast and Anacostia? No way.

May 24, 2013

Former French President Learned the Hard Way Why You Should Not Hug the Pandas

See that panda? He looks nice and cuddly, with his thick coat of duotone fur. But that doesn’t mean you should give him a hug.

Dec 21, 2012

On Screen and Stage, Les Misérables Is Really Long, Depressing and Full of Plot Holes

Les Misérables is kind of like a ouroboros of misery that you wish would just end, but never does. Which makes it probably the worst movie or musical to see during the holiday season.

Nov 02, 2012

Protect-U Raising Money to Replace Stolen Equipment

Friends of the D.C. band that was robbed of its equipment in Paris earlier this week are trying to raise money to replace the stolen synthesizers, pedals and computers.

Nov 01, 2012

Thieves Steal Protect-U’s Equipment from Paris Nightclub

The D.C.-based electronic duo Protect-U is facing an early end to its European tour, after thieves made off with its equipment last night at a Paris restaurant and nightclub.

Sep 07, 2012

Out of Frame: Little White Lies

Guillame Canet’s new film might seem like the kind of indulgent French cinema that baits Oscar voters, but our critic says non!

 
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