Sophia Solano

Washington, D.C.

Features Editorial Aide

Education: American University, BA in Journalism and Political Science

Sophia Solano is an editorial aide and freelance writer for fine arts and pop culture at The Washington Post. Before joining The Post, she worked with NBC4 Washington and Voice of America Student Union. She also managed the features section of the Eagle, American University's student-run publication.
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Parents are suffering from depression and anxiety as much as their teens

So much focus has been on teens and their mental health in recent years, but it looks like parents and caregivers are suffering just as much.

July 11, 2023

The 24 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

Celebrate Taylor Swift's new album at multiple listening parties, watch movies on the Library of Congress's lawn and geek out with fellow fans at BlerDCon.

July 6, 2023

How to get the smell of marijuana out of your home

Professional cleaners and cannabis experts share the best methods to eliminate the distinctive odor.

July 6, 2023

Origami Angel wrote your East Coast summer anthem, and it’s pretty emo

The emo duo will play at Pie Shop, DC9 and Union Stage July 13-15.

July 5, 2023

Arts and Crafts-style Arlington, Va., house for sale at $2.15 million

HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The five-bedroom, six-bathroom house features a stained glass window, ornate mantelpiece and plenty of built-ins.

June 30, 2023

Look inside an Arts and Crafts-style house in Arlington, Va.

The 2006 house is on the market for $2.15 million.

June 29, 2023

The 20 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

This weekend brings the return of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the Mall and the National Building Museum's Summer Block Party installation.

June 29, 2023

Folk-rock band You and Me and You owes its origins and ethos to D.C.

The four-piece brings an album release show to the Black Cat on Friday, June 30.

June 28, 2023

Three actors play one character in Studio Theatre’s ‘Fun Home’

Interview with the three actresses who play Alison Bechdel in Studio Theatre's production of "Fun Home," the stage musical based on Bechdel's graphic novel.

June 27, 2023

Earth Information Center opens at NASA’s D.C. headquarters

The exhibit is now open in the previously empty lobby of the space agency’s headquarters downtown.

June 26, 2023