Postcard From Washington, D.C.

This photo captures a local gospel choir singing on the steps of the Islamic Center. It is part of a larger feature called Faith in Action DC, a multimedia project celebrating faith-based community service in the nation's capital region. Photo by Jack Gordon.

Elsewhere in Washington, D.C.:

• A new law makes it harder for film crews to shoot on location here.
• Occupy protesters defy calls to leave a local park.
• A parade in honor of Chinese New Year.
• An entertaining history of the city's pipe makers.

This week, we're running pictures that capture the spiritual side of cities. Submit your best shots to atlanticcities.postcard@gmail.com.