| Feature Story | For Goodness Sykes | Her sassy, brassy persona made comic Wanda Sykes a hit with gays. Her coming out only sealed the deal. | by Randy Shulman |
| News | Gay Games Grab | Washington makes pep-rally push for 2014 as selection window wanes | by Will O'Bryan |
| News | Swimming for Scholarship | A local swimmer is the newest recipient of Team DC's annual scholarship | by Yusef Najafi |
| Film | Alienation | District 9 lead Sharlto Copley saves the movie from a plot that may leave you scratching your head in bewilderment | by Will O'Bryan |
| Music | Amped Indigo | Indigo Girl Amy Ray set to rock the Black Cat this Sunday. | By Doug Rule |
| Environs | Rooftop Respite | To be above it all, head to one of these aerial escapes | by Will O'Bryan |
| Clublife | Daring DJ | Inspired to the turntables by a dare, Drew G sees himself part of a ''new wave'' of DJs | by Doug Rule |
| Opinion | Attitude Adjustment | Commentary: Center Field | by Richard J. Rosendall |
| Horoscope | Horoscope | August 13-19, 2009 | by Carrie Megginson |
| Do It! | Washington Renegades Rugby Football Club | Rugby with D.C.'s all-inclusive team | By Yusef Najafi |
| Snapshots | Pandemonium | Cobalt | Ward Morrison |
| Snapshots | WTF? | Town Danceboutique | Ward Morrison |
| Snapshots | Gay Games 2014 Rally | Stead Park, Dupont Circle | Brian Walker |