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Judge Ana C. Reyes had a simple question for the Department of Justice’s lawyers today, which boiled down to, in essence: should I believe the president or not? President Trump posted to Truth Social late Sunday night “that the Department of the Interior, under the auspices of Secretary Doug Burgum, and in conjunction…
Medium Rare co-owner Mark Bucher is being sued for an alleged embezzlement scheme. His business partner Tom Gregg, under the LLC “Get Some Food Group Managing Member,” alleges that Bucher—the public face of the DC-founded steak frites chain—accepted kickbacks for using certain food vendors and pocketed the money for…
Happy Monday, DC! Comedian Jerry Seinfeld arrives in DC to do standup at the Anthem. Also, Air & Scare is back this weekend for some pre-Halloween fun and treats. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend October 19–October 25 Air & Scare. This popular event shows space enthusiasts the spooky side of the Air
The sixth-worst McDonald’s in America is nestled between a Chase Bank and a Wawa in a forlorn parking lot off of I-95, ten miles south of Quantico in the exurbs of Stafford County, Virginia. The Google reviews are atrocious: “I realize this is just McD’s and not a Michelin star restaurant but oh my God,
French bistro La Bonne Vache in Georgetown was destroyed in a fire last night after the restaurant had closed. DC Fire and EMS Department reports that an electrical panel caught on fire, but the blaze was contained on the first floor of the three-story building. Photos and videos from the scene show the charming dining
For many patients, anxiety about surgery begins well before the procedure itself. They may worry about what recovery will feel like, how long pain may last, and how much time they’ll be away from work, family, exercise, or the activities they enjoy. Each year, roughly one in nine Americans undergoes at least one…
Good morning. Sunny with a high around 66 today. A low near 48 overnight. The Washington Commanders play San Francisco this evening. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to
Visionaries of the Year (VOY) is a 10-week philanthropic competition for leaders in the DMV area to raise mission-critical funding for Blood Cancer United in honor of local blood cancer survivors. Funds raised go directly to Blood Cancer United’s groundbreaking research, patient support programs and advocacy efforts…
On a recent and unseasonably warm day, Alex Dickson and other members of DMV’s golf community walk the nine holes of East Potomac Park’s white course. Dickson knows it well. The man behind the blog and podcast Beltway Golfer, he taught his oldest son how to play here, and plans to teach a younger son
Twosome Place. 404 King Street, Alexandria. A South Korean dessert giant with over 1,750 locations in its home country is opening stateside on Saturday, October 17, and it’s chosen Old Town Alexandria to host its first US branch. Twosome Place specializes in two things—coffee and cake—but the store will also feature a…
Washingtonian brought together some of the region’s most influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers for its annual Tech Titans Reception, celebrating the individuals shaping the future of technology in the DC area. Held on October 8th at The Vault at The Watergate hotel, the evening honored the 2026 Tech Titans…
Sneakerheads converged on DC’s convention center in August for the city’s annual Sneaker Con, which featured more than 200 vendors selling and trading shoes, streetwear, and memorabilia. We spoke to a few attendees about the footwear they were sporting. 1 Piper Holly, an online content creator, was wearing the Air…
The Washington area is predicted to reach peak foliage from around October 20 to October 27, so it’s a good time to plan a colorful fall hike. (We’ve got a list of leaf-peeping destinations.) For a moderately easy trek close to home, the 1.8-mile Birch Bluff Trail in Prince William Forest Park is a leafy
Good morning. A chance of rain this morning, then partly cloudy with a high around 83. Rainy with a low around 50 overnight. Sports this weekend: The Washington Wizards visit New Orleans for a preseason game tonight. The Capitals host New Jersey Saturday. The Washington Spirit host Gotham FC at Audi Field Saturday…
Monster mashes, eerie cocktails, and pumpkin fests are happening around town this Halloween. Wear your creepiest costume to a DJ dance party or dress in glitz and glam for a night out with your besties. PARTIES 1. Murder on the Dance Floor Longview Gallery | October 22 The Washington Blade’s Best of LGBTQ DC celebrates
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and bars and restaurants around DC are offering spooky decor, costume parties, elaborate tasting menus, and plenty of witchy cocktails. Pop-Up Bars Nightmare on the Avenue at Del Ray’s Pop Up Bar 2312 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria When: Through November 1. Earlier this year…
One of the country’s best beatboxers, Alejandro Eulacio, lives in DC, and he’s launching what he describes as the city’s first beatboxing competition. The event, called the Capital Beatbox Battle, will be held October 23 at Bloombars in Columbia Heights. You might not think of beatboxing as fodder for a competition…
Eden Center, the Northern Virginia shopping center for all things Vietnamese, often feels fixed in time. Many of the eateries have been there for decades, serving the same traditional dishes. And while that’s not a bad thing, a new generation of restaurateurs is bringing fresh energy to the dining hub. TamTam Brunch &…
In a press conference following a fiery debate on Tuesday against Democrat Dan Schwartz, Republican Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland claimed to a reporter that she was violating Maryland’s all-party consent law by recording him. A video posted by The Baltimore Banner shows the GOP lawmaker saying to Cat Murphy, a…
Will and Patrick, attorneys from Virginia and Pennsylvania, respectively, met through mutual friends on a group trip to Rehoboth Beach for Memorial Day weekend. Will thought Patrick was handsome and intelligent, with the driest sense of humor. Patrick says his first impression was “Tall. Handsome. So funny. Sweet. In…
Good morning. Rainy with a high around 64 today. Cloudy with more showers overnight and a low near 59. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address
An old adage holds that if you want a friend in Washington, you’re best off getting a dog. Often (and incorrectly!) attributed to President Truman, the saying gets at the tenuous nature of political relationships—and also a deeper truth about everyday life in the nation’s capital. Namely, living here can sometimes be…
Look for the T-shirt. I’d received that instruction about a week before, from Chris Costello, a 27-year-old with an easy gaze—a fact I hadn’t yet discovered because we hadn’t yet met. Costello is one of the directors of Dudes in the District, a local group that’s been around since 2024 and organizes events for, well,
Foodies The Dinner Table Club hosts family-style meals at restaurants such as Cucina Morini and Love, Makoto. Diners rotate seats between courses, sharing dishes and conversation ($80 to $120). The social club New Friends, Old Strangers —the brainchild of food-and-lifestyle influencers Zuleika Bouzeid and Petal…
City Girls DC Inspired by 2020’s viral “hot girl walk”—an outdoor walking routine centered on women’s empowerment—City Girls DC turns strolling into a way to make new friends. The women’s social club leads weekend walks across neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill, Rosslyn, and Navy Yard and hosts happy hours, ice-cream…
“It was a Facebook group for women in the DMV making new friends. You post a picture of yourself and write a prompt with things you’re interested in. Originally, it was this really big dopamine fix, but then it became a little bit daunting with responding to everyone. Exchanging Instagrams was a little easier to
Between availability, insurance coverage, and general compatibility, finding a therapist is no easy feat. According to the American Psychological Association, while the therapist shortage lessened in 2025, roughly half of surveyed practitioners reported having no openings for new patients. As if waitlists aren’t…
Before the coronavirus pandemic introduced us to social distancing, therapy was offered almost exclusively in person. All it took was a global health crisis to change mental-health care as we knew it. Despite our collective isolation, access to therapy greatly improved, thanks to the widespread adoption of…
Finding community is key for combating loneliness, but what about fostering a connection with the person you spend the most time with? Learning how to connect with yourself is a surefire way to make alone time less lonely. Here, experts share five tips for strengthening your relationship with yourself. Take Stock…
Spa Day Embrace the tranquil side of solitude in one of SweatHouz’s private contrast-therapy suites, where you can follow a soothing infrared sauna session with an invigorating cold plunge. Prefer some posh pampering? The spa at the Potomac Hotel, formerly Salamander DC, offers a dozen nourishing massages, plus a…
A Bill for Loneliness? Proposed legislation would fund more research and social support—and create an office to advise the President A decade ago, official Washington wasn’t thinking about America’s loneliness epidemic. “Congress was paying zero attention to this issue, the executive branch was paying zero attention…
When the 20-something brothers Daniel, Luke and Jonathan Brindley bought Jammin Java in 2001, Daniel and Luke thought it would mean big things for their band (which didn’t include Jonathan). It was, in fact, the beginning of the end for the Brindley Brothers, a group whose career eventually got snuffed out by the…
Good morning. Sunny with a high near 88 today. A low around 66 overnight. The Caps host Montreal tonight at Capital One Arena, and D.C. United host Red Bull New York at Audi Field. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can
The Commanders didn’t lose to the Giants on Sunday. It’s Tuesday now. So why do you still feel so empty? Perhaps it is because, during overtime, Jayden Daniels and company snatched a tie from the jaws of victory. Or, maybe, it is because despite leading by 14 points with just eight minutes left — 97.9
To see Hasan Kale’s art, you need to look closely. Very, very closely. The 67-year-old Turkish artist, who lives in Alexandria, paints intensely detailed miniature masterworks onto unconventional culinary canvases. A scene from Pulp Fiction on a piece of popcorn. A pumpkin seed painted with Edvard Munch’s “The…
Artificial-intelligence companies are marketing tools directly to schools and school-age kids, and the technology is becoming a regular part of education. For example, Google Classroom, a class-management portal for assignments, grades, and more, comes with Gemini built in, and ChatGPT recently launched a version for…
It’s been 20 years since smoking was banned in DC’s restaurant dining rooms. But lately, cigarettes have made a small but notable return. At La Merna, the buzzy new Dupont Circle restaurant specializing in Chicago-style tavern pizza, you can get an amaro-infused espresso martini with a cigarette for an extra $3—or a…
Rachel, a Realtor from Pennsylvania, and Antonio, a Georgia native who owns audiovisual company, met on Rachel’s first day of work at a hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Four years after a first date at a local taco spot, the pair got engaged at Al Volo Osteria in Adams Morgan. Get more Washingtonian Weddings inspo…
Lucky Plum Ice Cream Shoppe. 747 C St., SE. When pastry chef Rochelle Cooper returned from maternity leave in July to find milk protein powder—instead of the normal milk powder she uses for ice cream—in the shared kitchen of the Duck & The Peach, the Wells, and La Collina, she banished the accidental shipment to
Last year, Washingtonian spoke to an anonymous manager at the National Institutes of Health about the turmoil there during the Trump administration’s first 100 days. Describing a mood of “absolute despair,” the manager discussed how layoffs, funding cuts, and the targeting of studies and programs believed by the…
Good morning. Sunny with a high around 81 today. A low near 64 overnight. The Capitals visit Carolina this evening. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my
For the first time since July, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has water in it again and, as of late Monday afternoon, was partially refilled. By now, most every Washingtonian knows the Reflecting Pool’s recent saga: It was drained in the spring as part of President Trump’s nearly $16 million renovation project…
After news reports emerged Monday morning that the National Park Service had cut down as many as 500 trees at East Potomac Golf Links, we at Washingtonian had lots of questions. Who approved the work? How were so many trees cut down so quickly? And, given the course was open—what did the golfers think of
Bethesda’s claim to fame in the mid–18th century was its first commercial establishment: a small stone tavern near the intersection of what’s now Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road, where travelers could rest and fuel up for the journey to and from DC. By the early 19th century, Montgomery County’s first…
Happy Monday, DC! October ushers in Halloween fun such as Boo at the Zoo and Congressional Cemetery’s Soul Strolls. You can also take a day trip a short drive from the DC area for shopping and movies at Middleburg Film Festival and Luckett’s Fall Market this weekend. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend
This post was updated on October 12, 2026 Spooky season is officially here. Prepare to face your fears with these haunted houses and trails that promise thrills, chills, and a few surprises along the way: Markoff’s Haunted Forest 19120 Martinsburg Road, Dickerson, Maryland Get into the spooky season with a series of…
Good morning. Any lingering rain should end by 8 AM or so, and then we’ll dry out and clear up with a high around 74. A low near 57 overnight. The Wizards host the Brooklyn Nets in a preseason matchup at Capital One Arena tonight. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Veritas Vineyard & Winery offers couples a luxurious getaway in Central Virginia wine country. Vines stretch toward the mountains, wine is poured by the glass or the bottle, and sheep wander the meadow as you drive in. If you’re coming from the DMV area, it’s an
A new bookstore in Alexandria, Long Dark House, focuses on horror and sci-fi, and in addition to classics and new titles, it carries a bunch of scary books by writers who live in our area. We asked owner Chanthal Harris for some local-author recommendations.
This post was updated on October 9, 2026. We’re just a few weeks away from vibrant fall foliage, predicted to peak around November 3. Here’s where to get out and see the colors in all their autumnal glory: For a last-minute hike Rock Creek Park’s Boulder Bridge Hike Difficulty: Easy Trail length: 4 mile loop
Middleburg, with its brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and preppy equestrian vibe, is a charming destination for a fall day trip. Around an hour and 15 minutes from DC, the horse country hamlet has a lovely downtown area to explore. Pop into boutiques such as home goods store Crème de la Crème, stationery shop…
Five new cheetah cubs joined the National Zoo family this week. The litter was born on October 5 at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia. If you’re curious about the cubs, the Cheetah Cam is back in action. The den live stream is a round-the-clock look at first-time mom Zura with her
Khao Nom. 2931 S Glebe Rd, Arlington. Chef Seng Luangrath has focused on traditional Lao food at her flagship restaurant Thip Khao in Columbia Heights. At Baan Mae in Shaw, she branched out to other Southeast Asian cuisines (recently: Indonesian) and introduced more playful dishes (like “FiLao-O-Fish” sliders, a…
Good morning. Sunny with a high around 75 today. A low near 55 overnight. Sports this weekend: The Capitals host the Rangers tonight and the Kraken on Sunday. The Wizards host Detroit Saturday in a preseason matchup. D.C. United visits Inter Miami on Saturday. Loudoun United FC will be in Florida on Saturday, too…
Astro Zombie. 1509 17th St., NW. Sister bars Astoria and Copycat Co. have long offered tiki drinks alongside their usual classic cocktails and Sichuan-style food. Finally, owner Devin Gong decided it was time to give tiki the spotlight. His new spot, Astro Zombie, will offer tiki favorites and a Chinese-American menu…
Ghouls, goblins, and friendly ghosts, we’ve got you covered with not-so-spooky things to do with your little ones and teens this Halloween. 1. Halloween Eye Spy Trains Cabin John Regional Park and Wheaton Regional Park | October 10-November 1 All aboard! Youngsters can spend October weekends riding a miniature train…
Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile will play a show in front of the Washington Monument on October 24, the group announced Thursday. Though the concert is free, donations go to humanitarian efforts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Sudan through the nonprofit Human Concern International. The band joins a local legacy of loud, free…
When Devon Szklennik began decorating her home for the holidays, she did it to recreate for her kids the seasonal magic her own mother had created for her. But in 2024, when the two decided to launch a styling business, the Posh Porch, she wasn’t sure how many people would be as enthusiastic. She soon
Good morning. Sunny and breezy today with a high around 78. A low near 53 overnight. The Wizards visit the Knicks tonight for their first preseason game. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on
Somewhere in Virginia’s rural Northern Neck—down backroads prowled by loose dogs, past acres of soybeans and corn—a lonely dock stretches onto the Rappahannock River. On a hot evening in July, Logan Mattingly is there, boarding a 24-foot SeaArk boat. He and two of his childhood friends, all of them 22, are out hunting…
Myrtle Beach Stay Where: Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, SC; 843-913-1333. What’s special: Marina Inn is an upscale resort on the Intracoastal Waterway that offers guest rooms, mini-suites, full suites, and penthouse accommodations; the spacious rooms and suites feature private balconies. Amenities and…
For an unusually quirky overnight stay, try the Canal Quarters program, which restores lockhouses along the C&O and rents them out. Canal Quarters just opened its newest, Lockhouse 8. Here’s a look. The history: During the canal’s 1870s heyday, mule-powered boats navigated 74 locks, which were tended by lockkeepers…
A DC attorney recently launched a podcast, Off the Top, that features engaging interviews with bald men. It’s worth a listen even if you’re not a member of the bare-headed club. The Host The podcast was created by Justin Wm. Moyer, a longtime reporter for the Washington Post who got a law degree in his
Good morning. Sunny with a high around 72 today. A low near 54 overnight. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is
If you’re a Washington Capitals fan, you’re probably still processing the news that longtime team star Alexander Ovechkin, the National Hockey League’s all-time leading goal scorer, will be calling it quits after this season. Also, you’re probably still scratching your head over his recent appearance in what amounts…
When Fort Washington resident Tammy Freeman-Burton was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2023, it wasn’t the first time she and her husband, Louis Burton, had dealt with this type of illness. Six years earlier, Burton was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. His was a rare case: Fewer than 1 percent of men
Good morning. Sunny and crisp today with a high around 66. A low near 45 overnight. 🚨 Nominations are now open for next year’s list of the region’s 500 Most Influential People in Policy. You have until December 4 to put a name forward. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and
This post was updated on October 6, 2026 There’s no better time of year than now for a candlelit ghostly walking tour. In these tours, you can explore some of the legends that haunt the nation’s capital, from horror movie locations to murder stories to spooky beings. Even if you don’t believe in ghosts or
Steeped in history yet thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, 220 S. Fairfax Street is an exceptional detached residence originally built in the 1880s. An extensive renovation and expansion completed between 2022 and 2025 transformed the nearly 3,200-square-foot home while preserving its historic character. The…
William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130—the one beginning, “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun”—is one of his best-known and most beloved poems. A satire challenging the way conventional European poetry described women, it has sparked literary debates, class discussions, and, most recently, Folger Shakespeare…
The 2026-2027 hockey season will be Alex Ovechkin’s final season on the ice, the Capitals announced on Monday. The National Hockey League’s all-time leading scorer has skated 22 seasons with the Capitals—the entirety of his tenure in the NHL. Ovechkin is not just DC’s star athlete: He’s considered one of the greatest…
Happy Monday, DC! Wear a boo-tastic costume to National Gallery Nights’ Monster Mash this week. Then toast to the weekend with friends at Snallygaster’s massive beer fest. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend October 5–October 11 Snallygaster. Raise a glass to the return of Snallygaster. The beastly beer fest named…
In its heyday, the Jockey Club was one of Washington’s great see-and-be-seen restaurants. Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, and Joe DiMaggio visited the dark, clubby dining room, as did eight presidents dating back to John F. Kennedy. Nancy Reagan was such a regular they named the chicken tarragon salad after her. But the…
Nominations are now open for Washingtonian’s 2027 list of the 500 Most Influential People in Policy list. Wondering how to get someone on this annual list? Here are answers to frequently asked questions: Can I nominate someone? The 500 Most Influential People in Policy list is an editorial project, done by journalist…
Megan, a nurse from Annapolis, and Peyton, a construction operations manager from Richmond, met on the JMU freshman Facebook page. He was looking for a roommate, she “liked” his picture on the post, and he struck up a conversation. They met up before school started at National Harbor and sparks flew. After graduating…
While we may earn a commission if you buy something through these links, we make unbiased, independent decisions about what to recommend. Popping open a little cardboard window for a piece of generic chocolate is a beloved way for small kids to count down the days before Christmas—but it’s a tradition most generally…
Good morning. Cloudy this morning, then clearing with a high around 72. A low near 46 overnight. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below.
On Thursday, September 24, Washingtonian celebrated the region’s Top Real Estate Agents with an exclusive reception at Fish Shop at the Wharf. Guests gathered along the waterfront for an evening of bites, drinks, and conversation while celebrating this year’s honorees and connecting with fellow members of the local…
You don’t need to travel to Fallingwater to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian designs. (Though architecture lovers should definitely spend a night in one of his houses in Polymath Park, also in Pennsylvania and a three-hour drive from DC.) For an easier trip, Wright’s Pope-Leighey House is near George Washington’s…
Meeran Tariq was scrolling through Instagram this summer when he saw something about a new “wind phone” in Gaithersburg—a kiosk with a disconnected telephone in it where people can voice unsaid thoughts to loved ones who have died. Tariq immediately thought of his friend Sean King, who was hit and killed by a car in
Tracy O’Grady has spent her career in restaurants, from DC institution Kinkead’s to her longtime Clarendon restaurant Willow, and most recently, Clarity in Vienna. These days, you’ll find her at the Falls Church farmers market, where she’s launched a business selling some surprising spins on chili crisp, drawing…
Good morning. Clouds increase throughout the day, with a high around 88. Showers likely this evening, with a low near 61. I wish you an excellent weekend—and I wish Sting a very happy 75th birthday. Sports this weekend: The Washington Capitals open their regular season with a visit to Carolina tonight and another away…
Take some time to laugh at a local comedy show this fall. Several celebrity comics are coming to the DC area, and tickets are selling fast. Here’s a list of top acts to add to your calendar so you don’t miss the fun. 1. Josh Johnson DAR Constitution Hall | October 2-3 The Daily Show TV
Kitchen design has had distinctive eras: from brightly colored in the ’70s to country-style—complete with black-and-white floors—in the ’90s to stark and all-white in more recent years. Now, though, kitchens are mixing old, familiar design in new ways or with fresh elements. Here’s what local designers say that looks…
Masai Russell The Bullis grad recently broke the world record for women’s 100-meter hurdles. Kate Greenberg She runs DC’s new pro volleyball team, which announced its name: the DC Flight. Karen Attiah An arbitrator sided with the fired Washington Post columnist, saying she should get her job back, with back pay. Lucy…
This piece was updated on October 1, 2026. It was originally published on October 4, 2022. Maryland Baugher’s Orchards and Farms 1015 Baugher Rd., Westminster Offerings: Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples. Apple bags range from $15-55, pumpkins are 59 cents per pound. Distance from DC: 65 miles. Need a reservation?…
This piece was updated on October 1, 2026. It was originally published on September 27, 2023. Embrace autumn at seasonal festivals offering classic fall activities for the whole family. From hayrides and pumpkin decorating to petting zoos and corn mazes, kids of all ages can spend the day enjoying the cooling…
Many of the most ardent fans of My Cravingz live nowhere near Manassas. But they find ways to get there. Some plan road trips around it. At least one Turkish family bought a house because it was close to the restaurant. “To me, there’s two types of businesses,” says Serhat Yildizci, who runs the place
Alexis, who works in government contracting from Texas, and Matt, a middle school teacher and DJ from Pittsburgh, met on OK Cupid. She thought he was original, passionate, and fun—down to hang out and experience new and random things. Similarly, he says, he knew he’d met someone willing to go out and do things, which
Good morning. Warm weather greets October today—it’ll be partly sunny with a high around 85, and there’ll be a low near 65 overnight. The Washington Mystics’ season ended last night with a 93–75 loss to the Atlanta Dream. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local
Sweetgreen was, technically, MAHA before MAHA was a thing. Back in 2016, the salad company made “Make America Healthy Again” hats and bumper stickers while it promoted removing bacon and sriracha from its menu. Although it was a riff on Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, it was long before Robert F. Kennedy Jr…
Good morning. Partly sunny with a high around 81 today. A low near 64 overnight. The Mystics host the Atlanta Dream for a must-win playoff game at CareFirst Arena this evening. (Why not Capital One Arena? Well, for one thing, the Jonas Brothers already reserved the room.) 🌎 How well do you know the District?
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Davey Hearn, the Olympic canoeist accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, will headline a protest at Hains Point this Sunday. Hearn, who was charged and ultimately acquitted on felony destruction of property charges, will join the Washington Area Bicyclists Association at a demonstration rally and bike ride at…
Drive times are from the Washington Monument. MGM National Harbor location_on Oxon Hill language Website A Las Vegas–like mini Sphere may be coming to National Harbor in a few years. That’s still in the proposal phase, but you can channel Sin City at the casino in the meantime: table games; slot machines; betting…
The first thing I found myself wondering about Data After Dark, the “pro–data center party” held Saturday at the tech-bro watering hole Pubkey, was just how much of it was a joke. Of course a lot of people love AI. But the online invitation to this event in particular seemed to come with a wink
It’s going to be a busy fall at Chinatown’s Capital One Arena (601 F St., NW): hockey season is around the corner, pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Charli XCX are lined up for concerts, and the Mystics are preparing for their first playoff round. Plus, the arena has finished two thirds of its three-year
Good morning. Mostly cloudy with a high around 75 today. A low near 59 overnight. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup
Happy Monday, DC! Pop star Charli XCX has a concert at Capital One Arena, rock legend Bruce Springsteen joins the Power to the People Festival, and Oktoberfest celebrations are underway at the Wharf. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend September 28–October 4 Charli XCX concert. Charli XCX takes the Capital One…
August 19 Continental Club VIP Grand Opening Celebration at Union Station August 18 The Lounge at Bourbon Steak Media Preview at the Four Seasons Hotel August 19 DC IndyCar 250 Welcome Reception on the National Mall August 21 Moms Clean Air Force Inaugural “Power of Moms Award” Luncheon at Marcus DC August 30 Our…