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42% of restaurants did not turn a profit last year, National Restaurant Association says

WTOP News 2/26 10:34P Jessica Kronzer

With Americans watching their wallets, restaurants are feeling the pinch. In its State of the Industry report for 2026 , the main trade group for the nation’s restaurants and...

Exhibit dedicated to Black burlesque is open in DC

WTOP News 2/26 10:17P Luke Lukert

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. ‘Black burlesque’ exhibit opens in Dupont...

Friday Freebies

WTOP News 2/26 10:00P Michelle Basch

Who doesn’t love free stuff? WTOP is relaunching “Friday Freebies,” bringing you the top freebies you can get in the D.C. region, every week. We’ll run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5...

DC Water officials say section of Potomac River expected to reopen soon after spill

WTOP News 2/25 10:53P Dan Ronan

A standing room-only crowd heard from D.C. Water and other officials about the huge Potomac Interceptor sewer spill that resulted in more than 240 million gallons of highly...

DC Courts create new pathway for people without lawyers to get legal help

WTOP News 2/25 9:24P Scott Gelman

Nonlawyers who receive training will now be able to help with civil matters in D.C., as part of a new order issued by D.C. Courts earlier this month that expands access to...

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Ranking Hotel Rooms by How Likely I am to Change My Life In Them

DC Life Magazine 2/24 7:42P Dan Fecht

Hotel rooms are not all created equally. They all create different vibes. Since I often stay in hotels across the board of quality, I thought I would explain how it feels if...

Lifestyle Reasons To Wear a Suit Constantly

DC Life Magazine 2/23 9:02A The Editorial Staff

A suit represents more than just professional attire; it makes a profound statement about the wearer. The decision to adopt a suit as a regular part of one s wardrobe reflects a certain mindset. It...

12 Lies I Tell Myself Whenever I Book a 6 AM Flight

DC Life Magazine 2/22 7:18P Dan Fecht

Booking a 6 AM flight feels responsible. Mature. Like something Tony Robbins would do. I can be like Tony. Unfortunately, I am not Tony. Yet, every time, I lie to myself. Here...

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Nothing Is More Than $30 at This New DC Italian Restaurant

Washingtonian (Food) 2/26 9:37A Jessica Sidman

Ulivo . 2737 Sherman Ave., NW. Three years ago, Tim Monaghan decided to leave behind a career in banking and finance to spend more time with his two young sons. Instead, he decided over a meal at...

A Cafe With Office Amenities and Live Music Nights Opens in DC

Washingtonian (Food) 2/26 3:20A Jessica Sidman

Three Whistles . 5832 Georgia Ave., NW. As a mobile worker, Ramzy Azar has spent plenty of time in cafes while operating his real estate business and defense contracting firm focused on health...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Silver Spring

Washingtonian (Food) 2/24 10:00P Kate Corliss

Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. In 1840, when Francis Preston Blair and his daughter came across a “mica-flecked” spring...

DC’s Hottest Summer Camp for Kids? Culinary School.

Washingtonian (Food) 2/22 10:00P Sara Levine Rosenblum

Noah Akman was about four years old when he started baking. “Definitely before he could read,” recalls his mom, Katherine Lew. “One day, I got out our mixer to make a cake, and I think he just loved...

Immigration Authorities Are Cracking Down on DC Restaurants Again

Washingtonian (Food) 2/19 3:26A Jessica Sidman

Last May, federal immigration agents visited more than 100 DC-area businesses , including many restaurants, seeking I-9 forms verifying employment eligibility. But it wasn t...

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