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Traffic not so ‘cheery’ as cherry blossom visitors get stuck for hours

WTOP News 3/25 5:55P Dan Friedell

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's traffic reporter Steve Dresner recommends other options for seeing the cherry blossoms As thousands of visitors...

Alexandria man found guilty of shooting at wheelchair user in DC

WTOP News 3/25 6:47A Matthew Delaney

A man from Alexandria, Virginia, was found guilty Wednesday in D.C. court for shooting at a man in a wheelchair in Northwest last summer, according to federal prosecutors. The...

DC man sentenced to 27 years in prison for killing girlfriend

WTOP News 3/24 11:33P Ciara Wells

A D.C. man convicted of killing his girlfriend while her 7-year-old son slept nearby was sentenced to 27 years in prison on Friday. Darnell Sterling, 57, was previously found...

Traffic adjustments in downtown DC to aid cherry blossom visitors

WTOP News 3/24 5:21P Ciara Wells

The branch of the National Park Service overseeing the National Mall announced Friday there would be changes to the flow of traffic in downtown D.C. this weekend to help move...

In second embezzlement scheme, woman stole over $270k from a DC nonprofit

WTOP News 3/24 2:39P Megan Cloherty

A Florida woman got caught stealing from her job once — and then did it again. The financial director of a D.C.-based nonprofit got away with sums of cash over $270,000 before...

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“The Great Resignation”  Hits DC

DC Life Magazine 3/21 8:13P Eugene Smith

As the phenomenon of The Great Resignation sweeps across the nation, Washington, D.C. is not immune to its effects. Learn about how this trend is impacting the nation s...

Life Lately

A Touch of Teal 3/21 2:28P Katie

Happy spring! Here in the DC area, this winter was extremely mild – we only got a couple of flurries and it has been unseasonably warm. Of course, today it s rather chilly, but I have my eye on some...

700 new e-bikes coming to D.C. in part of Bowser's downtown push

The Washington Times (Culture) 3/21 9:11A Vaughn Cockayne

Another 700 new electric bikes will be gracing Washington D.C. streets in the coming weeks as Mayor Muriel Bowser tries to coax residents downtown.

A Girls’ Weekend at The Greenbrier

A Touch of Teal 3/19 2:41P Katie

Over MLK Day weekend, my sisters and I headed to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia to check into America s Resort,  The Greenbrier ! Jennifer and I were lucky enough to visit The Greenbrier five...

The Perfect Dress for a Beach Vacation

A Touch of Teal 3/17 2:46P Katie

Earlier this month, my sisters and I took a five-day trip to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. It was  such an amazing vacation — and I felt like I really came back refreshed and recharged, a rarity for...

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A Canadian Embassy Chef Finds a New Home at H Street’s Irregardless

DC Eater 3/24 11:59A Tierney Plumb

Irregardless opened in September with a midcentury modern look full of pendant lighting, dangling greenery, and red banquettes. | Jen Chase/Jennifer Chase Photography The six-month-old bistro has a...

Unexpected Places to Find Great Sushi in D.C.

DC Eater 3/24 7:39A Tierney Plumb

The opening chef at Sushi Nakazawa turns the bar at Ginza BBQ Lounge & Karaoke into an omakase counter a few nights a week. | Ginza BBQ Lounge & Karaoke These restaurants keep their rolls under wraps...

The Best First Date Bars in DC

Washingtonian (Food) 3/24 6:40A Jessica Sidman

People love to complain that DC s dating scene is terrible, but that doesn t mean your date destination needs to be. Here are some great options for  seeking out a spark—and a...

Where to Get Passover Meals Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 3/24 3:38A Julia Rosenberg

Passover, the Jewish holiday celebrating the Hebrew people s exodus from Egypt, begins on April 5 and ends April 13. Cooking for a full seder can be a daunting task, so check...

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6 Fun Food Events Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 3/23 10:01A Tory Basile

On Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24, feast on tacos and margaritas for a good cause at Santa Rosa Taqueria (301 Pennsylvania Ave., SE). Chefs/TV personalities Spike...

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This Splashy NYC Loft Has an Indoor Waterfall That Flows From a Bed!

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 12:00P Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com Many homeowners would be speed-dialing their plumber if water was pouring from one level of the house to another. But in this  Manhattan apartment, water flowing from the base of a bed to...

Ballin’! NBA Hoopster Marvin Bagley III Lists His Leisure-Ready Pad Near Sacramento for $2M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 11:30A Tiffani Sherman

Sarah Stier/Getty Images / Realtor.com A young NBA player created an outdoor oasis at his home near Sacramento, CA , but is ready to part with the impressive spread. Detroit Pistons forward Marvin...

Homes Ahoy! These 5 Fabulous Floating Houses Are Pure Magic

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 11:00A Lisa Johnson Mandell

Realtor.com As the weather gets warmer across the U.S., those aquatic fantasies really start to set in. You know the ones. But instead of dreaming about a home near the water, why not consider one...

Found a Dream Home Without a Garage? Here’s What To Know About Building One

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 10:30A Lisa Marie Conklin

Getty Images Finally! You found a home that checks all the boxes—except one. That gorgeous two-bed, two-bath Craftsman with perfect afternoon light has it all, just no garage. Oof! Maybe you need a...

Is This the Calm Before the Mortgage-Rate Storm? Here’s Why Homebuyers Should Hurry

realtor.com® Real Estate News 3/24 8:00A Andrea Riquier

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images (2) Although the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on Wednesday, mortgage rates veered in the opposite direction and tumbled. For the week...

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