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SoulCycle is closing 25% of its studios

WTOP News 8/15 5:05A wtopstaff

It s not just Peloton that s spinning into trouble: Indoor cycling studio SoulCycle is closing about 25% of its locations. It s yet another signal that consumers exercise...

Mortgage lending standards tightest in 9 years

WTOP News 8/15 2:52A Jeff Clabaugh

Mortgage credit availability has been dropping, an indication of tighter lending standards by lenders, but that doesn t necessarily mean it is getting harder to get a...

Photo project honoring Vietnam Veterans completed after more than two decades

WTOP News 8/15 12:18A Melissa Howell

After more than 20 years, The Wall of Faces at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been completed. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund took on the project to find at least one...

DC Police release footage of suspect in downtown stabbing

WTOP News 8/14 11:43P Hugh Garbrick

D.C. police have released security camera footage of a man they say assaulted another man with a knife near Farragut Square in Northwest on Sunday and they are asking for the...

Backpack giveaway gets DC kids ready for school while honoring an old friend

WTOP News 8/14 12:57P Liz Anderson

On Saturday, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a back-to-school backpack giveaway at Brentwood Recreation Center in Northeast. They also honored a departed...

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Life Lately

A Touch of Teal 8/13 10:32A Katie

Hi there! Last month, I wrote my first life lately post in almost a year. It was so fun to pull together—and based on anecdotal feedback and page views, it seems like you all enjoyed reading it, too....

Tips for Traveling with Just a Carry On

BubbleLifestyles 8/12 10:03A

It is possible to travel with just your carry on. Here are some travel hacks to packing light. CHECK THE WEATHER Research what the weather will be like in the place you are traveling to. Packing for...

Introducing: From Harvest to Home

Alicia Tenise 8/9 8:42A Alicia

August 9, 2022 will always hold a special place in my heart because today is the day I can officially call myself a published author! I m thrilled to announce that my first book, From Harvest to Home...

The Dress I’m Loving This Summer

A Touch of Teal 8/8 3:47P Katie

Other than a quick trip, one-night trip to NYC last month, I ve been at home in Arlington and absolutely loving it. I ve been able to catch up with friends I haven t seen in a while, say yes to...

A Week in Waikiki: Where to Eat

A Touch of Teal 8/6 2:04P Katie

Aloha! I m back with another post in my three-part series recapping my trip to Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii earlier this year. As a reminder, you can also read my posts about  where to stay in Waikiki...

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Mexican and Mezcal Destination Espita Is Closing

Washingtonian (Food) 8/12 4:24A Jessica Sidman

August has already been a rough month for restaurants and food businesses with closure announcements from Rappahannock Oyster Bar in Union Market, Newland in Capitol Hill,...

Today at 11: Chat With Food Critic Ann Limpert

Washingtonian (Food) 8/12 3:47A Washingtonian Staff

Join us today, August 12 at 11 AM to chat with Washingtonian food critic Ann Limpert. Wondering where to go for Summer Restaurant Week? Have something to say about our...

15 Pretty Patios and Rooftops for DC Summer Restaurant Week

Washingtonian (Food) 8/11 9:59A Anna Spiegel

There are tons of restaurants offering outdoor dining for RAMW Summer Restaurant Week (August 15-21) and Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week (August 19-28). But! Some patios are...

Related: DC Summer Restaurant Week 2022: Our Food Critic’s 22 Top Picks Washingtonian (Food)

8 Fun Food Events Around DC This Week

Washingtonian (Food) 8/11 9:22A Sophia Young

Spend an evening with the Cameroon ambassador and be one of the first to see the new Embassy of Cameroon (2349 Massachusetts Ave., NW) on Thursday, August 12. There will be...

Korean-Inspired Magpie and the Tiger Is Closing in Petworth

Washingtonian (Food) 8/11 8:07A Jessica Sidman

Magpie and the Tiger, a Korean-inspired newcomer in Petworth, will serve its last meal on Sunday, August 21 after seven months in business. Chef Caleb Jang and Moon Rabbit s...

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Los Angeles Sparks Players Sleep at Airport Following Flight Cancellation

NBC DC (Sports) 8/9 10:02A Eric Mullin

Some Los Angeles Sparks players slept at Dulles International Airport in Virginia after the team s flight home on Sunday night was canceled. Following a victory over the...

How to Watch Washington Mystics Vs. Los Angeles Sparks

NBC DC (Sports) 8/5 6:25A NBC Sports Washington Staff

How to watch Mystics vs. Sparks originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington With less than five games to go in the regular season and a playoff berth already in hand, the...

Legendary Dodgers Announcer Vin Scully Dies at 94

NBC DC (Sports) 8/2 6:34P Michael Duarte

Vin Scully, the legendary broadcaster for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, died on Tuesday at the age of 94. Scully was the golden voice of the Dodgers for 67 years. He...

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Let’s Take a Look Inside Serena Williams’ Smashing Homes

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/15 4:00A Claudine Zap

MLS / Realtor.com / Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Tennis great Serena Williams recently announced her plans to retire from the sport. She ll walk away with an amazing 23 Grand Slam singles titles, just...

Lifestyle, Transit Conveniences Lure Newcomers To Port Imperial

Forbes Real Estate 8/15 3:00A Jeffrey Steele, Contributor

Over the past three decades, the New Jersey master-planned community of Port Imperial along the Hudson River has become a favored spot for New Yorkers who value short commutes...

Is the HELOC Back? (And Is It Right for You?)

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/15 1:00A Kathleen Willcox

Getty Images With today s rising inflation and interest rate hikes, potential borrowers are looking for new, less costly ways to access credit. Until recently, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC,...

Banish Cooking Smells With These 7 Effective (and All-Natural!) Methods

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/15 12:30A Margaret Heidenry

yulkapopkova/iStock Home cooking is the best except when the smell of your curry dinner lingers for days (or weeks?) after you ve finished the meal. The truth is, cooking at home can result in a...

This High School Dropout Sold Shipt To Target For $550 Million. His Next Startup Could Be Worth...

Forbes Real Estate 8/15 12:30A Amy Feldman, Forbes Staff

Serial entrepreneur Bill Smith launched Landing in 2019. The furnished-apartment rental firm expects $200 million in revenue this year by catering to the work-from-anywhere...

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