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Food for the soul: How the executive chef at DC’s Black history museum combines heritage and...

WTOP News 2/7 2:34A Ciara Wells

Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating  Black History Month . Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. Sweet potatoes, candied...

What’s next now that a federal judge has issued a stay in the ‘deferred resignation’ offer

WTOP News 2/6 11:39P Mike Murillo

A federal judge has temporarily halted an order for federal workers to accept a deferred resignation offer, which they originally had until the end of the day on Thursday to...

Republican lawmakers propose bill to end DC’s home rule

WTOP News 2/6 10:44P Ciara Wells

Two Republican members of Congress have proposed a bill to end D.C. s home rule, taking a jab at the city s mayor in its name. On Thursday, Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Tennessee...

Victims of midair plane crash near Reagan National Airport honored at Alexandria vigil

WTOP News 2/5 9:50P Mike Murillo

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. Victims of midair plane crash near Reagan...

Figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash to take place in Washington in March

WTOP News 2/5 5:13A WTOP Staff

A memorial is seen along the boards at MedStar Capitals Iceplex Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Arlington, Va., for the figure skaters who were among the 67 victims of a mid-air collision between an Army...

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Maija Lavonen: A Quietly Monumental Legacy in Textile Art

DC Life Magazine 2/3 5:02A Eschelle Demure

In the world of art, few names resonate with the quiet yet profound impact of Maija Lavonen. A pioneer in textile art, Lavonen’s work transcends the boundaries of traditional craft, elevating it to...

How I’m Spending My DEI Dollars

Alicia Tenise 1/26 11:26A Alicia

Photo by Tom McGovern TL;DR: A Backstory About This Blog DEI Rollbacks and My Responsibility as an Influencer So, Are We Boycotting? Where to Shop Now? Where do I begin? First and foremost, I hope you...

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More Restaurant Weeks to Look Forward to This Winter

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 5:21A Jane Godiner

A round of oysters at Hank’s Oyster Bar Photograph by Scott Suchman RAMW’s Metropolitan Restaurant Week came to an official close on February 2 (although some restaurants have extended their special...

Related: A Ton of DC Area Restaurants Are Extending Winter Restaurant Week Specials Washingtonian (Food)

It Costs $100K Just to Get In the Door at This Luxe Members-Only Restaurant

DC Eater 2/4 6:44A Tierney Plumb

The Founders Dining Room is only accessible to top-tier members. | Frank Francis/Ned’s Club Washington DC Founders Dining Room guests can look right into the White House from their seat An...

Where to Eat Around Tysons Corner

DC Eater 2/4 3:24A Missy Frederick

Kizuna Sushi in Tysons Corner, one of many Japanese options in the area. | Kizuna For mall shoppers, the business crowd, and more Tysons Corner is known primarily for three things: its massive pair of...

DC Restaurant Workers Allege Intimidation and Retaliation for Union Push

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 7:36A Jessica Sidman

Restaurant workers and their supporters held a "march for respect" in downtown DC last week. Photograph by Unite Here Local 25. Workers across five upscale DC restaurants—Le Diplomate, Pastis, and St....

DC Restaurants Close for “A Day Without Immigrants”

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 4:28A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by sorendls via iStock/Getty Images Plus. A number of DC restaurants will close today, February 3 for a Day Without Immigrants, a protest of Donald Trump s immigration crackdown that aims...

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Josh Harris on brink of championship with Commanders he can't find with 76ers

NBC DC (Sports) 1/26 9:23A Dan Gelston

On the first day Josh Harris stepped behind the microphone to celebrate buying the 76ers, he promised fans the new ownership group cared deeply about the distressed franchise...

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