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3 measles cases confirmed in DC — possible exposures at Reagan National, March for Life

WTOP News 2/9 6:33A Jessica Kronzer

Health officials are warning about a handful of people carrying the measles who recently spent time around D.C. and Virginia, including at Reagan National Airport and the...

DC Water closes lanes on 14th Street NW as crews stabilize old sewer tunnel

WTOP News 2/9 6:32A Carrie Shokraei

All northbound lanes of 14th Street between L Street and Thomas Circle in Northwest D.C. are closed because D.C. Water said an abandoned, century‑old sewer tunnel beneath the roadway is at risk of...

5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 2/9 6:25A Ava Hoelscher

Valentine s Day falls on a weekend this year, which means more opportunities for a fun date. From vineyard day trips to sumptuous cooking classes, here are five ideas for...

Monks’ ‘Walk for Peace to DC’ brings rolling road closures across Northern Virginia

WTOP News 2/9 12:13A Will Vitka

The Walk for Peace to D.C. — which sees Buddhist monks marching on a 120-day, 2,300-mile journey — may make driving around the region a little more complicated. The procession...

How ‘Heated Rivalry’ is sparking new conversations about queer visibility on the ice in DC

WTOP News 2/8 11:06P Ciara Wells

Heated Rivalry, the hit hockey-romance book turned streaming phenomenon, has taken the internet by storm. Inside real locker rooms, the series is prompting a deeper...

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A New Cantonese-Inspired Restaurant in DC Features Hollywood East Cafe Chef

Washingtonian (Food) 2/10 6:41A Jessica Sidman

Canton Disco . 1025 First St., SE. Beloved Chinese restaurant Hollywood East Cafe closed in Wheaton last summer after nearly three decades. Now, Timothy Yu, whose family ran the restaurant, is...

60 Great Breakfast, Brunch, and Weekend Lunch Spots From Our 100 Best Restaurants List

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 9:57A Ann Limpert

A&J Restaurant location_on Rockville and Annandale language Website Photograph by Scott Suchman. This Northern Chinese dim sum standby has been turning out pan-fried pork dumplings and springy dan-dan...

How Actor Wilmer Valderrama Ended Up Opening a Cocktail Bar in DC

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 7:06A Jessica Sidman

Elegancia in La Cosecha. 1280 4th St., NE. Actor Wilmer Valderrama has starred in That 70s Show ,  Encanto , crime drama NCIS , and Zootopia 2 (he s a hippo detective). His latest role is a little...

More Restaurant Weeks to Look Forward to This Winter

Washingtonian (Food) 2/6 12:23A Jenae Barnes

Alexandria Restaurant Week Now through Sunday, February 8 Like DC, Alexandria has extended its Restaurant Week through this weekend. Look for $35, $45, and $55 menus.  Our...

Where to Score Super Bowl Takeout and Watch the Big Game Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 2/5 4:04A Tristan Espinoza

Are you hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday to cheer on the Seahawks or Patriots? Or, like me, planning your evening around Bad Bunny’s halftime performance ? Check out these restaurants and bars...

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Washington football legend Sonny Jurgensen dies at 91

NBC DC (Sports) 2/6 6:14A Barry Wilner and Stephen Whyno |

Sonny Jurgensen, the Hall of Fame quarterback whose strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history, has died. He was 91. While a...

How to watch figure skater Maxim Naumov compete at the Milan Cortina Olympics

NBC DC (Sports) 2/5 2:56A Logan Reardon

Maxim Naumov is ready for his Olympic debut . The 24-year-old figure skater, who grew up in Simsbury, Connecticut , and later moved to Norwood, Massachusetts, will compete at...

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