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Buddhist monks walk to U.S. Capitol on final day of 15-week journey from Texas

NBC DC (Local) 2/11 9:33A DEEPA BHARATH and TIFFANY STANLE

A group of Buddhist monks, a day after completing a  108-day Walk for Peace  from Texas to Washington, walked to Capitol Hill on Wednesday before heading to the Lincoln Memorial to conclude their...

Virginia couple celebrates new life through an innovative kidney exchange program

WTOP News 2/10 11:21P Alan Etter

Virginia "Ginger" & Leo Hergenroeder at their wedding.(Courtesy MedStar Georgetown University Hospital ) Virginia "Ginger" & Leo Hergenroeder at their wedding.(Courtesy MedStar Georgetown University...

From sushi to sweets: DC’s best Valentine’s Day takeout options

WTOP News 2/10 10:20P Michelle Goldchain

It s time to step it up this Valentine s Day. Instead of buying an unsurprising box of chocolates from your local convenience store, surprise your special someone with...

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...

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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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