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Man found dead in condo near Logan Circle was bound and burned

NBC DC (Local) 2/13 5:01A Jackie Bensen

A man found dead in a condo near D.C.’s Logan Circle was bound and had been burned, police said as they try to identify his killer. Sayed Hammad Hussein was the victim, the Metropolitan Police...

DC mayor warns of imminent tough budget cycle as costs rise, revenue stays modest

WTOP News 2/12 9:57P Scott Gelman

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser this week described the possibility of difficult decisions ahead, as the city works on its spending plan for fiscal year 2027, her last as the...

Woman killed in Glover Park received threats from suspect, victim's mother says

NBC DC (Local) 2/12 6:34P Joseph Olmo

The accused killer of a woman shot in front of her children in Northwest D.C. apparently sent disturbing messages in the past, according to the victim’s mother, grandmother to...

DC attorney general goes after ‘slumlord empire’ with RICO lawsuit

WTOP News 2/12 9:37A John Domen

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a family of landlords on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.(WTOP/John Domen) D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces a lawsuit against a...

Things to do in the DC area: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day events … and more!

WTOP News 2/12 9:26A Michelle Goldchain

Grab some beads and toast with a Hurricane because Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and the D.C. region is celebrating in style with several free community-wide...

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What You Need To Become a Washington DC Firefighter

DC Life Magazine 2/13 2:29A The Editorial Staff

If you’re picturing a job that’s only fires and ladders, Washington, DC, will surprise you. In DC Fire and EMS, many entry paths are built around being ready for both...

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Bar Japonais Rebrands as Katsumi With More Sushi and Lounge Vibes

Washingtonian (Food) 2/13 4:59A Jessica Sidman

Bar Japonais had only been open about a year and a half when it shut down for a rebrand. The 14th Street restaurant was initially billed as a French-Japanese izakaya with a lot of fusion dishes and...

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...

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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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