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Ben’s Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali remembers Jesse Jackson as ‘family’

WTOP News 2/17 9:18P Kate Ryan

The late Rev. Jesse Jackson was a giant figure in the Civil Rights Movement, a powerful and passionate speaker and served D.C. as its first elected shadow senator, lobbying relentlessly for statehood...

Zillow’s chief economist says DC-area home market is now affordable

WTOP News 2/17 9:02P Ciara Wells

Homes are becoming easier to buy in the nation’s capital, a leading economist says, especially when compared to 20 years ago. “The change that stands out the most to me is...

Trump and Maryland Gov. Moore battle over Potomac River sewage spill response

NBC DC (Local) 2/17 1:54A Aamer Madhani | The Associated P

President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over what he says is a lagging response to a January pipe rupture that sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest of...

Amateur artists have the chance to appear in the National Gallery and win some cash along the way

WTOP News 2/16 6:10A Luke Lukert

Are you or a loved one an artist with a talent for putting a twist on classic art? One of the most prestigious museums in the world is giving creators a chance to earn some...

Progress at Potomac sewer collapse but overflow risk remains, DC Water says

WTOP News 2/16 4:12A Matt Small

D.C. Water is touting new pumping capacity and a third active flume as signs of progress at the site of the massive Potomac sewer pipe break, even as the utility warns the...

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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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Why One Street Corner Now Rules DC’s LGBTQ Bar Scene

Washingtonian (Food) 2/17 10:00P Jennifer Albarracin Moya

The corner of 14th and U streets, Northwest, is now home to six LGBTQ bars , with just over 300 feet separating the nightlife options. The spots have all opened their doors...

José Andrés Group Names New CEO

Washingtonian (Food) 2/17 4:21A Jessica Sidman

José Andrés Group CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour is stepping away from the top role in the company s hospitality and media empire. Andrés tells Washingtonian his longtime friend and...

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...

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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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