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Major events to impact DC traffic starting Sunday

WTOP News 2/21 7:17A LaDawn Black

Expect road closures and rerouting on D.C. streets this week due to the Chinese New Year parade on Sunday and the President s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Sunday —...

Sunday storm could dump up to 5 inches of snow across DC region

WTOP News 2/21 4:34A Jessica Kronzer

The D.C. region may see several inches of heavy snowfall on Sunday, with forecasts suggesting totals could be as high as 5 inches in some parts of the area. Related stories...

Virginia Sen. Kaine, top tariff foe, says SCOTUS decision is win for consumers

WTOP News 2/20 11:31P Mitchell Miller

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine, who has repeatedly introduced bills to lift President Donald Trump s tariffs, may be one of the happiest members of Congress after the U.S. Supreme...

How crews are patching up potholes before asphalt plants reopen

WTOP News 2/20 9:29P Thomas Robertson

Potholes are a fact of life in the D.C. area. In fact, anywhere you have snow and roads, you’re bound to find potholes, especially as temperatures fluctuate above and below...

New design, entrance and LED system: Capital One Arena renovation advances to new phase

WTOP News 2/19 10:00P Scott Gelman

Renovation work currently taking place at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. (WTOP/Scott Gelman) Renovation work currently taking place at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington,...

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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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Immigration Authorities Are Cracking Down on DC Restaurants Again

Washingtonian (Food) 2/19 3:26A Jessica Sidman

Last May, federal immigration agents visited more than 100 DC-area businesses , including many restaurants, seeking I-9 forms verifying employment eligibility. But it wasn t...

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...

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