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It's not easy being green! Kermit the Frog is UMD's next commencement speaker

NBC DC (Local) 3/27 8:53A Taylor Edwards

Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog will be at the University of Maryland! The world s most famous frog will deliver the university s commencement address on Wednesday, May 21. The Muppet will share his words of...

April Culture Guide: 43 Things to Do in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/27 7:45A Briana Thomas

Happy April, DC! Spring into April at a rap concert with Tyler, The Creator. Then, attend one—or several—cherry blossom festivals and happenings throughout the region. Also, there are a few new...

The Weekend Scene: Enjoy peak bloom, Blossom Kite Festival and more in the DC area

NBC DC (Local) 3/27 6:10A Sophia Barnes and Tommy McFly, N

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every Wednesday Is this the maddest of March weekends? Peak bloom is upon us, and...

DC schools: DHS agents tried to ‘detain’ healthcare contractor at elementary school

WTOP News 3/27 3:39A Grace Newton

D.C. public schools officials say agents with the Department of Homeland Security attempted to detain a healthcare contractor assigned to H.D. Cooke Elementary School in...

Opening Day is here! Washington Nationals open 2025 season vs. Phillies

WTOP News 3/27 1:18A Jose Umana

Baseball fans rejoice! The Washington Nationals return to the field Thursday for opening day as they host the Philadelphia Phillies to kick off their 2025 season and start the...

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The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco Review: Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Luxury

Alicia Tenise 3/20 1:00A Alicia

Shop a Similar Dress If you re in search of a luxurious escape, The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco deserves a spot on your travel list. Since its debut in 1991, this hotel has redefined elegance and...

The Ultimate Walla Walla Travel Guide

Alicia Tenise 3/17 10:10P Alicia

Today, I want to share my thoughts on a wine region that has been on my radar for years—a place with an ideal climate for grape growing, where numerous varietals thrive, and where you ll find a...

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A Contemporary Korean Restaurant is Opening in Dupont Circle

Washingtonian (Food) 3/27 9:33A Jane Godiner

The Seven Delicacies pancake wrap dish at Onggi. Photograph by Scott Suchman Onggi . 2100 P St NW. When Tae “ Tanya ” Kim was working for the United States government as a Korean language instructor,...

Texas-Based Japanese Restaurant Uchi Is Coming to DC

Washingtonian (Food) 3/27 8:28A Jessica Sidman

Photography courtesy Uchi. Uchi . 1150 17th St., NW.  Uchi—the Austin-founded chain with seven locations spanning from West Hollywood to Miami—is set to make its DC debut downtown this fall. The...

Your Guide to Eating and Drinking Inside Nationals Park

Washingtonian (Food) 3/26 5:42A Anna Spiegel

Franks at Haute Dogs and Fries. Photograph by Scott Suchman . We ll always have peanuts and Cracker Jack, but at Nationals Park, fans can proudly sing buy me some dumplings and roti tacos, too. The...

Best Dining Bets in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood

DC Eater 3/26 4:04A Rebecca Cooper

Stracci sells Roman-style pizza, including the namesake Stracci with fresh stracciatella cheese, tomato, basil, and olive oil. | Stracci The tight-knit Northern Virginia community is home to many...

A Top NYC Bar Serves Sake Cocktails with Press Club — And More Spring Pop-Ups

DC Eater 3/25 7:10A Emily Venezky

The celestial mural at Angel’s Share in New York. | Robert Sietsema/Eater NY A tour of Eritrea at Compass Rose, floral rosés in full bloom at Lulu’s Winegarden, and more Spring is finally here...

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World Series champion Dodgers to visit White House next month

NBC DC (Sports) 3/26 7:21A Benjamin Papp and City News Serv

In World Series tradition, the Los Angeles Dodgers have accepted their invitation to visit President Donald Trump and White House next month on April 7. In a social media post...

Skating world championships head to Boston two months after fatal DC crash

NBC DC (Sports) 3/24 4:10A Dave Skretta

It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 lifted off from a wintry runway in southeast Kansas, destined for Washington, D.C., with dozens of members of the tight-knit figure...

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