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As energy costs soar, Pepco wants to raise rates again

WTOP News 4/2 10:56A Thomas Robertson

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio Pepco Director of Regulatory Strategy Lushaé Cook speaks with WTOP's Shawn Anderson and Anne Kramer about a potential rate...

Trump’s White House ballroom gets final approval days after a judge ordered a halt to construction

WTOP News 4/2 10:03A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom won final approval from a key agency on Thursday, despite a federal judge recently ordering a halt to...

Goodwill ambassadors hope to connect visitors to Japanese culture at Cherry Blossom Festival

WTOP News 4/2 7:15A Luke Lukert

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Ambassadors connect visitors to Japanese culture at National Cherry...

Things to do in the DC area: Petalpalooza, LGBTQ+ bar crawl … and more!

WTOP News 4/1 11:53P Michelle Goldchain

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is gearing up for one of its most vibrant weekends yet, with Petalpalooza set to transform D.C.’s Navy Yard into an all-day celebration of...

DC spring cleanup underway, with road repairs and rat control efforts

WTOP News 4/1 10:44P Dan Ronan

D.C. is launching an aggressive spring cleanup effort aimed at improving infrastructure, beautifying neighborhoods and reducing the city’s growing rat population. The 10th...

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Overwhelmed and Overworked: Why Wellness Retreats Are Essential for Entrepreneurs in D.C.

DC Life Magazine 4/1 8:27A Dionne Joi

City life Why D.C. Entrepreneurs Are Turning to Wellness Retreats to Overcome Burnout In a city like Washington, D.C., ambition isn’t optional. It’s the baseline. Everyone is building something....

Capital Connections: How To Throw a Summer Networking Event

DC Life Magazine 4/1 7:36A The Editorial Staff

Washington, DC thrives on connection. Professionals from government, nonprofit organizations, tech companies, and startups gather across the city to share ideas and build relationships in a relaxed...

Best Ways To Protect Your Desktop From Heat

DC Life Magazine 3/23 12:09A The Editorial Staff

Heat can shorten your desktop’s lifespan, slow performance, and turn simple tasks into frustrating ones. Many people focus on processors, graphics cards, and storage when they buy a computer, but...

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Maru San Is DC’s Best New Restaurant (So Far) This Year

Washingtonian (Food) 4/2 4:24A Ann Limpert

I have good news and bad news about Maru San. The positive: The Japanese/Peruvian fine-casual spot is easily the best restaurant to open in DC so far this year. But if you have PTSD from shivering in...

Logan Circle Hotspot Katsumi Is Better Than It Needs to Be

Washingtonian (Food) 4/2 4:23A Ann Limpert

In Logan Circle, the French / Japanese restaurant Bar Japonais has a new look, a new name, and a new vibe. Katsumi, with its plum velvet couches, pink neon, and weekend DJs, made its entrance in...

Who Wants a Treat? These Pet Owners Are Going Gourmet.

Washingtonian (Food) 3/29 10:58P Washingtonian Staff

Like many area  parents, Sara D’Amelio tries to be conscious about what she feeds her family. Every week, the founder of the skincare line Skincando goes to the farmers...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Arlington

Washingtonian (Food) 3/23 11:00P Jessica Sidman

Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. The closest suburb to Downtown DC, Arlington County offers both urban and suburban appeal:...

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