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Why DC ranks No. 2 for EVs (and why leasing one may be better)

WTOP News 8/4 5:51A Jeff Clabaugh

When compared to states, the District ranks No. 2 for sales of electrified vehicles in the second quarter, including pure EVs, hybrids and hybrid plug-ins, according to the...

WATCH: Panda Bao Li celebrates his 4th birthday at DC’s National Zoo

WTOP News 8/4 4:35A Jose Umana

Bao Li enjoys birthday cake at the National Zoo.

Which chef took home the top prize at this year’s RAMMYS?

WTOP News 8/4 4:07A Luke Lukert

Best Bar honors belong to the Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar on Capitol Hill. (WTOP/file) Best Bar honors belong to the Tune Inn Restaurant and Bar on Capitol Hill. (WTOP/file) Did the shop that creates...

NTSB hearings on DCA crash are a day of reckoning for FAA and Army

WTOP News 8/3 10:56A Dan Ronan

The National Transportation Safety Board is now reviewing three days of testimony from last week s public hearings into the Jan. 29 midair collision near Reagan National...

Do those living by RFK Stadium want the Commanders as neighbors?

WTOP News 8/3 2:29A Jimmy Alexander

It’s been nearly 30 years since the Burgundy and Gold played their last game at RFK Stadium. Now, after the D.C. Council advanced the $3.7 billion RFK redevelopment project,...

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11 Easy Home Upgrades To Help Improve Energy Efficiency

DC Life Magazine 7/25 3:11A The Editorial Staff

Are you looking for ways to save money on your energy bills while also reducing your carbon footprint? With just a few simple upgrades, you can make your living space more...

Ways To Make Your Outdoor Living Space More Comfortable

DC Life Magazine 7/24 10:49P The Editorial Staff

Creating a cozy and functional outdoor space is one of the best ways to enjoy your home all year round. Whether you’re planning to host gatherings, unwind after a long day, or simply spend more time...

5 Unique 3D Printing Filaments You Need to Try

DC Life Magazine 7/24 10:03P The Editorial Staff

Have you ever wondered just how creative 3D printing can get? Beyond the standard plastics, such as PLA and ABS, there is a whole world of innovative filaments that can take...

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Immigrant Chefs Starred at the 2025 RAMMY Awards

Washingtonian (Food) 8/4 3:25A Jessica Sidman

Restaurateur of the Year, Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao, with Shawn Townsend, president of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Photograph by Daniel Swartz. In a year marked by ICE raids...

5 Matcha Spots to Check Out Around the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 8/1 6:48A Jessica Sidman

Ice-shaken matcha is one of Two Nine's most popular drinks. Photograph by Farrah Skeiky. Two Nine Cafe 1218 31st St., NW This takeout-only cafe in Georgetown specializes in chirashi bowls and other...

What Happens With Restaurant Service Fees Now?

Washingtonian (Food) 8/1 4:17A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by Jeff Elkins The DC Council voted this week to overhaul Initiative 82, slowing down increases in the tipped minimum wage and ultimately capping it at 75 percent of the full minimum wage....

A Glitzy Tribute to the French Riviera Lands on K Street

Washingtonian (Food) 7/25 2:30A Ike Allen

Barbouzard has several VIP tables and a private room. Photograph by Scott Suchman When chef Cedric Maupillier shuttered his celebrated Shaw French restaurant Convivial last year, he thought he might...

11 Places to Satisfy a Pancake Craving Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 7/25 2:18A Ann Limpert

Blueberry-topped pancakes at Osteria Morini. Photo by Nina Palazzolo. Art and Soul 415 New Jersey Ave., NW Fluffy, lemony pancakes have long been a staple at this dining room in the lobby of Capitol...

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Commanders stadium deal faces opposition as key vote looms

NBC DC (Sports) 7/28 4:25A Sophia Barnes, Aimee Cho, News4

As the Washington Commanders draw sold-out crowds to training camp despite brutal heat , supporters and opponents of a deal that would bring the team back to D.C. are gearing up for a key vote. The...