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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser shares why she won't run for 4th term

NBC DC (Local) 11/25 6:35P Mark Segraves, News4 reporter an

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser won’t run for reelection, ending months of speculation over whether she would seek a fourth term. She gave News4 an in-depth interview on her decision. “It was time for me to...

‘An absolute farce’: As DOGE closes down, civil servant group gives agency a failing grade

WTOP News 11/24 9:46P Dan Ronan

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is officially out of business. With more than eight months left on its charter, the director of the Office of Personnel...

Hundreds line up at Nationals Park for free Thanksgiving meals

WTOP News 11/24 8:58P Dan Ronan

The Washington Nationals are feeding thousands of people just in time for Thanksgiving. Over the next several days, thousands of people in the D.C. area will get free turkeys,...

A large ‘charismatic’ animal is about to be born at DC’s National Zoo — an Asian elephant

WTOP News 11/24 12:58A Jessica Kronzer

The Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C. is preparing for the birth of a large charismatic and charming animal: an Asian elephant calf. Zoo officials announced Monday morning that an Asian elephant is...

How to Ride DC’s First Mechanical Bull

Washingtonian Things To Do 11/23 10:00P Jessica Sidman

The country-western bar and live-music venue Desert 5 Spot (400 Morse St., NE) recently made its debut in Union Market, bringing with it the city’s only mechanical bull. If...

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French Food Is All Over DC—Here Are Two Fresh Takes

Washingtonian (Food) 11/23 10:00P Ann Limpert

Ever since Jackie Kennedy tapped René Verdon to oversee the White House kitchen in 1961, French cuisine has had a grip on DC’s dining culture. These days, largely thanks to the decade-long popularity...

How to Ride DC’s First Mechanical Bull

Washingtonian (Food) 11/23 10:00P Jessica Sidman

The country-western bar and live-music venue Desert 5 Spot (400 Morse St., NE) recently made its debut in Union Market, bringing with it the city’s only mechanical bull. If...

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

Washingtonian (Food) 11/20 10:00P Kate Corliss

Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. Once a tobacco-trading hub and now home to cobblestone streets and historic rowhouses,...

Where to Buy Thanksgiving Pies and Desserts Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 11/19 3:45A James Jarvis

From traditional bourbon pecan pies to creative confections like dirty chai tiramisu, these local bakeries and restaurants have your Thanksgiving dessert table covered. Acme Pie Co. 2406 Columbia...

Festive Holiday Teas in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 11/18 4:18A Madeline Weinfield

Traditions are a big part of the season, and holiday afternoon tea is a beloved custom around Washington. The ritual returns to decked-out hotel lobbies and historic homes, offering festive treats,...

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