Photos: DC’s cherry blossoms in peak bloom

WTOP News 4/1 3:26A Ciara Wells

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DC museum visitors react to Trump administration plan to remove some exhibits from Smithsonians

WTOP News 4/1 12:32A Kyle Cooper

President Donald Trump’s executive order to remove exhibits that display so called “anti-American ideology” from Smithsonian museums is being met with mixed reactions. The executive order claims the Smithsonian has presented American values as...

‘I don’t even know what I paid’: Tourist hot spots in DC plagued by unlicensed food trucks

WTOP News 4/1 12:19A Scott Gelman

Food trucks along the National Mall in D.C.(WTOP/Scott Gelman) Food trucks along the National Mall in D.C.(WTOP/Scott Gelman) Katie O’Brien was walking toward the U.S. Capitol Building after the...

Learning the history of the DC region one obscure building at a time with viral video realtor Joe...

WTOP News 3/31 10:45P Matt Kaufax

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. Learning the history of the DMV, one obscure building at a time You may have seen Joe Himali on your social media...

Thunderstorms could bring DC region much-needed rain during evening commute

WTOP News 3/31 11:01A Gaby Arancibia

The commute home Monday may be marred by clouds and rain, as a spell of stormy weather is due to hit the D.C. region. Storm cells developing from the west to the east could bring strong storms over parts of the D.C. area in the afternoon and into...

Expelled DC council member Trayon White teases reelection campaign for open Ward 8 seat

WTOP News 3/31 2:45A Luke Lukert

A former member of the D.C. Council who was just expelled is teasing another run at the Ward 8 seat. In an Instagram post celebrating the end of Ramadan on Sunday, former Ward 8 D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. wrote “ReElection campaign...

40 New Hobbies to Pick Up This Year

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 1:00A Washingtonian Staff

Photo-illustration by Jennifer Albarracin Moya. 9 Cooking and Drink Courses to Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills in the DC Area Master how to make the perfect paella, decorate a cake, or Italian dish. 6...

9 Cooking and Drink Courses to Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:59A Ike Allen

Skillette classes are designed to teach different techniques, depending on the season. Photograph by Birch Thomas for Skillette. Spanish Getaway Paella location_on Lo­cation shared after sign-up...

6 Classes to Build Your Performance Skills in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:58A Arya Hodjat

Photograph courtesy of School of Rock. To Be or Not to Be Shakespeare location_on Capitol Hill language Website Pay homage to the Bard during classes led by  Shakespeare Theatre Company . A spring...

3 Plant Classes to Cultivate Your Inner Botanist in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:57A Daniella Byck

Photograph of Rewild by Laura Whitfield. Petal Power Flower Arranging location_on Eckington and Chantilly language Website | Website Turn stems into floral masterpieces with guidance from the pros. At...

6 Sport Classes in the DC Area to Level Up Your Knowledge

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:56A Damare Baker

Photograph courtesy of Bicycle­space. Dink Responsibly Pickleball location_on North Bethesda, Rockville, Manassas language Website Finally ready to find out what the pickleball craze is about? Take a...

6 Dance Classes in the DC Area to Elevate Your Moves

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:55A Daniella Byck

Photograph of CityDance by Jonathan Hsu/Hsu media. Hips Don’t Lie Belly Dancing location_on Tenleytown language Website Channel your inner Shakira during belly-dance classes at  Sahara Dance  in...

Build Your Outdoor Knowledge With These 3 Activities in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:53A Damare Baker

Photograph by Mayur Kakade/Getty Images. Tents Intensive Camping location_on Multiple area locations language Website An overnight in the wild can seem intimidating, but  REI  holds hands-on camping...

7 Art Courses to Develop Your Creative Eye in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:52A Omega Ilijevich

Draw live models in charcoal during a course at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Photograph by Ellen Cornett. Heavy Metal Jewelry location_on Hill East language Website Sure, you can scour shops for...

Want to Learn a New Hobby? Here’s How to Start.

Washingtonian Things To Do 3/31 12:51A Helen Huiskes

Photograph by Dimensions/Getty Images. Embrace the Uphill Climb For many adults, learning something new starts as a search for a fun hobby, which means we expect it to be, well, fun. But according to...