Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Sunny with a high around 85 today. Clear overnight with a low around 62. This evening the Nationals begin a three-game homestand against the Cubs, and the Mystics will visit the Indiana Fever. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, […]The post National Park Service Celebrates Pride by Closing Dupont Circle Park, Sally Quinn Has a New Novel, and Dave Thomas Circle Is History first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photograph by Getty Images. Good morning. Sunny with a high around 75 today. Clear overnight, with a low around 55. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is available as a morning email newsletter. Sign […]The post Administration Slams Nonexistent Virginia County, Humidity and High Temps Are Almost Here, and We Found Even More Great Salsa Macha in Dupont Circle first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Local library systems are sharing their most popular books of 2024, and it was a big year for historical fiction titles The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store (James McBride) and Lessons in Chemistry (Bonnie Garmus). Local readers were also checking out David Grann’s nonfiction book-turned-blockbuster Killers of the Flower Moon.  Topping DC Public Library’s most-loaned […]The post These Are Local Libraries’ Most Borrowed Books of 2024 first appeared on Washingtonian.

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36 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend

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That's So Vintage pop-up at Union Market. Photograph by Nohelia ValentinThrifters and ethical shoppers can peruse secondhand collections during the That’s So Vintage pop-up at Dock5 in Union Market. The event brings together more than 50 local vintage vendors on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 from 11 AM to 5 PM. Wares range […]The post A Big Vintage Pop-up Is Coming to Union Market This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian.

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DC furries—people who dress up as anthropomorphized animals—took part in the first ever WMATA-approved “FurRide” on Saturday. Attendees gathered at the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop before riding the Blue line to the Smithsonian together for photographs and camaraderie. The event drew more people than what the organizers had planned for, with roughly 35 furries in attendance, […]The post DC Furries Take Over the Metro for First Ever “FurRide” first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Maria, a congressional staffer from DC, and Nate, a commercial real estate marketing professional from Bethesda, met at a masquerade-themed birthday party for Nate’s cousin, who Maria knew through work. They talked for a long while before Nate took off his mask and Maria said she thought, “oh good, he’s gorgeous.” They got to know […]The post We Love the Very-DC Portraits From This Black-and-White Wedding first appeared on Washingtonian.

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On Wednesday, the DC Board of Zoning Adjustments held a virtual hearing regarding the future of the Georgetown location of the popular bagel chain Call Your Mother, which needs two permits to be approved in order to continue operating as a restaurant in the neighborhood, amid challenges from neighbors on whether or not it can legally […]The post Call Your Mother Georgetown’s Zoning Hearing Got Trashy—Literally first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Baugher’s 1015 Baugher Rd., Westminster Weather conditions moved the strawberry season a bit later at this farm in Maryland’s Carroll County, so picking will likely start shortly after its orchard market opens for the season on May 22nd. Check Baugher’s website or its Facebook page for updates. There’s also a petting zoo and an on-site […]The post 10 Places to Pick Strawberries in Maryland and Virginia  first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Taylor Swift’s 2023 Era’s Tour generated a lot of cash for the star and the host cities—nearly $5 billion for local economies, according to Fortune. It was also the highest-grossing tour in music history and the first to reach over a billion dollars. Now, Swifties at American University in DC will have the chance to […]The post Taylor Swift Class Will Be Offered at American University first appeared on Washingtonian.

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The most fleeting season in DC—cherry blossom season—is arguably the most beautiful, and it’s the time of year most synonymous with the city. One way to celebrate the short-lived blooms is to indulge in a long afternoon tea. This time of year, many hotels and other spots that offer a regular afternoon tea adopt a […]The post 10 Spots for Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea Around DC first appeared on Washingtonian.

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The Virginia General Assembly released its final state budget of the legislative session on Thursday, with one notable item left out—the $2 billion deal to fund construction of a new stadium for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood. While the deal isn’t dead yet, it represents a massive setback for Virginia […]The post So, Is the Potomac Yard Stadium Deal Dead? first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Few things are more romantic than admiring world-class art while the moon rises. Throw in wine, music, and, well, you get why tickets to the National Gallery’s after-hour events are so coveted. So get ready: The popular nights return next month. This spring’s three upcoming programs—”Color Theory,” “Flowers After Hours,” and “Art Prom”—will take place […]The post National Gallery Nights Return This Spring. Here’s How to Get Tickets. first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Washington has a problem with road safety. Last year in DC, there were 52 traffic fatalities, a rise of more than 40 percent from 2022—and as of February 2, seven people have already lost their lives this year due to motorist mishaps. In response, the DC Council this week unanimously passed the Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, […]The post Four Ways the New DC Speeding Crackdown Bill Will Impact Drivers first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Would a cafe by any old name taste as sweet? We think not, and neither does the Folger Shakespeare Library, which is reopening on June 21 after a four-year renovation and is asking the public to suggest a name for the new cafe in its Great Hall. The Folger says it’s “looking for clever wordplay […]The post The Folger Needs a Name for Its Cafe and We Have Solved It first appeared on Washingtonian.

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After shuttering in 2011, Barnes & Noble’s Georgetown outpost is now set to return. Which other long-gone spots would we love to see back in the neighborhood?   The Biograph This beloved art-house movie theater (above) operated in a former car dealership until 1996, when it became a CVS.   Booked Up A DC institution […]The post B&N Is Returning to Georgetown. What Other Spots Should Come Back? first appeared on Washingtonian.

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If you haven’t yet tried on a pair of virtual reality goggles and explored another world, it can be hard to explain the transportive experience; and if you have, you know what I mean. But whether you already know your way around cyberspace or it’s your first time, these four spots around the DMV can […]The post 4 Virtual Reality Experiences to Escape to Around the DMV first appeared on Washingtonian.

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Looking to cut down your Christmas tree? These area farms offer firs, spruces, and more. Don’t forget blankets or towels for the top of the car, bungee cords, and a sharp saw. Butler’s Orchard 22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown | Open through December 23 During this orchard’s Holiday Harvest Days, you can either cut-your-own or select […]The post Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Near DC first appeared on Washingtonian.

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On January 18th, 2023, Washingtonian hosted the 51st annual Washingtonians of the Year luncheon at The Willard InterContinental. Over 175 guests enjoyed an inspirational afternoon to honor esteemed changemakers featured in the “Washingtonians of the Year” editorial piece written by Anna Spiegel.  Attendees enjoyed delectable cuisine in the elegant Ballroom at The Willard InterContinental. Washingtonian President & CEO, […]The post Washingtonian Celebrates the 2022 Washingtonians of the Year (PHOTOS) first appeared on Washingtonian.

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