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A History Buff’s Guide to Washington, DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 4/23 9:57A Amy Moeller

Cherry blossoms at the National Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Washington.org. Once you ve hit all the museums and the monuments and memorials that peak your interest, there are still a seemingly...

10 Outdoor Attractions Worth Checking Out When Visiting Washington, DC

Washingtonian Things To Do 4/23 8:51A Amy Moeller

Photograph by Erik Kvalsvik/Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens. In addition to historic monuments , moonlit tours,  great walking and hiking trails, and many parks ,   there are other outdoor...

Black churches back embattled Smithsonian African American history museum after Trump’s order

WTOP News 4/23 4:10A WTOP Staff

As he does one day each month, the Rev. Robert Turner hit the road from his home in Baltimore last week and traveled — on foot — 43 miles (69 kilometers) to Washington. He...

DC area gets an ‘F’ for air quality, according to new report

WTOP News 4/23 2:45A Mike Murillo

The air we breathe in the D.C. area has been very unhealthy, according to a new report by the American Lung Association. Related stories Study shows patients with painful skin...

The Best DC Museums on the Mall and Beyond

Washingtonian Things To Do 4/23 2:44A Amy Moeller

The National Building Museum's Great Hall. Photograph courtesy of the museum. There are plenty of things to do and places to visit in DC—from award-winning restaurants to nationally acclaimed theater....

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Dirt Cheap Martinis Are DC’s Best New Trend

Washingtonian (Food) 4/23 8:47A Jessica Sidman

Cucina Morini offers $7 martinis all night in the lounge only. Photograph by Steve Vilnit. When Cucina Morini opened just over a year ago, it made headlines for its $7 martinis offered all night,...

The Best Mexican Restaurants Around D.C.

DC Eater 4/22 7:51A Tierney Plumb

A fried oyster taco with red cabbage and chipotle aioli from Anafre. | Rey Lopez/Eater D.C. The steadily rising scene offers a bounty of tacos, tortas, enchiladas, moles, and more In the past 20 years...

A Visually Striking Latin-Mediterranean Spot Opens In Downtown DC

Washingtonian (Food) 4/21 8:25A Jane Godiner

The Peruvian shrimp ceviche from GAIA Supperclub. Photograph by Cameron Whitman. GAIA Supperclub . 1025 Vermont Ave., NW. When veteran Wayne Johnson has dined in nightlife hotspots like Dubai,...

The Best Restaurants and Bars Near Capital One Arena, Home of the Washington Wizards and Capitals

DC Eater 4/21 8:08A Missy Frederick

Corn pizza from Tonari. | Rey Lopez/Eater D.C. Reliable picks for a quick beer, ramen, and much more D.C.’s Capitol One arena is home to everything from the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals...

Where to Eat and Drink Around DC’s Capital One Arena

Washingtonian (Food) 4/21 6:56A Ann Limpert

The dining room at the Smith. Photograph by Scott Suchman This post was updated in April 2025. Capital One Arena is in the Chinatown/Penn Quarter neighborhood, home to many good restaurants. But not...

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MLB weighs a salary cap as potential lockout looms in 2026

NBC DC (Sports) 4/10 7:13A Alex Sherman, CNBC and Lillian R

MLB has never had a salary cap, but league and team officials are considering what that could look like as the league s CBA expires in December 2026, sources say. While the...

Caps' Ovechkin to bring family on ice, appear at DC fan event to celebrate record

NBC DC (Sports) 4/10 4:42A Jennifer Igbonoba

The celebrations are just getting started for the Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin after he secured his spot on top of the record books as the NHL s all-time goal-scorer. Fans will get a chance to...

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