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2026 National Book Festival celebrates the enduring power of books

WTOP News 8/23 2:25A Terik King

Author Sunyi Dean signs her fantasy novel 'The Girl With A Thousand Faces' for a fan at the National Book Festival, July 22, 2026.(WTOP/Terik King) Author Sunyi Dean signs her fantasy novel 'The Girl...

Local kids learn basketball skills at a camp with DC police officers

WTOP News 8/21 10:21P Liz Anderson

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. Why DC kids are shooting hoops with police...

DC-based book festival to feature film entertainers as well authors

WTOP News 8/21 4:52A Steve Karesh

The National Book Festival is Saturday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. It will, of course, feature dozens of authors discussing their work, as...

DC-area volunteers raising money for truck to support Ukraine war effort

WTOP News 8/20 11:05P Mike Murillo

Some D.C.-area residents are trying to raise enough money to send a specially equipped truck to Ukraine as part of a nationwide grassroots fundraising campaign. Bethesda,...

DC students made small gains on last year’s standardized tests, but still below prepandemic levels...

WTOP News 8/20 11:00A Scott Gelman

D.C. students made small gains in reading last year, but math results haven t yet reached prepandemic levels, according to new citywide standardized test data released...

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Top 7 Wineries to Visit in Carmel Valley Village

Alicia Tenise 8/18 7:37A Alicia

Don t get me wrong: I love Napa and Sonoma . However, California is home to hundreds of wineries across the state and many other wine regions you can explore. In fact, I prefer going to the smaller...

Landman Season 3: DMV’s Pause for Discovery

DC Life Magazine 8/12 2:39A DC Street Team

`html Washington, DC, has a way of moving forward with distinct purpose; however, sometimes, even the most anticipated moments require a strategic pause. This city knows the...

Oregon Sparkling Wine: What to Know + My Visit to Method Oregon in the Willamette Valley

Alicia Tenise 8/12 1:00A Alicia

Oregon is known for its Pinot Noir, but did you know that there s some pretty incredible sparkling wine coming out of the state as well? A couple of weeks ago, I tasted my way through Oregon sparkling...

Hawksbill Summit Hike: Virginia Trail Guide & Map | DC Life

DC Life Magazine 8/11 2:00A DC Life Trail Team

Welcome to the ultimate guide to the Hawksbill Summit hike in Virginia ! If you re looking for one of the best ridge hikes near DC with views , this moderate 2.9-mile trail...

DC Decodes Cooper-Whatley Poll’s Voter Dynamics

DC Life Magazine 8/11 12:57A DC Street Team

`html Washington, D.C., thrives on informed perspective, making Washington D.C. Political Insights a cornerstone of civic life. Every conversation, from a morning coffee in...