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Federal back pay, flights, SNAP: When things might return to normal after shutdown

NBC DC (Local) 11/13 7:58A Associated Press, NBC News and N

Now that the country’s longest government shutdown has ended , when can we expect many aspects of our lives to return to normal? Here’s what we learned about when federal workers can expect back pay,...

4 Fun and Funky Things to Do Around DC This Weekend

Washingtonian Things To Do 11/13 3:40A Daniella Byck

Yes, the vibes are bad. No, doing something whimsical won t solve your very real problems or the very real roots of them. But maybe, just maybe, taking some time to have a...

Things to do in the DC area: Four Seasons DC Wine & Dine, Mezcal With Friends … and more!

WTOP News 11/12 10:15P Michelle Goldchain

The Four Seasons D.C. Wine & Dine event is hosted across two evenings with proceeds going to MedStar Health. (Courtesy Four Seasons) The Four Seasons D.C. Wine & Dine event is hosted across two...

An expert says do something kind on World Kindness Day

WTOP News 11/12 9:31P Dan Ronan

Thursday is World Kindness Day. People celebrate it by performing acts of kindness which can range from something simple like giving a person a parking space, to volunteering,...

Behind the scenes of National Harbor’s holiday tree lighting and fireworks kickoff

WTOP News 11/12 9:22P Matt Kaufax

In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, “What do you do?” WTOP’s “ Working Capital ” series profiles the people whose jobs make the D.C. region run. This page...

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El Viejo Excels With Tamales, Pupusas, and Other Central American Favorites

Washingtonian (Food) 11/10 10:00P Ike Allen

location_on 9224 Warren St., Silver Spring language Website Not many Central American lunch spots in Maryland have their own mascot. But at El Viejo Central American Kitchen, the door, walls, and...

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