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FEATURES
Washington’s Most Powerful Women 2021
Our 2021 list of the region’s 150-plus most influential women, shaping everything from the arts to the economy. By Jane Recker.
The Vegan Food Wars of DC
A new crew of chefs and entrepreneurs have turned Washington into a hub of meat-free fare. Now if only they all agreed about what vegan food should be. By Nancy Scola.
Meet the TikTok Stars of Washington
A guide to the super-TikTokers of the Beltway and their super-DC shticks. By Daniella Byck.
How to Navigate DC’s Insane Renovation Boom
Dream-home remodels to get you inspired—plus tons of insight from the pros on whom to hire, what it’ll cost, where to save, and how to avoid a major headache. By Jennifer Barger and Marisa M. Kashino.
CAPITAL COMMENT
The Biden White House Is Embracing Internet Oddballs: Inside the White House’s partnership with influencers. By Anne Tate.
Honey, We Bought the Exorcist House!: How a couple unknowingly bought the house that inspired The Exorcist. By Andrew Beaujon.
The Trump Hotel Lobby Is Very, Very Quiet: A dispatch from the much quieter Trump hotel. By Jane Recker.
FIRST LOOK: Stunning Images of Life on Tangier Island and Smith Island: Jay Fleming’s new photo book offers an unprecedented look at these unique communities. By Jennifer Albarracin Moya.
IQ
Interview: Jonathan Rauch on navigating the tribalized world of modern America. By Benjamin Wofford.
Culture: Service-industry staffers weigh in on the vexations of this mask-and-vax moment. By Daniella Byck and Jessica Sidman.
The Washingtonologist: Our Beltway know-it-all solves your capital-city conundrums. By Washingtonian Staff.
LIFE & TRAVEL
Wild Things: Essential gear for your next camping adventure. By Amy Moeller.
Glass Acts: Wineries that offer private (but affordable) tastings. By Anne Tate.
Thinking Outside: As Covid lingers, private schools are moving outdoors. By Sherri Dalphonse.
TASTE
Restaurant Preview: Gorgeous backyards and other outdoor spaces created during lockdown. By Anna Spiegel.
Cosmo Energy: New restaurants, shopping, and other attractions in the Northern Virginia city. By Anna Spiegel.
HOME
The Briefing: Capitol Hill: New restaurants, shopping, and other attractions. By Daniella Byck, Maya Pottiger, Damare Baker.
Off the Market: The month’s luxury home sales. By Washingtonian Staff.
FIRST PERSON
Singing the national anthem at a Nats game. As told to Maya Pottiger.
