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FEATURES
Unbroken Hearts
Before finding refuge in suburban Virginia, Lera and Anya faced personal danger and political repression in Vladimir Putin’s increasingly homophobic Russia–and risked everything for love. By Britt Peterson.
Ways to Relax and Feel Better Now
From enjoying a luxe spa treatment and cuddling with adorable animals to learning how to meditate and battle burnout, here’s how you can unwind. By Washingtonian Staff.
Holiday Gift Guide
Finding the right present can be a challenge, so we asked gift-giving pros for favorite “quiet luxury” items to give and receive. Here are 41 ideas, including a few for those who like their luxury a little louder. By Amy Moeller.
CAPITAL COMMENT
Hard News to Bear: What is DC without its pandas? By Ike Allen.
Fission Trip: This company is pushing small nuclear reactors. By Ike Allen.
Croak Classic: People are buzzing about frog sounds. By Rob Brunner.
Another eatery fee?!: Why using a credit card might cost you more at local restaurants. By Jessica Sidman.
WHERE & WHEN
Things to Do: Our 10 picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.
IQ
DC’s New Genius: Ian Bassin, DC’s latest MacArthur Fellow, on his efforts to preserve democracy. By Jessica Ruf.
Can Special Training Keep Reporters Safe?: In the Virginia woods, journalists learn how to protect themselves in dangerous situations. By Sylvie McNamara.
LIFE, HEALTH & TRAVEL
Doing Good: Give a gift that makes an impact. Here are 20 worthy organizations. By Daniella Byck.
A Boom in Boomer Splits: The rate of divorce among older couples has tripled in recent decades. Why? By Damare Baker.
TASTE
Readers’ Choice: Your favorite restaurants for breakfast, carryout, date night, and more. By Washingtonian Staff.
Year of the Lab-Grown Chicken: From fancy food halls to New York exports, here are nine things that defined the food scene in 2023. By Ann Limpert and Jessica Sidman.
Our Top Ten Dishes: Highlights from a very delicious year. By Ann Limpert and Jessica Sidman.
Say Cheers With . . . Cyanide?: Four weird things that showed up in our cocktails this year. By Ike Allen.
HOME
Sorting Through a Life: “Move managers” help seniors who are relocating pare down decades of possessions. Here’s what to know before hiring one. By Daniel Bortz.
The Briefing: Tysons and Vienna: New spots to shop, eat, play, or live in these ever-changing Virginia suburbs. By Harriet Edleson.
Off the Market: The nuts and bolts of some of Washington’s most expensive residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.
Museum director Kevin Young on why he has a church pew in his home. By Jessica Ruf.
