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FEATURES
Up All Night
When most people are asleep, others are saving lives or serving meals, losing their shirts at roulette or taking or taking them off onstage. We stayed up way past our bedtime to explore DC in the wee hours. By Washingtonian Staff.
Star-Spangled Gambler
Pratik Chougule wants to make wagering on politics as popular and legal as wagering on sports. Is that all in good fun–or a bad bet for democracy? By Nancy Scola.
National Treasures
The Library of Congress is a temple of knowledge and creativity. It’s also home to some extremely cool stuff. Here are a few of its most incredible and unexpected jewels. By Ron Cassie.
Best of Washington
100 reasons to love DC right now, including the best cold treats, grand spaces, hidden restaurants, new bookstores, ways to de-stress, and more. By Washingtonian Staff.
Top Real Estate Agents
Our annual guide to the best agents and elite producers. Plus, a look at how buying and selling residential real estate has changed in the past decade. By Eric Wills.
CAPITAL COMMENT
Support Desk: A fitting tribute to federal desk jockeys. By Franziska Wild.
Moms Behind Bars: The local court-watchers Fiona Apple wrote a song about. By Kate Corliss.
Man of the Hour: The man who wants DC to ditch daylight saving time. By Andrew Beaujon.
Tome Machine?: A DC author comes up with a novel way to sell local books. By Omega Ilijevich.
THINGS TO DO
Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.
IQ
Muriel Bowser: The Washington fixture on what’s happening at the Post, her relationship with Jeff Bezos, and her provocative new novel. By Ike Allen.
Can Centrists Save the Democrats?: We attended WelcomeFest, a sort of CPAC for the center-left, where frustrated moderates grappled with their beleaguered party’s losses. By Sylvie McNamara.
LIFE, TRAVEL & HEALTH
Flight Plan: Our guide to area airports–where to eat, great lounges, travel hacks, and other tips. By Daniella Byck, Amy Moeller,  Erin Gifford, Madeline Weinfield.
Putting on the Dog: Gourmet treats. Mud baths and manicures. Pet-friendly hotel suites. At these spots, every pet can have its day. By Daniella Byck and Amy Moeller.
TASTE
Cheers to Summer: Outdoor happy hours, waterfront spots, and rooftop bars to cool off with a cocktail. By Ann Limpert, Jessica Sidman, and Jane Godiner.
Vinyl Destination: Hangouts that take their record collections as seriously as their drink menus. By Jessica Sidman.
Hidden Eats | Plantain Power: A Silver Spring dining spot serves up Dominican classics and beachy vibes. By Ike Allen.
HOME
Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.
Designer Discount: Refreshing or remodeling your home on a budget? Here are tips to keep costs in check without sacrificing style. By Eric Wills.
FIRST PERSON
DC chef Eric Adjepong on mixing Ghanaian recipes and American tastes. By Jane Godiner.
FEATURES
Up All Night
When most people are asleep, others are saving lives or serving meals, losing their shirts at roulette or taking or taking them off onstage. We stayed up way past our bedtime to explore DC in the wee hours. By Washingtonian Staff.
Star-Spangled Gambler
Pratik Chougule wants to make wagering on politics as popular and legal as wagering on sports. Is that all in good fun–or a bad bet for democracy? By Nancy Scola.
National Treasures
The Library of Congress is a temple of knowledge and creativity. It’s also home to some extremely cool stuff. Here are a few of its most incredible and unexpected jewels. By Ron Cassie.
Best of Washington
100 reasons to love DC right now, including the best cold treats, grand spaces, hidden restaurants, new bookstores, ways to de-stress, and more. By Washingtonian Staff.
Top Real Estate Agents
Our annual guide to the best agents and elite producers. Plus, a look at how buying and selling residential real estate has changed in the past decade. By Eric Wills.
CAPITAL COMMENT
Support Desk: A fitting tribute to federal desk jockeys. By Franziska Wild.
Moms Behind Bars: The local court-watchers Fiona Apple wrote a song about. By Kate Corliss.
Man of the Hour: The man who wants DC to ditch daylight saving time. By Andrew Beaujon.
Tome Machine?: A DC author comes up with a novel way to sell local books. By Omega Ilijevich.
THINGS TO DO
Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.
IQ
Muriel Bowser: The Washington fixture on what’s happening at the Post, her relationship with Jeff Bezos, and her provocative new novel. By Ike Allen.
Can Centrists Save the Democrats?: We attended WelcomeFest, a sort of CPAC for the center-left, where frustrated moderates grappled with their beleaguered party’s losses. By Sylvie McNamara.
LIFE, TRAVEL & HEALTH
Flight Plan: Our guide to area airports–where to eat, great lounges, travel hacks, and other tips. By Daniella Byck, Amy Moeller,  Erin Gifford, Madeline Weinfield.
Putting on the Dog: Gourmet treats. Mud baths and manicures. Pet-friendly hotel suites. At these spots, every pet can have its day. By Daniella Byck and Amy Moeller.
TASTE
Cheers to Summer: Outdoor happy hours, waterfront spots, and rooftop bars to cool off with a cocktail. By Ann Limpert, Jessica Sidman, and Jane Godiner.
Vinyl Destination: Hangouts that take their record collections as seriously as their drink menus. By Jessica Sidman.
Hidden Eats | Plantain Power: A Silver Spring dining spot serves up Dominican classics and beachy vibes. By Ike Allen.
HOME
Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.
Designer Discount: Refreshing or remodeling your home on a budget? Here are tips to keep costs in check without sacrificing style. By Eric Wills.
FIRST PERSON
DC chef Eric Adjepong on mixing Ghanaian recipes and American tastes. By Jane Godiner.
This article appears in the July 2025 issue of Washingtonian.
