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The Judiciary Square Metro station.

News & Politics

No Station Closures, But Fares May Increase Under New Metro Budget

WMATA seemingly avoided the worst case scenario for its $750 million deficit.

Metro | Feb 5, 2024

News & Politics

A Maryland Woman Broke a World Record Rowing Across the Atlantic

Annapolis’s Lauren Champion and teammate Lisa Roland completed the journey in just 45 days.

University of Maryland | Feb 2, 2024

2024 Gershwin Prize recipients Bernie Taupin (left) and Elton John.

News & Politics

Elton John, Bernie Taupin to Receive Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize

The songwriting duo join previous recipients including Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, and Carole King.

Library of Congress, Gershwin Prize | Jan 30, 2024

Things to Do

5 Anti-Valentine’s Day Parties and Events Around DC

You can even burn or shred your feelings about an ex.

Valentine's Day, Anti-Valentine's Day | Jan 30, 2024

News & Politics

Here’s Why the Metro’s Been So Slippery This Week

WMATA says it's not your imagination: Floors are unusually wet

Metro, WMATA, Weather | Jan 26, 2024

The counter of Booeymonger in Friendship Heights

Food

Booeymonger Makes a Comeback in Friendship Heights

The neighborhood deli has been revived by two of its former managers.

Friendship Heights, Booeymonger | Jan 25, 2024

The single cover for Cat Janice's single, "Dance You Out Of My Head"

News & Politics

Meet Cat Janice, the DC Musician Who Became a Viral Pop Sensation—From Hospice

Janice doesn’t know how much time she has left. But "Dance You Out Of My Head" is top 5 worldwide on iTunes.

dc music | Jan 24, 2024

News & Politics

Sorry, Cicada Lovers—the Next Big Broods Will Skip the DC Area

Just like Taylor Swift, Brood XIII and Brood XIX won't visit DC on this tour.

Cicadas, Brood X | Jan 23, 2024

Washington, DC in snow. Photograph via iStock.

News & Politics

Snow Closures, Cancellations, and Delayed Openings Around DC

Check this list before heading outside.

Snow, Closures | Jan 19, 2024

The marquee of GALA Hispanic Theater in DC.

News & Politics

DC’s Historic Hispanic Theater Fears Curtain Call After Theft

GALA says it's struggling to pay workers after over $250,000 was stolen from its bank account.

GALA Hispanic Theatre | Jan 18, 2024