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‘This is not who we are’: DC-area members of the Afghan community mourn guard member’s death

WTOP News 12/2 5:42A Jimmy Alexander

Mustafa Kazemi placed purple daisies in front of a picture of Sarah Beckstrom, the West Virginia National Guard member who was killed in a shooting in D.C. on Wednesday. His...

Maryland human services secretary pleads guilty to DUI in DC

WTOP News 12/1 10:50P Jessica Kronzer

Maryland Human Services Secretary Rafael López pleaded guilty Monday to driving under the influence in D.C. earlier this year, under an agreement that requires him to do...

Pedestrian killed after being struck by bus, then truck in DC

WTOP News 12/1 2:46A Valerie Bonk

Police in D.C. are searching for the driver of a truck that fled the scene of a crash where a pedestrian was killed on Wednesday. DC stories Man dead after apartment fire in Southeast DC DC police...

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with ‘dark isolation’ as community raised concerns

WTOP News 12/1 2:30A WTOP Staff

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members blocks from the White House had been unraveling for years, unable to hold a job and flipping between long,...

DC Council member Janeese Lewis George announces she’s running for mayor

WTOP News 12/1 1:44A Valerie Bonk

D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George, who represents Ward 4, announced Monday that she will run for mayor in 2026. She s the first high profile candidate to enter the race...

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Which Patio Furniture Material Is Best for My Backyard?

DC Life Magazine 12/3 3:22A Eschelle Demure

For homeowners in the Washington, DC, area, a luxurious, comfortable patio transforms the entire property. In the fall, spring, and summer, having an inviting outdoor space...

How To Host a Charity Fundraiser in Washington DC

DC Life Magazine 12/3 2:58A The Editorial Staff

If you have a cause you’re passionate about and want to help, putting on a fundraising event is an excellent way to offer tangible support and connect with like-minded people. Washington DC offers a...

Essential Features That Every Man Cave Needs To Have

DC Life Magazine 12/3 2:49A The Editorial Staff

Many men appreciate having a space to call their own—a personal sanctuary where they can unwind, enjoy their hobbies, and escape from the daily grind. This personal space is the essence of the man...

The Best Weekend Travel Plans Living in DC

DC Life Magazine 12/3 2:44A The Editorial Staff

Living in the bustling hub of the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., offers an exciting and dynamic lifestyle, but sometimes the environment calls for a change of scenery. Fortunately, the...

A Complete Guide to Training for the Marine Corps Marathon

DC Life Magazine 11/28 5:52A eodells

In Washington, DC, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) is one of the biggest days on the calendar. The MCM is more than just a 26.2-mile race; it is a journey through American...

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French Food Is All Over DC—Here Are Two Fresh Takes

Washingtonian (Food) 11/23 10:00P Ann Limpert

Ever since Jackie Kennedy tapped René Verdon to oversee the White House kitchen in 1961, French cuisine has had a grip on DC’s dining culture. These days, largely thanks to the decade-long popularity...

How to Ride DC’s First Mechanical Bull

Washingtonian (Food) 11/23 10:00P Jessica Sidman

The country-western bar and live-music venue Desert 5 Spot (400 Morse St., NE) recently made its debut in Union Market, bringing with it the city’s only mechanical bull. If...

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Georgetown

Washingtonian (Food) 11/20 10:00P Kate Corliss

Your insider guide for both trendy and classic spots to eat, shop, and play in the DC area. Read More Here. Once a tobacco-trading hub and now home to cobblestone streets and historic rowhouses,...

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