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‘Just getting through it’: What was your highlight of 2025?

WTOP News 12/31 2:51A Jimmy Alexander

2026 is only hours away and before it arrives, a lot of people will look in the rearview mirror and ask the question, What was my favorite part of 2025? WTOP asked tourists...

Top DOJ officials may have been pressing to bring criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia,...

WTOP News 12/31 1:52A WTOP Staff

Kilmar Abrego Garcia leaves a check-in at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office the day after a federal judge ordered his release from a detention in Pennsylvania, on...

WATCH LIVE: New Year’s Eve fireworks and National Monument light show

WTOP News 12/30 10:50P Valerie Bonk

It s almost time to ring in 2026 — and D.C. is celebrating on the National Mall. The fireworks will begin at midnight to celebrate the new year. To commemorate America’s 250th...

The Washington Monument Will Light Up This Week in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday

Washingtonian Things To Do 12/30 2:51A Kate Corliss

Although America s birthday isn t technically until July, an early celebration is underway: Freedom 250 , the public-private organization established by President Donald Trump...

New Year’s Day 2026: Check out what’s open and closed in the DC area

WTOP News 12/29 11:17P Tadiwos Abedje

It s the time of year to celebrate the transition from 2025 to 2026. Related stories Where to party on New Year s Eve in the DC area These laws start New Year s Day in...

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The Curated Georgetown Experience

DC Life Magazine 12/26 8:43P The Editorial Staff

7 Essential Connections You Might Be Missing In the bustling rhythm of Washington D.C., where high-stakes decisions unfold daily and the pursuit of excellence is a way of life, it s easy to glide...

Best Outdoor Adventures Around Washington, DC

DC Life Magazine 12/21 5:37A The Editorial Staff

Swap the city bustle for birdsong and scenic trails. Washington, DC s urban landscape gives way to stunning natural beauty just a short drive away. We’ll show you the top places to hike, bike, and...

What To Pack for a Fitness-Focused Camping Trip

DC Life Magazine 12/20 7:13A The Editorial Staff

A fitness-focused camping trip blends the best of both worlds. It lets you get your heart pumping amidst beautiful scenery. You can swap the gym for a forest trail and a...

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Two New Nepalese Restaurants Are Transforming H Street Into “Little Nepal”

Washingtonian (Food) 12/30 10:00P Ike Allen

Tempo Shack DC location_on 804 13th St., NE language Website Nanglo location_on 1301 H St., NE language Website “The H Street Corridor.” “The Atlas District.” At this point,...

Our Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area

Washingtonian (Food) 12/29 10:00P Ann Limpert

Hummus With Escargots La’ Shukran location_on 417 Morse St., NE (alley entrance) language Website Photograph by Hawkeye Johnson. Before his hit Palestinian and Levantine restaurants Albi and Yellow,...

Our Readers Share Their Favorite Restaurants Around DC in 2025

Washingtonian (Food) 12/22 10:00P Ann Limpert

Best New Restaurant 1. La’ Shukran location_on Union Market language Website Leg O Kibbeh Naya. Photograph by Hawkeye Johnson. Middle Eastern flavors collide with French bistro dishes at Michael...

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