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LISTEN: ‘Twas the night of the tree lighting

WTOP News 11/29 10:16P Dave Dildine

Traffic during the Christmas Tree lighting is usually terrible downtown. Will drivers have visions of sugarplums or brake lights dancing through their heads? WTOP traffic...

National Cherry Blossom Festival unveils 2023 grand marshals, official artwork

WTOP News 11/29 10:00P Jose Umana

While unveiling plans for the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival at The University Club of Washington D.C. on Tuesday night, festival organizers revealed a surprise for its...

‘Wave of the future’: How DC’s million-dollar investment in tutoring is helping students catch up

WTOP News 11/29 9:03P Scott Gelman

Last spring, after Frances Whalen had received notes about how well her daughter, Jordan Tucker, was doing in math, the eighth grader was invited to an accelerated math...

Park Service to begin work on dedicated bicycle, pedestrian lanes at East Potomac Park

WTOP News 11/29 11:10A Abigail Constantino

In early December, work on plans to have a dedicated bicycle and pedestrian lane will begin in East Potomac Park in D.C. The National Park Service said the plan to improve...

Assault charges dropped against ex-DC deputy mayor

WTOP News 11/29 6:54A Jack Moore

Assault and battery charges have been dropped against a former D.C. official who was accused of grabbing another man by the neck in an Arlington, Virginia, gym parking lot....

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Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Gift Ideas for the Man Who Has Everything

Alicia Tenise 11/22 12:00A Alicia

Shop the Theragun Let s talk about the men in our lives. Whether it s a boyfriend, a father, an in-law , or a friend, they always seem to be some of the trickiest people to shop for during the...

Related: Holiday Gift Guide: Personalized Gifts Alicia Tenise

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Acclaimed Mom-and-Pop Pasta Shop Thompson Italian Preps for an Old Town Debut

DC Eater 11/29 9:19A Tierney Plumb

Salads, pastas, and meatballs from the Thompson Italian original in Falls Church. | Kelli Scott/Thompson Italian Owners Gabe and Katherine Thompson bring their eponymous eatery to King Street next...

Hoagie Shop Grazie Grazie Opens in Downtown DC With Slices

Washingtonian (Food) 11/29 4:53A Anna Spiegel

Taylor Gourmet founder Casey Patten is back slinging hoagies in downtown DC with the opening of Grazie Grazie near Farragut Square. The second location of his...

This Fine-Dining Restaurant Is Stalking Your Dog on Instagram

Washingtonian (Food) 11/28 5:33A Jessica Sidman

It s not unusual for fine-dining restaurants to do online reconnaissance on guests and collect intel about their likes and dislikes. But the team at Michelin-starred Jônt on...

9 Holiday Bars and Restaurants to Sip on a Festive Drink

Washingtonian (Food) 11/27 11:58P Daniella Byck

Best Holiday Cocktails Put down the eggnog: DC restaurants are serving holiday drinks from around the world. Here are three options. Coquito From: Puerto Rico Where to find...

5 Ways You Can Switch Up Your Latke Toppings

Washingtonian (Food) 11/27 11:52P Peter Njoroge

Eggs Benedict Ryan Moore (Sababa) Swapping English muffins for crisp potato pancakes, the chef gives poached eggs and hollandaise sauce a holiday remix. Crème Fraîche and...

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2023: The Year of the Homebuyer? Our Bold Predictions on Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, and More

realtor.com® Real Estate News 11/29 11:00P Clare Trapasso

Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com / Getty Images (4) It s safe to say we ve never encountered a housing market nearly as unpredictable as the one we re in right now. After months of navigating wild...

How Old Is This Mysterious Home in New Mexico? Does It Date to the 1700s?

realtor.com® Real Estate News 11/29 11:00A Tiffani Sherman

Realtor.com Offers came in quickly for a home with centuries of history  in Santa Fe, NM . Property records show two dwellings on the land date to at least 1848. Unofficial records reveal that a...

The Best Baby Furniture And Decor As Seen At Prego Expo LA

Forbes Real Estate 11/29 10:48A Amanda Lauren, Contributor

From cribs to swaddles and pack and plays, these are the most stylish baby products for the home as seen at Prego Expo LA.

Not a Pretty Sight: 8 Reasons To Fall in Love With Your Ugly Home (Really!)

realtor.com® Real Estate News 11/29 10:00A Jennifer Kelly Geddes

Getty Images Your home might not be a contestant on the Ugliest House in America, but do you have a sinking feeling it could still compete strongly on the HGTV show? Alas,...

What Is Chintz? A Flowery History of ‘Chintzy’ Decor and Why It’s So Hot Today

realtor.com® Real Estate News 11/29 10:00A Wendy Herman

sbossert/iStock Chintz, a textile featuring flowery patterns on curtains, couches, and wallpaper, was all the rage in the 1980s. Since then, it s fallen from grace, hard. In...

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