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Steeped in history yet thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, 220 S. Fairfax Street is an exceptional detached residence originally built in the 1880s. An extensive renovation and expansion completed between 2022 and 2025 transformed the nearly 3,200-square-foot home while preserving its historic character. The…
William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130—the one beginning, “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun”—is one of his best-known and most beloved poems. A satire challenging the way conventional European poetry described women, it has sparked literary debates, class discussions, and, most recently, Folger Shakespeare…
The 2026-2027 hockey season will be Alex Ovechkin’s final season on the ice, the Capitals announced on Monday. The National Hockey League’s all-time leading scorer has skated 22 seasons with the Capitals—the entirety of his tenure in the NHL. Ovechkin is not just DC’s star athlete: He’s considered one of the greatest…
Happy Monday, DC! Wear a boo-tastic costume to National Gallery Nights’ Monster Mash this week. Then toast to the weekend with friends at Snallygaster’s massive beer fest. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend October 5–October 11 Snallygaster. Raise a glass to the return of Snallygaster. The beastly beer fest named…
In its heyday, the Jockey Club was one of Washington’s great see-and-be-seen restaurants. Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, and Joe DiMaggio visited the dark, clubby dining room, as did eight presidents dating back to John F. Kennedy. Nancy Reagan was such a regular they named the chicken tarragon salad after her. But the…
Nominations are now open for Washingtonian’s 2027 list of the 500 Most Influential People in Policy list. Wondering how to get someone on this annual list? Here are answers to frequently asked questions: Can I nominate someone? The 500 Most Influential People in Policy list is an editorial project, done by journalist…
Megan, a nurse from Annapolis, and Peyton, a construction operations manager from Richmond, met on the JMU freshman Facebook page. He was looking for a roommate, she “liked” his picture on the post, and he struck up a conversation. They met up before school started at National Harbor and sparks flew. After graduating…
While we may earn a commission if you buy something through these links, we make unbiased, independent decisions about what to recommend. Popping open a little cardboard window for a piece of generic chocolate is a beloved way for small kids to count down the days before Christmas—but it’s a tradition most generally…
Good morning. Cloudy this morning, then clearing with a high around 72. A low near 46 overnight. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below.
On Thursday, September 24, Washingtonian celebrated the region’s Top Real Estate Agents with an exclusive reception at Fish Shop at the Wharf. Guests gathered along the waterfront for an evening of bites, drinks, and conversation while celebrating this year’s honorees and connecting with fellow members of the local…
You don’t need to travel to Fallingwater to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian designs. (Though architecture lovers should definitely spend a night in one of his houses in Polymath Park, also in Pennsylvania and a three-hour drive from DC.) For an easier trip, Wright’s Pope-Leighey House is near George Washington’s…
Meeran Tariq was scrolling through Instagram this summer when he saw something about a new “wind phone” in Gaithersburg—a kiosk with a disconnected telephone in it where people can voice unsaid thoughts to loved ones who have died. Tariq immediately thought of his friend Sean King, who was hit and killed by a car in
Tracy O’Grady has spent her career in restaurants, from DC institution Kinkead’s to her longtime Clarendon restaurant Willow, and most recently, Clarity in Vienna. These days, you’ll find her at the Falls Church farmers market, where she’s launched a business selling some surprising spins on chili crisp, drawing…
Good morning. Clouds increase throughout the day, with a high around 88. Showers likely this evening, with a low near 61. I wish you an excellent weekend—and I wish Sting a very happy 75th birthday. Sports this weekend: The Washington Capitals open their regular season with a visit to Carolina tonight and another away…
Take some time to laugh at a local comedy show this fall. Several celebrity comics are coming to the DC area, and tickets are selling fast. Here’s a list of top acts to add to your calendar so you don’t miss the fun. 1. Josh Johnson DAR Constitution Hall | October 2-3 The Daily Show TV
Kitchen design has had distinctive eras: from brightly colored in the ’70s to country-style—complete with black-and-white floors—in the ’90s to stark and all-white in more recent years. Now, though, kitchens are mixing old, familiar design in new ways or with fresh elements. Here’s what local designers say that looks…
Masai Russell The Bullis grad recently broke the world record for women’s 100-meter hurdles. Kate Greenberg She runs DC’s new pro volleyball team, which announced its name: the DC Flight. Karen Attiah An arbitrator sided with the fired Washington Post columnist, saying she should get her job back, with back pay. Lucy…
This piece was updated on October 1, 2026. It was originally published on October 4, 2022. Maryland Baugher’s Orchards and Farms 1015 Baugher Rd., Westminster Offerings: Pick-your-own pumpkins and apples. Apple bags range from $15-55, pumpkins are 59 cents per pound. Distance from DC: 65 miles. Need a reservation?…
This piece was updated on October 1, 2026. It was originally published on September 27, 2023. Embrace autumn at seasonal festivals offering classic fall activities for the whole family. From hayrides and pumpkin decorating to petting zoos and corn mazes, kids of all ages can spend the day enjoying the cooling…
Many of the most ardent fans of My Cravingz live nowhere near Manassas. But they find ways to get there. Some plan road trips around it. At least one Turkish family bought a house because it was close to the restaurant. “To me, there’s two types of businesses,” says Serhat Yildizci, who runs the place
Alexis, who works in government contracting from Texas, and Matt, a middle school teacher and DJ from Pittsburgh, met on OK Cupid. She thought he was original, passionate, and fun—down to hang out and experience new and random things. Similarly, he says, he knew he’d met someone willing to go out and do things, which
Good morning. Warm weather greets October today—it’ll be partly sunny with a high around 85, and there’ll be a low near 65 overnight. The Washington Mystics’ season ended last night with a 93–75 loss to the Atlanta Dream. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local
Sweetgreen was, technically, MAHA before MAHA was a thing. Back in 2016, the salad company made “Make America Healthy Again” hats and bumper stickers while it promoted removing bacon and sriracha from its menu. Although it was a riff on Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, it was long before Robert F. Kennedy Jr…
Good morning. Partly sunny with a high around 81 today. A low near 64 overnight. The Mystics host the Atlanta Dream for a must-win playoff game at CareFirst Arena this evening. (Why not Capital One Arena? Well, for one thing, the Jonas Brothers already reserved the room.) 🌎 How well do you know the District?
Table of Contents Local Politics Power on the Hill National Politics Legal Powers International Powers Education Powers Business Powers Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Religion Medicine Lobbying, Advocacy, and Think Tanks Media Arts and Culture From a cage fight on the White House South Lawn to the Defense Secretary’s…
Davey Hearn, the Olympic canoeist accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, will headline a protest at Hains Point this Sunday. Hearn, who was charged and ultimately acquitted on felony destruction of property charges, will join the Washington Area Bicyclists Association at a demonstration rally and bike ride at…
Drive times are from the Washington Monument. MGM National Harbor location_on Oxon Hill language Website A Las Vegas–like mini Sphere may be coming to National Harbor in a few years. That’s still in the proposal phase, but you can channel Sin City at the casino in the meantime: table games; slot machines; betting…
The first thing I found myself wondering about Data After Dark, the “pro–data center party” held Saturday at the tech-bro watering hole Pubkey, was just how much of it was a joke. Of course a lot of people love AI. But the online invitation to this event in particular seemed to come with a wink
It’s going to be a busy fall at Chinatown’s Capital One Arena (601 F St., NW): hockey season is around the corner, pop stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Charli XCX are lined up for concerts, and the Mystics are preparing for their first playoff round. Plus, the arena has finished two thirds of its three-year
Good morning. Mostly cloudy with a high around 75 today. A low near 59 overnight. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup
Happy Monday, DC! Pop star Charli XCX has a concert at Capital One Arena, rock legend Bruce Springsteen joins the Power to the People Festival, and Oktoberfest celebrations are underway at the Wharf. Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend September 28–October 4 Charli XCX concert. Charli XCX takes the Capital One…
August 19 Continental Club VIP Grand Opening Celebration at Union Station August 18 The Lounge at Bourbon Steak Media Preview at the Four Seasons Hotel August 19 DC IndyCar 250 Welcome Reception on the National Mall August 21 Moms Clean Air Force Inaugural “Power of Moms Award” Luncheon at Marcus DC August 30 Our…
Club Sandwich Eebee’s Corner Bar location_onShaw languageWebsite Flawless construction is essential to a great club sandwich, and Emily Brown, proprietor of this cozy (and still wildly popular) Shaw bar was obsessed with getting it right. “Certain stacking leads to motion and sliding,” she says. Plus, how can you…
A little over a week ago, Donald Trump’s plans to build a 250-foot-tall arch at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery honoring, uh, himself ascended to a new level of Trump-iness: the president announced his intention to have the gargantuan monument “house and store” military drones, snipers, and “large…
Good morning. Mostly cloudy today with a high around 71. A low near 60 overnight. 🌎 How well do you know the District? Play our new geography game and test your local knowledge. 📫 You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup
If you are looking for one of the most unique outdoor adventures in the Mid-Atlantic, then it is time to make plans to explore Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland. A 16-mile stretch of Western Maryland Railway corridor between the trail towns of Cumberland and Frostburg in Western Maryland has been…
If you’ve ever been to a state fair, admired a prize-winning vegetable, and wondered, “Who grew that thing?,” then you’ll be excited—as we were—to meet Paul Jarosh. An engineer at a tech company who lives in Culpeper, Jarosh moonlights as a hobbyist farmer, cultivating massive produce on his three and a half acres of…
Virginia 1 Where: McLean. Bought by: Scott Manoogian, president and CEO of ImpactOffice Technologies. Listed: $5,750,000. Sold: $5,562,500. Days on market: 74. Bragging points: A new 8,750-square-foot house on a fenced half-acre lot with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three half baths, two fireplaces, a foyer, a…
Good morning. Mostly sunny today with a high around 73. A low near 57 overnight. Sports this weekend: The Washington Nationals host the Mets today, Saturday, and Sunday—their last game of the season. The Washington Capitals host Boston for a preseason game at Capital One Arena this evening. Loudoun United FC visit…
Autumn ushers in sweater weather, pumpkin picking, outdoor brew fests, and a lot more excitement. Cozy up with a glass of wine at a local tasting, see the Washington Ballet’s tribute to 50 years of go-go music, or binge documentaries and features at a film festival. 10 Best Things to Do in DC By
FEATURES Want a Friend in Washington? Social isolation is a national public-health epidemic—and DC, which has been called “America’s loneliest city,” is hardly immune. Here’s how to make the connections you might be missing. By Daniella Byck, Patrick Hruby, Rebecca Norris, Briana Thomas, Walker Whalen, and Andrew…
Bramble & Rye. 84 T St., NW It didn’t take long for the Bloomingdale wine bar Établi, which closed in August, to get a successor. Bramble & Rye, the project of married couple Anthony and Jeremiah Brooks, opened at the corner of First and T Streets last week. Both have worked off and on in
We’ve officially reached fall, the beginning of crisp and cooler days. To celebrate the season, spend some time at a fall festival. Cox Farms in Centreville, Virginia, just kicked off its daily fest, which features hay rides, a corn maze, rope swings, a foam replica of Stonehenge, and slides of all varieties…
Washingtonian’s October issue features our 2026 list of the area’s 300 Most Powerful Women. In the print article, which comes out today, we ran photos of four of the women: Natalie Harp, Special and Executive Assistant to the President; Janeese Lewis George, the presumptive next mayor of DC; Jodie McLean, the CEO of…
Washingtonian’s October issue features our 2026 list of the area’s 300 Most Powerful Women. In the print article, which comes out today, we ran photos of four of the women: Janeese Lewis George, the presumptive next mayor of DC; Natalie Harp, Special and Executive Assistant to the President; Jodie McLean, the CEO of…
Washingtonian’s October issue features our 2026 list of the area’s 300 Most Powerful Women. In the print article, which comes out today, we ran photos of four of the women: Jodie McLean, the CEO of Edens; Natalie Harp, Special and Executive Assistant to the President; Janeese Lewis George, the presumptive next mayor…