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Winter weather moves MLK parade inside. Mayor Bowser says ‘I like it’

WTOP News 1/18 11:01P Joshua Barlow

The cold, wet weather did not stop the 20th annual MLK Holiday Peace Walk and Parade from marching on. Instead of facing the freezing temperatures, marching bands, dance...

DC, Silver Spring and Frederick ranked among ‘Best Performing Cities’

WTOP News 1/18 1:15A Terik King

The Milken Institute has released its 2025 Best-Performing Cities Index , which ranks 403 metropolitan areas across the U.S. based on economic vitality and quality of life. As...

4th graders reenact their history-making role in designating DC’s official amphibian

WTOP News 1/17 11:24P Kate Ryan

Powell Bilingual Elementary School students after their reenactment of the passage of D.C. Law 25-251, the bill that would designate the red-backed salamander as D.C.'s official amphibian.(WTOP/Kate...

Meet the DC native who will lead inaugural parade motorcade

WTOP News 1/17 1:53A Mike Murillo

When the 60th inaugural parade kicks off on Pennsylvania Avenue in D.C. Monday, a Ward 8 native will lead the motorcade to protect the newly sworn in Commander in Chief. “It...

The Weekend Scene: What to do in the DC area for MLK Day weekend 2025

NBC DC (Local) 1/16 11:17P Sophia Barnes and Tommy McFly, N

Subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every Wednesday Give it up for pandas and Commandas! Of course, we’ve had “root for the Commanders in the...

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All the Inauguration Day Dining Deals Around D.C.

DC Eater 1/17 8:36A Vinciane Ngomsi

The U.S. Capitol preparing for the main event. | Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Restaurants, hotels, and dives capitalize on the crowds this Monday, January 20 Monday, January 20 marks the...

Best Brunch Bets for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in D.C.

DC Eater 1/17 6:31A Vinciane Ngomsi

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in D.C. | Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images Where to enjoy the weekend meal on Monday, January 20 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on American society remains...

Dry January Events With Mocktails and More Around D.C.

DC Eater 1/17 5:57A Emily Venezky

The Square’s beverage director Owen Thompson can make any cocktail at the Atrium Bar nonalcoholic with his own zero-proof spirits. | Vina Sananikone/The Square Best picks for those going alcohol-free...

Take Home a Memento From Crisfield Seafood This Weekend

Washingtonian (Food) 1/16 6:22A Ike Allen

Crisfield Seafood is holding an estate sale this weekend. Photograph by Scott Suchman One of the most charming elements of Crisfield Seafood , the 80-year-old Silver Spring institution that closed...

Where to Find Inauguration Day Food and Drink Specials Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 1/16 5:53A Jane Godiner

Union Pub's "$47 for 47" platter. Photo courtesy of Sam Sanchez. Here s what restaurants and bars around town are doing this Inauguration Day (Monday, January 20). Ambar 523 Eighth St., SE; 2901...

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