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This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It’s nowhere to be found at the Capitol

WTOP News 1/5 12:20A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol , the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is...

This NICU nurse takes care of infants all while flying hundreds of feet in the air

WTOP News 1/4 10:20P Luke Lukert

In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, “What do you do?” WTOP’s “ Working Capital ” series profiles the people whose jobs make the D.C. region run. Many nurses in...

What’s ahead for Congress in 2026?

WTOP News 1/4 9:35P Mitchell Miller

The 119th Congress in 2026 will pick up right where it left off at the end of 2025, addressing the issue of health care costs and trying to make sure federal funds don t run out when an agreement that...

‘Complex situation’: Local Venezuelan community reacts to the US capture of Maduro

WTOP News 1/4 9:18P Grace Newton

A small group of Venezuelans, their loved ones and advocates gathered Sunday at the General Simón Bolívar Memorial near the National Mall to celebrate the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his...

Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot

WTOP News 1/4 12:36A WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time on Jan. 20, 2025, former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell put his phone on “do not disturb” and left...

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7 Strategic Shifts for Your Elevated DC Lifestyle

DC Life Magazine 1/2 2:24A The Editorial Staff

The retail landscape on Connecticut Avenue is evolving, and with the upcoming closure of the H&M flagship, many might perceive a gap. For the discerning DC Regional corporate leader, however, this isn...

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...

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What’s IN and OUT in DC Restaurant Trends for 2026

Washingtonian (Food) 1/5 3:02A Jessica Sidman

OUT: Omakase IN: AYCE sushi OUT: Steakhouses for expense accounts IN: Steakhouses for Instagram accounts OUT: Michelin stars IN: Washington Post stars OUT: Another Tatte?! IN:...

Are Communal Restaurant Tables Poised for a Comeback?

Washingtonian (Food) 1/4 10:00P Jessica Sidman

No piece of restaurant furniture is more controversial than the communal table. You either think it’s a fun way to meet new people and embrace the energy of a dining room—or...

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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