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Eckington Floral Shop, She Loves Me, Gets New Ownership - Washingtonian New blossoms are budding over at She Loves Me, where Victoria Williams is taking over for Holley Simmons as the woman-owned avant-garde floral design studio’s new owner. Williams, a lawyer whose…

New blossoms are budding over at She Loves Me, where Victoria Williams is taking over for Holley Simmons as the woman-owned avant-garde floral design studio’s new owner.

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Photos from Washingtonian’s After Hours: In Your Best Light - Washingtonian With the arrival of spring, Washingtonian hosted a young professionals happy hour designed to help attendees refresh their look and prepare for the new season. The new event series, After Hours, will…

Young professionals gathered at a.kitchen+bar for Washingtonian’s After Hours: In Your Best Light happy hour, featuring headshots, music, and networking.

10.03.2026 13:53 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump Struggles to Explain When His War Will End, DC Grand Prix Plans Revealed, and DHS Is Still Shut Down - Washingtonian Good morning. Sunny with a high around 80 today. Clear overnight with a low near 61. The Wizards visit Miami this evening. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link...

Good morning, on Tuesday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Trump struggles to explain when his war will end
- DC Grand Prix plans revealed
- DHS is still shut down

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30 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend Party at National Gallery Nights, don your best costume to Awesome Con, and more.

National Gallery Nights, Awesome Con, and Ireland at the Wharf are among the fun things to do around DC this week and weekend.

09.03.2026 22:07 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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We went to DC’s JFK Jr. lookalike contest. Meet the local real-estate agent who won and the dog who almost stole the show.
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09.03.2026 21:02 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Corn is the Star at this New Rockville Taco Trailer As a kid in El Salvador, Saul Zelaya ate his grandmother’s freshly made corn tortillas with nearly every meal. But at age 10, when his family immigrated to Maryland, he abruptly stopped. Packaged…

Freshly milled corn tortillas are the star at Hijos del Maíz, a new taco trailer serving tacos, tostadas, and tetelas in Rockville.

09.03.2026 19:33 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Best Zingers From Senator John Kennedy’s Book “How to Test Negative for Stupid” is a surprise bestseller.

Senator John Kennedy’s surprise bestseller is packed with blunt, quotable zingers about Washington’s biggest political figures.

09.03.2026 18:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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“We Need Visibility”: This DC-Area Foundation Is Bringing More Attention to Missing People of Color - Washingtonian On March 1, 2014, eight-year-old Relisha Rudd went missing from a homeless shelter in Southeast DC. 12 years later, her disappearance remains unsolved. Every year, community members have gathered to…

For nearly two decades, the Black and Missing Foundation has worked to bring visibility to missing persons cases involving people of color.

09.03.2026 17:38 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Carla Hall Is Opening a Fried Chicken Spot With the Good Stuff Eatery Team Bumblebirds is coming to Capitol Hill on March 14.

Top Chef star Carla Hall is back in the restaurant game with Bumblebirds, a new fried chicken spot opening on Capitol Hill March 14.

09.03.2026 16:07 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet MoCo’s Formerly Undocumented Latina Council President Natali Fani-González came to the US as a teen.

Natali Fani-González came to the US as an undocumented teen and worked cleaning houses. Now she’s the new president of the Montgomery County Council.

09.03.2026 14:06 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump Says Higher Gas Costs Are a “Small Price to Pay” for His War, Judge Tosses VOA Layoffs, Another Big Loss for Kennedy Center - Washingtonian Good morning. Sunny and warm with a high around 72 today. Clear overnight with a low near 49. The Capitals host Calgary this evening. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s...

Good morning, on Monday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Trump says higher gas costs are a “small price to pay” for his war
- Judge tosses VOA layoffs
- Another big loss for Kennedy Center

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09.03.2026 11:39 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Sorry, DC’s Mosquitos Probably Survived the Snowcrete - Washingtonian After a harsh winter in DC, the forecast is finally showing warmer days on the horizon. But balmy weather brings its own nuisances—namely, mosquitos. Is there any chance the brutal freezing streak…

Did DC’s brutal winter finally kill the mosquitos? Unfortunately, experts say probably not.

08.03.2026 21:29 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Why Republicans Are Jumping Into DC’s Speed-Camera Debate The unpopular but effective cams could be banned.

Could DC’s speed cameras disappear? Republicans are now jumping into the debate.

08.03.2026 18:47 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 4 📌 5
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13 Great Italian Spots From Our 100 Very Best Restaurants List - Washingtonian Best Italian restaurants in DC and Maryland for great pizza and pasta.

Looking for great Italian food around DC? Start with these picks from our 100 Very Best Restaurants list.

08.03.2026 15:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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José Andrés Will Replace The Bazaar at the Waldorf Astoria With a Steakhouse Bazaar Meat will bring large-format cuts and other theatrical dishes to the Old Post Office Building.

José Andrés is replacing the Bazaar at the Waldorf Astoria with a theatrical steakhouse called Bazaar Meat.

07.03.2026 21:08 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Washington Capitals are once again rocking cherry blossom-themed jerseys this spring.
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DC Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Is Predicted for March 29-April 1 Plus: Details about the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Peak bloom for DC’s cherry blossoms is predicted for March 29–April 1. Here’s what to know about this year’s festival.

07.03.2026 15:35 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Little Engine Brings Amped Up Rotisserie Chickens to Capitol Hill Jeff Zients, former White House chief of staff, is an investor.

Rotisserie chicken, crispy wings, and bold sauces are the focus at Little Engine, a new Capitol Hill spot from chef Rob Sonderman.

06.03.2026 22:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend Snag a ticket to NMWA's after-hours party, run the Herstory 5K, and see the Ratboys live.

Still need weekend plans? From live music and opera to a Women’s History Month 5K, here are some of the best things to do around DC.

06.03.2026 21:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Affordable Dining Spots From Our 100 Very Best Restaurants List A&J Restaurant location_on Annandale and Rockville language Website This Northern Chinese dim sum standby has been turning out pan-fried pork dumplings and springy dan-dan noodles on Rockville Pike…

Lavish meals without the lavish bill. Here are 16 restaurants from our 100 Very Best Restaurants list that keep things delicious and affordable.

06.03.2026 19:38 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Ready for That Bestie Commune? These Neighboring Properties in DC Are on the Market. - Washingtonian If you and your bestie(s)—or multigenerational family, etc.—are ready to be neighbors, there are several opportunities for adjacent properties on the market right now, including side-by-side condos…

Ready to live next door to your best friends? These neighboring DC homes could make the bestie commune dream happen.

06.03.2026 17:22 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Guest List: 5 People We’d Love to Hang Out With This March A monthly roundup of people we’d like to have over for drinks, food, and conversation.

From a viral museum curator to a debut novelist, here are five people we’d like to have over for drinks, food, and conversation this month.

06.03.2026 15:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Noem Sent Home, Top DC Cop Placed on Leave Over Text Messages, Trump’s War in Iran Continues - Washingtonian Good morning. Mostly cloudy with a high around 54 and a chance of showers after 1 PM. A low near 44 overnight. Sports this weekend: The Capitals visit Boston Saturday. DC United will play Inter Miami...

Good morning, on Friday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Noem sent home
- Top DC cop placed on leave over text messages
- Trump’s war in Iran continues

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06.03.2026 12:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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7 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in the DC Area Enjoy a food festival, join an author talk, or run a 5k to celebrate women this month.

Throughout March, you can honor the achievements and contributions of women in food, art, history, music, and more at a book talk, dance party, special dinner, and other great activities.

05.03.2026 22:03 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Washington Capitals Are Once Again Wearing Cherry Blossom-Themed Gear - Washingtonian Spring is almost back, and so are the Washington Capitals' special cherry blossom-themed jerseys. This year’s version, revealed today, will be worn by the team during arrivals to their home game…

Spring is almost back, and so are the Washington Capitals’ special cherry blossom-themed jerseys. This year, they'll be worn by the team during arrivals to their home game against the Ottawa Senators on March 18.

05.03.2026 20:07 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The Taco Bell 50K Is Back, for Some Reason - Washingtonian This fast food ultramarathon is a hit. You can run it in November.

The Taco Bell 50K—a novelty ultramarathon whose participants run 31.07 miles while eating at least nine Taco Bell menu items—will be back in 2026.

05.03.2026 18:32 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Why Republicans Are Jumping Into DC’s Speed-Camera Debate The unpopular but effective cams could be banned.

Recently, DC’s speed cameras have been facing an unexpected new foe: Republicans in the federal government. What had always been a local debate has now spilled over into national politics.

05.03.2026 17:44 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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DC Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Is Predicted for March 29-April 1 Plus: Details about the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin are predicted to reach peak bloom this year from March 29 to April 1, the National Park Service announced at a press conference today.

05.03.2026 16:48 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Will the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Finally Get an Education Center? There’s a big push to break ground this September.

For the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the nonprofit that stewards the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial hopes finally to launch a long-planned Visitor Education Center to enhance the project.

05.03.2026 14:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Senate OKs Trump’s War in Iran, Kristi Noem Dodges Questions About Relationship With Top Aide, and We’re About to Get a Peak Bloom Prediction - Washingtonian Good morning. It's foggy this morning, with showers possible before 11, then cloudy with a high around 64 and scattered showers possible after 4 PM. Rain likely overnight, with a low near 46. The Wizards...

Good morning, on Thursday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Senate OKs Trump’s war in Iran
- Kristi Noem dodges questions about relationship with top aide
- We’re about to get a peak bloom prediction

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