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Last-Minute Things to Do in the DC Area 8/11-8/14: Food Festivals, Dance Classes, and Earth-Friendly...

Washingtonian Things To Do 8/11 4:43A Sophia Young

No plans this weekend? Here are some last-minute things to do: Festivals and local events. For a day full of beer, bikes, cars, and raffles, you can head to the Capital Wing...

PHOTOS: Impact of DC-area floods

WTOP News 8/11 3:52A Tadiwos Abedje

Lanham MD Flood (5)

Clubhouse: New Georgetown bar where 21 isn’t old enough

WTOP News 8/11 3:11A Jeff Clabaugh

The huge subterranean beer hall underneath Georgetown Park formerly known as Church Hall has pivoted to a more refined all-day, all-night destination named Clubhouse . And after 5 p.m., patrons must...

Portsmouth to Name Street for Hometown Hero Missy Elliott

NBC DC (Local) 8/11 2:38A Associated Press

A Virginia city is honoring hometown hero Missy Elliott by naming a boulevard in a new entertainment district after her. The Portsmouth City Council voted unanimously Tuesday...

As restaurant week returns, DC spots continue their pandemic recovery

WTOP News 8/10 9:40P Mike Murillo

D.C.’s Summer Restaurant Week returns next week, and it is a chance for diners to not only try out new spots or revisit their favorites, but also continue to support local...

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Introducing: From Harvest to Home

Alicia Tenise 8/9 8:42A Alicia

August 9, 2022 will always hold a special place in my heart because today is the day I can officially call myself a published author! I m thrilled to announce that my first book, From Harvest to Home...

The Dress I’m Loving This Summer

A Touch of Teal 8/8 3:47P Katie

Other than a quick trip, one-night trip to NYC last month, I ve been at home in Arlington and absolutely loving it. I ve been able to catch up with friends I haven t seen in a while, say yes to...

Rock Creek Park’s Beach Drive was closed for covid. Should it reopen?

The Washington Post (Opinions) 8/7 9:53P Editorial Board

A car-free Beach Drive would become another welcome addition of the post-pandemic world.

A Week in Waikiki: Where to Eat

A Touch of Teal 8/6 2:04P Katie

Aloha! I m back with another post in my three-part series recapping my trip to Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii earlier this year. As a reminder, you can also read my posts about  where to stay in Waikiki...

My Experience Using IZIVAT Crossborder

Blonde in the District 8/5 10:27A Dani Sauter

Image it: you've just finished a coffee and croissant for breakfast at a Parisian Cafe while people watching. The streets are bustling as everyone is heading to work, but...

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Georgetown Cupcake Shut Down By DC Health Department

Washingtonian (Food) 8/11 5:28A Jessica Sidman

You won t find any line today at Georgetown Cupcake. The sweet-tooth hotspot was shut down by DC s health department on Wednesday, August 10. An inspection report was not...

Women in Wine Want You to Remember Their Names

Washingtonian (Food) 8/11 5:23A Jessica Sidman

In a recent online chat, a reader asked Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema for a list of local restaurants where the sommelier is a woman. “I don t know all their names,”...

DC Summer Restaurant Week 2022: Our Food Critic’s 22 Top Picks

Washingtonian (Food) 8/11 5:07A Ann Limpert

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s semi-annual Restaurant Week will soon be upon us—it runs from Monday, August 15 to Sunday, August 21. And this year, there...

The Wharf’s Luxe New Pendry Hotel Reveals Its Head Chef, Incoming Restaurants

DC Eater 8/10 9:36A Tierney Plumb

A gorgeous rooftop lounge called Moonraker sits on the 14th floor of the Pendry. | Pendry Washington DC — The Wharf Executive chef Barry Koslow leads a rooftop sushi lounge, poolside Latin restaurant,...

Beloved DC-Area Pickle Purveyor Number 1 Sons Is Closing

Washingtonian (Food) 8/10 6:56A Anna Spiegel

Beloved pickle and fermented foods company Number 1 Sons will close after a decade in business. The DC-area farmers market staple will sell its last crunchy pickles, kimchis,...

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Ben Affleck Lists His Pacific Palisades Estate for $30M

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 4:00A Claudine Zap

Getty Images / MLS / Realtor.com Now that Ben Affleck is married to his on-again, off-again flame, superstar Jennifer Lopez , he no longer has a need for his bachelor pad. The Oscar winner has listed...

Calling All Hagglers: 7 Things a Savvy Buyer Should Always Hammer Out With a Seller

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 1:00A Kimberly Dawn Neumann

Getty Images Thinking of buying a house, but not sure what you can ask for during the negotiation process? Here s a little tip: There s no harm in going for what you want. Everything is negotiable,...

The Housing Shortage Is About To Get Worse—Don’t Expect Builders To Save the Day

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/11 12:00A Clare Trapasso

Luke Sharrett / Bloomberg via Getty Images Just a few months ago, builders couldn t put homes up fast enough to appease the hordes of eager buyers. They boasted about lengthy waitlists, even holding...

Bulging at the Seams: A Round Lakefront House in South Carolina Is a Local Mystery

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/10 12:00P Tiffani Sherman

MLS / Realtor.com A rotund lakefront house in Inman, SC , appears as if it might have had too much to eat. Bulging at the bottom, the residence has gobbled up plenty of interest around the web. “It’s...

Has Your Listing Gone Stale? Here’s How Sellers Can Restrategize Their Real Estate

realtor.com® Real Estate News 8/10 11:30A Kathleen Willcox

Getty Images Real estate listings divulge a range of important stats about a house, from the number of bedrooms it has to its price per square foot. But one critical number buyers pay close attention...

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