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5 Places You Can Still Pick Strawberries in Maryland and Virginia

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/28 7:11A Sherri Dalphonse

Photograph courtesy of Butler’s orchard. A disease affecting strawberries called Neopestalotiopsis , along with rainy, hot weather early in the season that affected the crop, has caused many...

This Comedic Play About Dating in DC Turns Mount Pleasant Street Into a Stage

Washingtonian Things To Do 5/28 6:46A Daniella Byck

A scene at the Raven in "DC I Love You: First Dates." Photo by Daniella Byck Hundreds of years after Shakespeare wrote All the world s a stage, his namesake DC institution, Folger Shakespeare Library,...

Bowser unveils budget proposals with major cuts and investments in city’s future

WTOP News 5/27 7:03A Jessica Kronzer

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a news conference about the D.C. budget and the continuing resolution in Congress, Monday, March 17, 2025, in...

‘I have seen policing evolve’: US Capitol Police chief retires after nearly 50 years in law...

WTOP News 5/26 11:02P Kate Ryan

After nearly four years, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger says he s retiring at the end of May. It s not the first time that Manger, 70, has retired as the leader of a police agency. He served...

‘It’s family, it’s culture’: DC Black Pride celebrates 34 years

WTOP News 5/26 10:08P Jimmy Alexander

World Pride is underway in D.C. until June 8, but this past weekend was dedicated to old school pride and an event that dates back more than 30 years. Thousands of people are...

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A Glam Mediterranean Restaurant and Martini-Centric Cocktail Bar Open in Dupont Circle

Washingtonian (Food) 5/28 6:23A Jessica Sidman

Casamara's crudo and sardine toast. Photograph courtesy Scale Hospitality. Casamara and Reynold s . 1337 Connecticut Ave., NW. As an American history buff and self-described politicophile, Toronto...

Ray’s the Steaks Returns as an Homage Pop-Up

Washingtonian (Food) 5/27 9:06A Jessica Sidman

Steak from the original Ray's the Steaks in Arlington. Photograph by Scott Suchman It s been six years since Ray s the Steaks—the beloved steakhouse from chef-owner Michael Landrum known for its...

The Best Old Fashioneds to Sip On in D.C.

DC Eater 5/27 6:42A Graham Steinberg

The plantain-forward take on an Old Fashioned at Providencia. | Vina Sananikone Where to sip new twists on this classic cocktail Bourbon or rye, a sugar cube, and bitters. It’s a simple drink that...

Doro Soul Food and Mélange Burger Are Back— Under the Same Roof

Washingtonian (Food) 5/27 1:00A Jane Godiner

The three-piece Doro chicken tenders from Mélange Foods, Inc. Photograph by Rey Lopez. Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse is no stranger to thinking outside of the box— it ’ s what got him from...

Where to Find Memorial Day Brunch Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 5/23 8:19A Ann Limpert

Osteria Mozza's croque madame-inspired brunch pizza. Photograph courtesy of the restaurant. A&J   1319-C Rockville Pike, Rockville; 4316 Markham St., Annandale Our favorite dim sum houses serve up...

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