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Blue Line construction shutters 2 Virginia stations. Here’s how to get around it

WTOP News 7/5 6:09A Kay Perkins

A stretch of the Metro Blue Line will be out of service starting Saturday and will remain closed until July 26 for construction. Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn St. stations will be closed for...

‘It’s been on my bucket list’: July Fourth on the National Mall

WTOP News 7/5 4:32A Jimmy Alexander

Each July Fourth, hundreds of thousands of people grab their blankets, chairs and coolers and face the heat, crowds and security checkpoints to find the perfect spot on the...

PHOTOS: 2025 Fourth of July celebrations in the DC area

WTOP News 7/4 10:13A Thomas Robertson

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A dazzling day marks Fourth of July in the DC region

WTOP News 7/3 11:28P Jessica Kronzer

A sparkling lineup of fireworks, holiday cookouts and more patriotic events is on display Friday as the D.C. region celebrates the nation s independence. It s set to be a...

What’s real, what’s not and what’s local in the new ‘Jurassic World’ movie

WTOP News 7/3 10:39P John Domen

The original Jurassic Park movie was groundbreaking, and while still fantasy to some degree, director Steven Spielberg and writer Michael Crichton tried to make it somewhat...

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The Passenger Will Get a Complete Makeover Under New Owner

Washingtonian (Food) 7/3 6:53A Jessica Sidman

Shots at the Passenger. Photograph by Scott Suchman Tom Brown, the bartender s bartender behind the Passenger, has sold his Shaw bar, a pioneer in DC s modern cocktail scene and a longtime industry...

A Veggie-Forward NYC Standby Arrives in Arlington

Washingtonian (Food) 7/2 4:12A Ike Allen

Westville Clarendon - Interiors. (Joy Asico-Smith / Asico Photo) Hard as it might be to believe now, it was hard to find an affordable place to sit down and eat a veggie-forward meal in Manhattan in...

100 Reasons to Love DC Right Now

Washingtonian (Food) 6/30 11:00P Washingtonian Staff

Our Star Athlete Is the GOAT Photograph by Bruce Bennett/Staff/Getty Images. While many places can claim a talented athlete, how many can say they’ve got the Greatest of All...

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Where to Cool off With Frozen Brunch Cocktails Around DC

Washingtonian (Food) 6/27 9:30A Sam Cabral

Piña colada. Photograph courtesy of Colada Shop. Want to do a little day-drinking but you re put off by the oppressive summer heat? Check out these brunch-friendly frozen bellinis, daiquiris,...

Ellie Bird in Falls Church Is Launching a Fried Chicken Takeout Shop

Washingtonian (Food) 6/25 2:45A Jessica Sidman

Side Chick's fried chicken feast. Photograph courtesy Nina Palazzolo. Side Chick . 125 Founder s Ave., Falls Church.  The team behind Michelin-starred Rooster & Owl first started perfecting its fried...

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