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Trayon White channels Marion Barry as he fights corruption charges, expulsion from DC Council

NBC DC (Local) 2/4 2:05A Ashraf Khalil | The Associated P

Trayon White came up in local politics as a direct protege of iconic and infamous former Mayor Marion Barry. Now the D.C. councilmember is openly channeling his mentor s defiant, populist playbook as...

Dolcezza Gelato is back in expansion mode

WTOP News 2/4 1:32A Jeff Clabaugh

The new Dolcezza retail store, at 600 H Street in Northeast, opens sometime in mid-March on the ground floor of The Apollo apartment building. (Courtesy Dolcezza Gelato) The new Dolcezza retail store,...

Experience ‘Art of the Brick,’ a new Lego attraction for all ages now open in DC

WTOP News 2/3 9:00P Matt Kaufax

This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. Experience ‘Art of the Brick,’ a new LEGO...

30 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend

Washingtonian Things To Do 2/3 7:25A Briana Thomas

Phillips After 5 gallery talk. Photograph courtesy of AK Blythe. Happy Monday, DC! Savor food deals during Alexandria Restaurant Week, or attend the opening of comedian Sarah Silverman s new musical...

Beyoncé’s World Tour Will Stop in the DC Area

Washingtonian Things To Do 2/3 4:46A Jane Godiner

Photograph courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment. Less than 24 hours after becoming the first Black woman in 50 years to win a country music genre Grammy award, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has announced the...

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Maija Lavonen: A Quietly Monumental Legacy in Textile Art

DC Life Magazine 2/3 4:02A Eschelle Demure

In the world of art, few names resonate with the quiet yet profound impact of Maija Lavonen. A pioneer in textile art, Lavonen’s work transcends the boundaries of traditional craft, elevating it to...

How I’m Spending My DEI Dollars

Alicia Tenise 1/26 10:26A Alicia

Photo by Tom McGovern TL;DR: A Backstory About This Blog DEI Rollbacks and My Responsibility as an Influencer So, Are We Boycotting? Where to Shop Now? Where do I begin? First and foremost, I hope you...

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It Costs $100K Just to Get In the Door at This Luxe Members-Only Restaurant

DC Eater 2/4 5:44A Tierney Plumb

The Founders Dining Room is only accessible to top-tier members. | Frank Francis/Ned’s Club Washington DC Founders Dining Room guests can look right into the White House from their seat An...

Where to Eat Around Tysons Corner

DC Eater 2/4 2:24A Missy Frederick

Kizuna Sushi in Tysons Corner, one of many Japanese options in the area. | Kizuna For mall shoppers, the business crowd, and more Tysons Corner is known primarily for three things: its massive pair of...

DC Restaurant Workers Allege Intimidation and Retaliation for Union Push

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 6:36A Jessica Sidman

Restaurant workers and their supporters held a "march for respect" in downtown DC last week. Photograph by Unite Here Local 25. Workers across five upscale DC restaurants—Le Diplomate, Pastis, and St....

A Ton of DC Area Restaurants Are Extending Winter Restaurant Week Specials

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 6:24A Jane Godiner

An array of brunch dishes at River Club. Photograph by Birch Thomas. Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week came to its official end on Sunday, February 2, but many restaurants are keeping...

DC Restaurants Close for “A Day Without Immigrants”

Washingtonian (Food) 2/3 3:28A Jessica Sidman

Photograph by sorendls via iStock/Getty Images Plus. A number of DC restaurants will close today, February 3 for a Day Without Immigrants, a protest of Donald Trump s immigration crackdown that aims...

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