1+ week, 3+ day ago   (149+ words) In September 2023, Mayor Bowser and DSLBD introduced Dine All Night, a companion culinary festival featuring extended dining hours and special menus at participating local restaurants, according to the Executive Office of the Mayor. The addition gave restaurants a direct way…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (759+ words) Billed as “the world’s largest” celebration of global Black music and culture, Afro Plus Fest is taking over 35 acres outside Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, from Friday through Sunday. The three-day lineup includes artists like Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido, Wizkid…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1139+ words) DC JazzFest kicked off on Wednesday and runs through Labor Day weekend. News4’s Tommy McFly interviewed a performer and the festival president and CEO. It's the final long weekend of summer! If you're holding on to the last bit of…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (445+ words) Happy Monday, DC! Cynthia Erivo joins more than 80 authors at the National Book Festival this weekend. Plus, it’s a music-filled week: Foo Fighters play at Nationals Park, there’s a concert at Carter Barron Amphitheater, and The Notebook gets a musical…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (167+ words) Podcast DC Alley Archives The DC History Center and Washingtonian contributor Briana Thomas team up for a five-part look at the vital history of the city’s alleyways. Book Murder Bites by Mimi Montgomery This lighthearted mystery—the first novel from…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (744+ words) Although you can’t legally drink in the District if you’re under 21, it’s still fun to gather a group of friends and hit the dance floor. A limited number of DC clubs allow entry for the 18+ crowd; a few are listed…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (326+ words) High Design Inside Washington, DC's Art of Entertaining with Paul Wharton Thank you to Donnell Kearney & Crew at Compass DC for sponsoring today's episode! Join Emmy Award-nominated host Paul Wharton... - Paul Wharton hosts The Art of Entertaining event at the…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (112+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. For years, Washington chefs worked to change the city’s image. Now they’re…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (231+ words) July 21, 2026, 5:08 AM Follow WTOP’s Matt Kaufax as he explores hidden gems, local landmarks and unique stories across the D.C. area every week. New episodes of WTOP’s “Matt About Town” segment are released each Tuesday and Thursday. What do Bill Clinton,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (429+ words) LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: DC region shines in America’s fittest city rankings July 14, 2026, 11:36 AM With the heat and thunderstorms the D.C. region is facing this summer, it may be hard to make it to the playground to let the kids run out…...