2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (652+ words) The Southeast Public Library, part of the D.C. Public Library system, has just undergone a $41 million makeover. And this week, officials there are celebrating the reopening. The building, constructed in 1922 and one of several libraries built with funds from the Carnegie…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (440+ words) Established on Sept. 6, 1776, the county has grown from a largely agricultural community into Maryland’s most populous county, with more than 1 million residents. County Executive Marc Elrich said the anniversary is a chance to celebrate Montgomery County’s history while acknowledging difficult…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (441+ words) In 2019, Christopher Stewart started paying students in D.C. to work in a school library and learn about the field. The concept is similar to a paid internship, with students helping with research and shelving books. The goal is to increase students…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (119+ 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. “Is he a prince in disguise?” Nature enthusiasts are flocking to Huntley…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (603+ words) Longest-running competition in the United States for adult non-professional pianists names Dr. Jim Chou, Ivan Wong, and Phil Hosford as top winners The competition’s Second Prize was awarded to Ivan Wong, an engineering manager from Richmond, B.C., Canada, who played…...

1+ mon, 18+ min ago   (499+ words) Every day, dozens of bagels leave a colorful restaurant on Georgia Avenue in Washington, D.C. Some make it to regular customers; others end up in the hands of families struggling to put food on the table. Through a partnership with the…...

1+ mon, 12+ hour ago   (467+ words) August 12, 2026, 12:36 PM In 1916, Woodrow Wilson was president and the United States had 48 states after Arizona and New Mexico joined the Union just four years earlier. On 12th Street SE in D.C., a three-story brick building with a tin mansard roof opened its…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (114+ words) Diplo is set to perform for thousands of fans on one of D.C.’s most iconic streets this October. The Grammy-winning producer will headline Glow Block Party as the outdoor rave returns to Pennsylvania Avenue for round two on Saturday, Oct....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (97+ words) Guest List is Washingtonian’s fantasy cast of who we’d like to invite over for dinner each month. The 19-year-old forward was the Wizards’ top pick in this year’s NBA draft. DC’s Episcopal Bishop wrote a kids’ book, I Can Learn…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (906+ words) County fairs are a summertime staple, and the D.C. area has plenty to offer. Whether you're looking for funnel cake, monster trucks or dizzying rides, here's what to know. Prince William County Fair Friday, July 31 to Saturday, Aug. 8 10624 Dumfries Road, Manassas,…...