On the final day of its legislative session, the Prince George’s County Council passed a long list of bills, including one that targets tobacco sales and may get the county sued again this year. The council passed a bill that…
Clearly, though, there was one important voice missing in this drama: an actual designer of the Cheesecake Factory. So, I called him up. “What we were always trying to achieve was creating a bit of a theatrical, touch of exotic…
Over the last few years, restaurateur James Alefantis has used the property next to his upper Northwest restaurant Buck’s Fishing & Camping as an ice cream shop and a private event space. Recently, it quietly opened as Buck’s Wine Bar, a…
This four-level, 3,224-square-foot townhouse in Dupont Circle is an explosion of color with fun architectural touches at every turn. Touted as blending “Victorian elegance with striking modern architectural design,” according to the listing, the home features a three-story rear-of-the-house addition…
Happy Monday, DC! It’s a festive week around town. Día de los Muertos commemorations arrive at the Wharf and National Portrait Gallery, and there are Halloween dinners, trick-or-treating events, and spooky dance parties to attend. Beyond the holiday fun, you…
D.C.’s Initiative 86 is aimed at banning a pricy and controversial luxury food most people have never tasted. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports. When voters in the District examine their election ballot, they will see just one single initiative on it — that,…
This six bedroom, five and a half bathroom, 4,538-square-foot home in Forest Hills has a nice blend of soaring, pitched ceilings, warm wood elements (including hickory cabinetry and floors), and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer indoor-outdoor connection on three levels. Tall,…
The 51st Marine Corps Marathon is here! News4’s Transportation Reporter Adam Tuss breaks down all of the road closures and restrictions you can expect this Sunday. Many roads will be closed in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, this weekend for the 51st annual…
“My warming drawer is a game changer. I made fresh rolls for a dinner party last weekend and kept them warm until serving. Some friends were late—I kept their meal warm.” “This speaker, and a lovely playlist streaming through…
It’s Friday Freebies! Ready for some fall fun without spending a lot? Here are some free things to do the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25. We run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5 FM and here on WTOP.com.
Beyond the dining room: the town's food culture.