Things to Do | Travel Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds These parades and fireworks are an easy drive away. 4th of July, Fourth of JulyJune 26, 2026
Food A Nostalgia-Invoking American Grill Brings Prime Rib and Seafood Plateaus to Georgetown The Oak Room is joined by Bernadette's, a "supper club" with live music DC Restaurant OpeningsJune 26, 2026
Food How DC Restaurants and Rooftop Bars Are Celebrating the Fourth of July Catch the fireworks at a luxe rooftop party, or pre-game with a crab feast. June 26, 2026
News & Politics It’s Official: The NFL Draft Is Coming to DC This April Here’s everything we know. Commanders, football, NFL DraftJune 26, 2026
Things to Do Where to Watch the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Away From the National Mall Not into crowds? Try these alternative spots. FireworksJune 26, 2026
Food This Bagel Shop Used ChatGPT for a Father’s Day Promotion. Then It Got Roasted Online. Even small restaurants are getting caught up in the greater AI debate. Restaurant AIJune 26, 2026
News & Politics Map: Navigating the National Mall Your guide to road closures, fences, bathrooms, water fountains, and more. Great American State FairJune 26, 2026
News & Politics You Can Still Be on the Water for DC’s Fireworks Some boat rental companies are simply adjusting to announced river closures. 4th of July, Anacostia, Fireworks, Potomac RiverJune 26, 2026
News & Politics I Went to Trump’s Great American State Fair. It Was Bleaker Than I Expected. Opening day of the Freedom 250 event in DC was sparsely attended and shockingly boring. America 250, Great American State FairJune 26, 2026
Things to Do An Abstract Light Show Will Be Projected on the Smithsonian Castle “Smithsonian Dreams” uses artificial intelligence to turn museum data and images into colorful visuals. Art Exhibitions, artificial intelligence, SmithsonianJune 26, 2026
News & Politics Waffle House Teleportation Guy Loses FEMA Job, Park Service Embraces Trump’s Theory About Reflecting Pool Vandalism, and Teens Fired Roman Candles Into DC Movie Night This is Washingtonian Today. Washingtonian TodayJune 26, 2026
Things to Do July Culture Guide: 38 Things to Do in the DC Area Catch a Mubadala Citi DC Open game, explore an immersive playground, and more. Things to Do in DCJune 25, 2026
News & Politics The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Is Being Drained—Again The National Park Service confirmed in a Wednesday court filing they plan to drain the pool for repairs after July 4. National Mall, Reflecting PoolJune 25, 2026
Things to Do 6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend A figure drawing class, fashion show, garden party, and more. DC Pride, Gay, Lesbian, Pride MonthJune 25, 2026
Magazine Issues July Issue: Best of Washington Take a peek inside the July issue on newsstands now. From the Magazine, issues, Magazine IssuesJune 25, 2026