News & Politics How a DC Gay Bar Faked the Disappearance of Its Famous Giant Spider After rumors swirled that Trade's eight-legged mascot had been stolen, the bar reveals what really happened. June 16, 2026
Food Albi Is the First Restaurant Outside NYC Ever to Earn Four Stars From the New York Times Chef Michael Rafidi's Palestinian restaurant joins the rarefied company of restaurants like Le Bernardin and Eleven Madison Park. Albi, The New York TimesJune 16, 2026
News & Politics Now They’re Pouring Hydrogen Peroxide Into the Reflecting Pool But an expert says it will be challenging to kill algae that way given the pool’s massive size. National Mall, Reflecting PoolJune 16, 2026
Food DC’s Phone-Free Bar Closed—But It’s Not Done Yet Chef Rock Harper is actively looking for a new home for Hush Harbor. phone-free barJune 16, 2026
Food DC’s First Black Woman-Owned Brewery Comes to Shaw Eamoni Collier opens Urban Garden Brewhouse on Juneteenth. DC Restaurant Openings, Juneteenth, Shaw restaurantsJune 16, 2026
News & Politics The Kennedy Center Legal Situation Keeps Getting Weirder Trump's tarp is just the start. Kennedy CenterJune 16, 2026
News & Politics Primary Day in DC, Lawsuit Targets Trump’s Planned Statue Garden, and Giant Invasive Spiders Are On Their Way to Town This is Washingtonian Today. Washingtonian TodayJune 16, 2026
Food Restaurant Walk-Ins Are Making a Comeback Want to check out that hot new restaurant? Get in line! reservations, Restaurant trendsJune 16, 2026
News & Politics Jessica M. Goldstein’s Novel Is a Modern Twist on Time Travel The DC journalist explores the dangers of romanticizing the past in her new book. Capital Comment, New BookJune 16, 2026
Food Moon Rabbit’s Susan Bae Wins Beard Award for Best Pastry Chef in the Country Finally! This was Bae's third year in a row as a nominee. June 15, 2026
Things to Do 30 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend Wale concert, Georgetown's Fête de la Musique, and Juneteenth Community Day are great things to do. Things to Do in DCJune 15, 2026
News & Politics Reflecting Pool’s “American Flag Blue” Turns Green Due to Algae The new dark color may be exacerbating the pool’s algae problem, an expert says. National Mall, Reflecting PoolJune 15, 2026
Food Why a Vegetarian Taco Shop Is Now Adding Chicken Chaia is introducing animal protein for the first time ever. June 15, 2026
News & Politics A Name Change Won’t Solve the Kennedy Center’s Problems, Washington Post Deletes Articles by Guy Who Wrote for Richard Spencer Publication, Reflecting Pool Is Green Again This is Washingtonian Today. Washingtonian TodayJune 15, 2026
Food 12 New Restaurants in the DC Area We’re Excited About This Month Check out fresh spots for Vietnamese spicy fried chicken, fancy martinis, and more. Best New RestaurantsJune 15, 2026
Jessica M. Goldstein’s Novel Is a Modern Twist on Time Travel