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April Issue: Making the Sale

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Cover photograph by Stacy Zarin Goldberg. Architecture by Sam Stusek Creative.

FEATURES

Highway to Heaven

Photograph by Lance Lokas.

A remarkable stretch of road in Maryland is home to a tapestry of houses of worship–reflecting the religious diversity that breathes color and community into our region. By Ike Allen.

 

Mr. Didn’t Fix It

Photograph by Elliott O’Donovan/Washington Post/Getty Images.

Two years ago, Jeff Bezos brought in controversial media executive Will Lewis to lift the Washington Post out of a post-Trump slump. His tenure ended in failure–and left the newspaper in an even deeper hole. By Paul Farhi.

 

Making the Sale

Photograph by Stacy Zarin Goldberg. Design by Zuckerman Builders.

A $100,000 mansion makeover, marketing a “homicide house,” AI versus physical staging, selling a condo right now, and tips and tales about closing the deal in a buyer’s market. By Janelle Harris Dixon, Patrick Hruby, and Michele Lerner.

 

CAPITAL COMMENT

Photograph by Mark Avino/National Air and Space Museum.

The End Is in Sight!: Four long-term DC projects nearing the finish line. By Jenae Barnes.

Recipe for Hope: An Army veteran’s online show about cooking and mental health. By Ike Allen.

Emissions Inspection: Why are UMD scientists studying farts? By Tristan Espinoza.

Grindr Gets Political: Grindr’s man on Capitol Hill. By Tristan Espinoza.

 

THINGS TO DO

Photograph by Stefan Jennings Batista.

Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.

 

IQ

Photograph by Laura Metzler.

Reality Check: In his new novel, former Survivor contestant Stephen Fishbach gives an insider look at how TV competitions actually work. By Tristan Espinoza.

Thriving After Trauma: Psychiatrist Suzan Song put herself in danger to help some of the world’s most wounded people. In a new book, she explains how she and her patients have healed. By Sylvie McNamara.

 

LIFE, TRAVEL & STYLE

Photograph by Kat Langford Photography/Faraway.

Pitch Perfect: There’s a camping site for everyone, from beach tents to luxe glamping domes. By Nevin Martell.

Suit Yourself: Menswear gets a dramatic update, with fuller pants, broader shoulders, wider lapels–and brooches. By Amy Moeller.

Best Dentists: The top orthodontists, periodontists, general dentists, and other practitioners who can treat your teeth. By Washingtonian Staff.

 

 

TASTE

Photograph by Lauren Bulbin.

Roll Play: Our critic checks out two hot new Japanese spots. By Ann Limpert.

Hidden Eats: A hearty–and vegetarian–Indian restaurant in Sterling. By Ike Allen.

Bagels Gone Wild: Six varieties–from sweet to savory to eye-catching–that will drive purists crazy. By Nevin Martell.

Sweet Home: Four pros who craft everything from cupcakes to breads from their own kitchens. By Nevin Martell.

Is Your Bartender a Spy?: A look at espionage in DC restaurants. By Jessica Sidman.

 

HOME

Photograph by Jennifer Hughes.

Eco-Efficient Living: How one architect designed a net-zero home for a family of six in Del Ray. By Claudia Rosenbaum. 

Top Mortgage Professionals: Buying a home or refinancing? You’ll need a loan officer. Here are the area’s leading ones. By Amy Moeller.

Neighborhood Briefing: Dupont and Logan Circles: Great places to eat, drink, shop, and play in these historic neighborhoods. By Ike Allen and Kate Corliss.

Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.

 

FIRST PERSON

Photograph courtesy of Debra Katz.

Lawyer Debra Katz on two keepsakes that inspire her. By Andrew Beaujon.

 

FEATURES

Highway to Heaven

Photograph by Lance Lokas.

A remarkable stretch of road in Maryland is home to a tapestry of houses of worship–reflecting the religious diversity that breathes color and community into our region. By Ike Allen.

 

Mr. Didn’t Fix It

Photograph by Elliott O’Donovan/Washington Post/Getty Images.

Two years ago, Jeff Bezos brought in controversial media executive Will Lewis to lift the Washington Post out of a post-Trump slump. His tenure ended in failure–and left the newspaper in an even deeper hole. By Paul Farhi.

 

Making the Sale

Photograph by Stacy Zarin Goldberg. Design by Zuckerman Builders.

A $100,000 mansion makeover, marketing a “homicide house,” AI versus physical staging, selling a condo right now, and tips and tales about closing the deal in a buyer’s market. By Janelle Harris Dixon, Patrick Hruby, and Michele Lerner.

 


CAPITAL COMMENT

Photograph by Mark Avino/National Air and Space Museum.

The End Is in Sight!: Four long-term DC projects nearing the finish line. By Jenae Barnes.

Recipe for Hope: An Army veteran’s online show about cooking and mental health. By Ike Allen.

Emissions Inspection: Why are UMD scientists studying farts? By Tristan Espinoza.

Grindr Gets Political: Grindr’s man on Capitol Hill. By Tristan Espinoza.

 


THINGS TO DO

Photograph by Stefan Jennings Batista.

Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.

 


IQ

Photograph by Laura Metzler.

Reality Check: In his new novel, former Survivor contestant Stephen Fishbach gives an insider look at how TV competitions actually work. By Tristan Espinoza.

Thriving After Trauma: Psychiatrist Suzan Song put herself in danger to help some of the world’s most wounded people. In a new book, she explains how she and her patients have healed. By Sylvie McNamara.

 


LIFE, TRAVEL & STYLE

Photograph by Kat Langford Photography/Faraway.

Pitch Perfect: There’s a camping site for everyone, from beach tents to luxe glamping domes. By Nevin Martell.

Suit Yourself: Menswear gets a dramatic update, with fuller pants, broader shoulders, wider lapels–and brooches. By Amy Moeller.

Best Dentists: The top orthodontists, periodontists, general dentists, and other practitioners who can treat your teeth. By Washingtonian Staff.

 


TASTE

Photograph by Lauren Bulbin.

Roll Play: Our critic checks out two hot new Japanese spots. By Ann Limpert.

Hidden Eats: A hearty–and vegetarian–Indian restaurant in Sterling. By Ike Allen.

Bagels Gone Wild: Six varieties–from sweet to savory to eye-catching–that will drive purists crazy. By Nevin Martell.

Sweet Home: Four pros who craft everything from cupcakes to breads from their own kitchens. By Nevin Martell.

Is Your Bartender a Spy?: A look at espionage in DC restaurants. By Jessica Sidman.

 


HOME

Photograph by Jennifer Hughes.

Eco-Efficient Living: How one architect designed a net-zero home for a family of six in Del Ray. By Claudia Rosenbaum. 

Top Mortgage Professionals: Buying a home or refinancing? You’ll need a loan officer. Here are the area’s leading ones. By Amy Moeller.

Neighborhood Briefing: Dupont and Logan Circles: Great places to eat, drink, shop, and play in these historic neighborhoods. By Ike Allen and Kate Corliss.

Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.

 


FIRST PERSON

Photograph courtesy of Debra Katz.

Lawyer Debra Katz on two keepsakes that inspire her. By Andrew Beaujon.

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