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Best of Washington 2026

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Our Guide to Caring for Your Pet

Our Guide to Caring for Your Pet

They’re more than just companions. They’ve become members of the family, worthy of luxe meals, fun excursions, and, yes, birthday parties.
50 Years of DC’s Iconic Metro

50 Years of DC’s Iconic Metro

As our region’s iconic rail system turns 50, we ask the big questions—and some little ones, too.
How Washingtonians Are Taking Care of Each Other During Trump II

How Washingtonians Are Taking Care of Each Other During Trump II

During a tough time, many locals are taking care of one another and the city. Here’s a look at some of the people standing up...
Make the Most of Fall With These Easy Getaways From DC

Make the Most of Fall With These Easy Getaways From DC

It’s a great time of year for a weekend escape. Here’s where to find colorful leaves, idyllic country inns, seasonal vintage markets, and more autumn...
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Inside DC’s Troubled Psychiatric Hospital: “This Place Is Actually Trauma-Inducing”

Inside DC’s Troubled Psychiatric Hospital: “This Place Is Actually Trauma-Inducing”

Lawsuits, former workers, and patients of Psychiatric Institute of Washington allege the facility is rife with violence, misconduct, and systemic dysfunction—all in the service of...
What Happens After We Die? These UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.

What Happens After We Die? These UVA Researchers Are Investigating It.

When our bodies perish, can our consciousness persist? At the University of Virginia, researchers are searching for answers, one near-death experience at a time.
Meet the Lobbyist Fighting Against “Perfectly Legal” Corruption in DC

Meet the Lobbyist Fighting Against “Perfectly Legal” Corruption in DC

Good government advocate Craig Holman has spent decades battling against the power of big money and special interests in Washington politics. These days, his work...
This DC-Area Lawyer Wants More Americans Betting on Elections

This DC-Area Lawyer Wants More Americans Betting on Elections

Pratik Chougule wants to make wagering on politics as popular and legal as wagering on sports. Is that all in good fun—or a bad bet...
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