Food | Shopping | Things to Do Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in the Wharf and Southwest Waterfront Great new spots to dine, drink, shop, and have fun—plus old haunts worth another visit—in what was once a working dockyard. Neighborhood Guide, Southwest, The WharfJune 22, 2026
Health | News & Politics There’s a Norovirus Outbreak in Shenandoah National Park, Apparently Here's what to know if you plan on hiking that Appalachian Trail segment soon and don't want to spend your trip pooping uncontrollably. National Park Service, Norovirus, Shenandoah National ParkJune 18, 2026
News & Politics Why We Should All Be Paying Attention to the Potomac River The river is our region's only water source. Ongoing pipe repairs, a drought, and an influx of data centers remind us how unsustainable that is. DC Water, drought, Potomac River, Potomac Riverkeeper NetworkJune 17, 2026
Health Why More Americans Should Volunteer The Points of Light Foundation wants to double the number. Capital Comment, VolunteerJune 10, 2026
News & Politics There Are So Many Ticks in DC Right Now. Here’s How to Protect Yourself From Their Wrath. A comprehensive guide to identifying, avoiding, and if necessary, removing DC's hottest pest. Summer in DC, TicksJune 8, 2026
News & Politics Sculpture by KAWS Installed in Hirshhorn’s Sculpture Garden Here's a first look at "SHELTER," which arrived yesterday on the Mall. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenMay 14, 2026
News & Politics Trump Administration Sued Over Reflecting Pool Paint Job A DC nonprofit says "American Flag Blue" is "more appropriate to a resort or theme park" than the National Mall. America 250, lawsuit, National Mall, Reflecting PoolMay 11, 2026
News & Politics Etsy Sticker Designers Are All Over the New Trump Passport Need a new passport this summer? You might be able to avoid seeing the president's face on your America 250 special edition. Donald Trump, etsy, passportMay 1, 2026
Food | Shopping | Things to Do Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Dupont Circle and Logan Circle Great places to sample natural wines, try Bangkok cuisine, and catch a rock show in these Northwest DC neighborhoods–including old haunts worth another visit. Arlington, Neighborhood GuideApril 21, 2026
News & Politics A Landscape Architect Reviews Trump’s Proposed Triumphal Arch Is "a scaled-up facsimile of the Arc de Triomphe" the right way to celebrate America's 250th birthday? Architecture, Triumphal ArchApril 20, 2026
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