The holiday season can be just as expensive as it is joyful, but fortunately, there are plenty of free events around the DC area that families can enjoy. Some popular highlights include tree and menorah lightings, such as the National Harbor Tree Light Show and the National Menorah Lighting. Parades like the Scottish Christmas Walk in Old Town Alexandria and the Christmas and Holiday Parade...
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As Halloween approaches, Washington, D.C. is set to become a hub of festive activities, with bars and restaurants throughout the city hosting exciting pop-up events that celebrate the spooky and extravagant. These enchanting venues are offering immersive experiences that feature creative decor, themed menus, and captivating atmospheres. Whether you’re seeking Instagram-worthy moments, eerie vibes, or...
This year, The Washington Post’s annual fall dining guide highlights four exceptional restaurants in Montgomery County, ranging from a modern Greek establishment in North Bethesda to a Latin eatery in Silver Spring noted for its artistic menu. Lime & Cilantro Salvadoran chef Danny Chavez’s menu at this Silver Spring Latin restaurant has been praised by Sietsema as an “art show,”...
D.C. is set to welcome a new holiday market, but some drama surrounds the changes. Before shoppers can dive into festive shopping, significant behind-the-scenes shifts have occurred. This year, Dupont will host a new holiday market run by a familiar face, while the popular pop-up in Gallery Place will have new management. Here are the details on two key holiday shopping spots in D.C. (neither...
Explore some sightseeing, new cuisines, or exciting activities this fall! A Mural of Community Life "Wheaton Lives," a vibrant mural completed in June by Baltimore artist Bridget Cimino, captures the essence of Wheaton’s history and diversity. Spanning from a Native American village to modern-day scenes, the mural is a colorful tribute to the community's evolution and daily life, inviting viewers...
The redevelopment of a public surface parking lot in downtown Bethesda into a 12-story apartment building with up to 59 units is progressing following approval from Montgomery County planners. Led by Broad Branch Partners of Washington, D.C., the project includes the creation of a public park, which will be integrated into the downtown Bethesda Eastern Greenway as part of the 2017 Bethesda Downtown...
Eight Montgomery County restaurants are joining the Restaurant Association of Maryland's fifth Maryland Restaurant Week, offering special menu items and deals from Friday through September 22. Here’s a look at the participating restaurants:Botanero800 Pleasant Drive, Suite 160, Rockvillebotanerorockville.comLocated in Rockville's King Farm neighborhood, this restaurant and wine bar...
A presidential debate means one thing in the D.C. area: watch parties!If you’re here, you likely know that Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off for the first time in a debate hosted by ABC News on Tuesday. NBC News will broadcast the full debate live and offer primetime coverage starting at 8 p.m.If you want to watch with some fellow election...
The takeover by banking regulators this month of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has conjured up the ghost of the Great Recession.Of the 523 bank failures since 2008, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. figures show, only one was larger than either Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank. That would be Washington Mutual Bank, which had $307 billion in assets, while Silicon Valley Bank had $209 billion and...
Story at a glance The Sunshine State’s population grew by nearly 2 percent. Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee also saw population boosts. California saw the largest number of residents move out of state in 2022, yet it remains the most populous state in the country. More people moved to Florida than any other state in the country in 2022, according to a new report from...