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A five-minute briefing on DC news, events, and local life — everything Washingtonians need to stay in the know.

Jan 14, 2026

Free NMWA today. Cork Wine Bar opens in Cleveland Park. Plus: the chicken sandwich coming for Popeyes

Jan 12, 2026

Plus the 10 people actually changing DC, Restaurant Week in 7 days, and goat yoga in Arlington

Jan 9, 2026

Plus Restaurant Week returns January 19, Le Diplomate at 12 years, and Wizards host Pelicans tonight

Jan 7, 2026

Plus Axios drops its 2026 trends list, two new National Landing spots, and the Caps keep winning

Jan 5, 2026

Three Kings Day celebrations Tuesday, Mi Vida 14th Street closes, Taqueria Poblano's 25-year Tuesday wait ends

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