Good morning, on Friday's Washingtonian Today: - Feds may or may not be investigating Muriel Bowser - Weekend of pain awaits as shutdown grinds on - Trump holds press conference weird even by his standards

Fireplaces are the theme of this week’s open-house picks. Imagine cozy nights by the fire as you check out these listings: an American University Park Cape Cod, a mid-century Silver Spring house, an historic Old Town rowhouse, and a luxury Kalorama townhouse.

Sean Dunn, who will forever be known as Sandwich Guy, was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault by a jury in federal court in DC Thursday.

After finishing the regular season with the league’s second-best record, the No. 2 seed Spirit will host No. 7 seed Racing Louisville FC in a quarterfinal match this Saturday at noon at Audi Field.

If you want to get involved and spread some holiday cheer around town this Thanksgiving, here are some events and volunteer opportunities to help you pay it forward.

Lately, it’s been the subject of considerable controversy: Joe Biden is facing multiple investigations and the ongoing scorn of his successor, Donald Trump, for using an autopen to sign scores of pardons and commutations in his final days in office.

Good morning, on Thursday’s Washingtonian Today: - Trump scrambles GOP shutdown messaging after Democratic wins - Administration throttles air travel - Sandwich guy verdict could come today washingtonian.com/2025/11/06/t...

Washingtonian’s 2025 Most Powerful Women gathered at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Thursday, October 30 for an evening celebrating their achievements and impact across the DMV area.

At church, Erin recently took a class about identifying one’s purpose in life, and she realized she already had one: lifting up other survivors and inspiring them to keep moving forward.

Bright has described the current landscape as a “tale of three markets”: DC (where the condo market has been especially weak) and the Maryland suburbs both cooling, with the close-in Virginia suburbs—Alexandria, Arlington—demonstrating greater resilience.

Want to live in a house once occupied by JFK and Jackie?

He took a lot of swings before the dictionary accepted any of his definitions. When it finally happened, he felt like he’d won a Pulitzer.

Good morning, on Wednesday’s Washingtonian Today: - Democrats experience unfamiliar sensation of success - Sandwich guy trial may turn on question of exploding sub - Hot dog guy sells shirt for $1K washingtonian.com/2025/11/05/d...

We interviewed Virginia governor-elect in our October edition. Check it out below ⬇️

"Damn Yankees" musical, Alexandria Film Festival, and Noochie’s Live From the Front Porch

“The menu, the branding, and everything, it’s all my attempt at comedy... Everything is intended to make people laugh and smile.”

The best bottles, all in one place. Washingtonian’s Whiskey, Wine & Fine Spirits Festival returns to Dock5 on Wednesday, November 13. Sample an unmatched lineup of pours and discover your new favorites. 🥃🍷 Tickets won’t last- reserve yours today:

A red-clad Handmaid Army DC plans to take part in the November 5 “Trump Must Go Now" events.

Check out these exclusive discounts on trips to New York, Nashville, and St. Thomas, or on a weekend in DC.

It’s notoriously tough to land a political blow on Donald Trump, but California congressman Ro Khanna is one of the few Democrats who have had some success.

On Tuesday’s Washingtonian Today: - Dick Cheney has Died - Virginia chooses a new governor today - Lawmakers see a possible off-ramp from shutdown washingtonian.com/2025/11/04/d...

Private all-girls academies in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Catch Arena Stage’s lively Damn Yankees musical before it closes this week. Or, support local talent at rapper Noochie’s Live From the Front Porch Kennedy Center debut.

Last weekend, residents at the Doncaster Village Apartments in Parkville, Maryland, noticed that one of their regular cervine visitors was sporting an unusual accessory.

When the federal government shut down, he launched the one-man hot dog stand built on the motto: “The only honest ripoff in D.C.”

To make sense of these conditions, we compiled a list of the top neighborhoods this year, spotlighting where listings are moving fastest and where the greatest number are going for above asking. We also asked agents for tips to help both buyers and sellers navigate the changing circumstances.

On Monday’s Washingtonian Today: - The shutdown is about to break a dismal record - Jayden Daniels injured in gruesome Commanders loss - Rick Ross played a MAGA party in DC washingtonian.com/2025/11/03/g...

Boys-only schools and military academies in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Mother and daughter had gone home healthy—but now Erin had returned with a life-threatening stroke. As the helicopter receded into the distance, Mayowa didn’t know if he was saying goodbye for the moment or goodbye forever.

Where to start your day in—and around—Northeast DC food halls Union Market and La Cosecha.

Some are even offering free meals entirely, including free entrees at select José Andrés eateries, a free lunch sandwich at Moby Dick House of Kebab, free tacos at Taqueria Xochi in Navy Yard, or a free buffet lunch at Aldie in Warrenton.

November is here! Catch Noochie’s Live From the Front Porch, sing along to Amaarae, catch a play and more this month. www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/30/c...

Coed, non-parochial private schools in the Washington, DC, region—preschool through high school.

Breakfast sandwiches, burritos, burgers and more at these Northeast DC food halls.

“We are preparing for something truly catastrophic—and I don’t use the word catastrophic easily—if SNAP benefits are cut off,” Muthiah says. “That is going to cause significant hardship for tens of thousands of people in our region.”

A front-of-house employee, who wished to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, says none of the staff knew the restaurant would be closing until the evening of the last service.

The Nat's new president of baseball operations and the new Ukrainian Ambassador to the US are just two of 5 people we’d like to have over for drinks, food, and conversation. Check the rest out!

If you’re in the market, check out these open houses this weekend: a McLean mid-century modern, a Silver Spring bungalow, a Crestwood home, and a luxe townhouse in Kalorama.

Good morning, on Friday’s Washingtonian Today: - Winsome Earle-Sears’s bus caught on fire - Noem declines request to stop tear-gassing Chicagoans over Halloween - Kennedy Center ticket sales plummet www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/31/e...

Fall is in full swing. Music artists Amaarae, Samara Joy, and Noochie are live in concert at local entertainment venues, and holiday cheer begins with the opening of pop-up markets and festive plays. 🍁✨

A front-of-house employee says word among the staff was that Woodmont Grill was last in sales among Hillstone’s restaurants. “From what I heard, we were costing the company money to stay open,” she says.

Shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Erin Adelekun suffered a debilitating stroke. Determined to recover, she’s making remarkable progress—and giving hope to others.

The owners of Proper 21 are leaning more cocktail lounge than sports bar at their newest venture.

Opening today: Realm is bringing coconut-laced crabcakes and passionfruit cocktails to Shaw.

You bring the crew, we’ll bring the drinks. 🍸 Mark your calendars for Washingtonian’s Whiskey, Wine & Fine Spirits Festival. 📍 Dock5 | Nov. 13 | 6:30–9:30 PM 🎟️ Tickets at the link below

Good morning, on Thursday’s Washingtonian Today: - White House says it posts “banger memes” - National Guard troops will stand around in DC until February - Police say naked man terrorized area Walmart C customers www.washingtonian.com/2025/10/30/w...

A Canadian chef with Jamaican roots is bringing island vibes to DC with a chic downtown restaurant called Isla, opening today.

On Tuesday evening, thousands watched the annual 17th Street High Heel Race. The race is a tradition—now in its 38th year—that is held on the Tuesday before Halloween.

Woodmont Grill, a longtime staple of the Bethesda dining scene, abruptly closed last night.

This year, the skeletons carry sandwiches. 💀🥪