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Arlington residents can get a sneak peek of Rosslyn’s new observation deck this weekend

By Adele Chapin

The new Cleveland Park library is opening this weekend

The library will seek LEED Gold certification

By Adele Chapin

The Lincoln Memorial’s big renovation includes confetti cleanup

Apparently, gold confetti from Y2K NYE got all over the monument

By Adele Chapin

Watergate is a place, too

By Rachel Kurzius

101 reasons to love Washington, D.C.

By Michelle Goldchain

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The Anacostia River didn’t fail its annual health check this year

The river scored a D, but it’s the first passing grade in 10 years

By Adele Chapin

Nationals Park: The ultimate guide to D.C.’s ballpark

What you need to know to feel like an insider.

By Michelle Goldchain
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Mayor Bowser announces selection of 9 affordable housing projects with $103M investment

The projects are in Wards 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8

By Adele Chapin

This Robert A.M. Stern Architects-designed residential tower is going up near The Wharf

Here are renderings for 1331 Maryland Ave. SW

By Adele Chapin

There’s still time to get a commemorative Caps SmarTrip Metro card

20,000 sold so far

By Adele Chapin
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The 28 best things to do in Washington, D.C., with kids

From vintage carousels to world-renowned museums, D.C. offers something for every family. We’ve mapped our 28 top picks.

By Michelle Goldchain and Megan Barber

Check out Rosslyn’s new parklet

This is the first parklet in Arlington County

By Adele Chapin

Wonder Woman 2 filming brings back a classic D.C. storefront

Former D.C. retail institution Commander Salamander is back for the shoot!

By Adele Chapin
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Peerspace launches in D.C., renting out all sorts of creative venues for events

From lofts to that psychedelic Blind Whino art church

By Adele Chapin

Here’s what’s proposed for one of the last undeveloped parcels at Waterfront Station

PN Hoffman wants to build an 11-story building at 1000 Fourth St. SW

By Adele Chapin
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20 secret gardens and green spaces in Washington, D.C.

Sit back, relax, and soak up the sun in these 20 secret gardens, parks, and green spaces in Washington, D.C.

By Michelle Goldchain
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A vending machine for cars popped up in Gaithersburg

Carvana’s eight-story glass tower holds up to 30 vehicles

By Adele Chapin

Buy this $1.5M Bethesda townhouse and get a trip on a private plane

The four-bedroom home includes vacation transportation as a perk

By Adele Chapin

Take a video tour of the Kennedy Center’s upcoming REACH expansion

The Steven Holl-designed project is slated to open in September 2019

By Adele Chapin

This D.C. rent strike mirrors other efforts in gentrifying cities across the country

Brightwood Park residents are protesting unsafe conditions

By Adele Chapin

This $4.5M historic estate in Severna Park has the best sledding hill

The Parker Estate, built in 1905, lists for the first time in 50 years

By Adele Chapin

What to know about the Washington Capitals parade in downtown D.C.

Here’s the route for the event on Tuesday, June 12

By Adele Chapin

Meeting and event space Convene will open in Rosslyn

It will have panoramic views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C

By Adele Chapin

Victorian home in Shaw with two attached residences lists for $2.5M

There’s a three-car motor court too

By Adele Chapin

200 exhibitors and an HGTV star will be at this weekend’s DC Housing Expo and Home Show

Here’s everything you’ll see at the convention center this Saturday

By Adele Chapin

Study finds D.C. is among the top 5 large U.S. cities with slowest growing rents

RENTCafe crunched the numbers on the average rent in Washington

By Adele Chapin

The Apartments at Westlight are now leasing in DC’s West End

Live here, and the West End Library and Bluestone Lane will be practically at your doorstep

By Adele Chapin

See renderings of Planet Word, the new museum coming to Franklin School

And what the building looks like currently

By Adele Chapin

Teens in Montgomery County designed and built a house — and it’s for sale

It’s listed for $549,000

By Adele Chapin

The Georgetown trolley trestle is safe from demolition — for now

Metro is appealing the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board’s denial of its raze petition

By Adele Chapin

The Potomac River is at its highest level since 2010

Flood watches are on around the region

By Adele Chapin

Tonight’s Caps game watch includes a free performance by Fall Out Boy

Here’s what’s happening at the ALL CAPS Hockey Fest

By Adele Chapin

Virtual reality real estate tours continue to take off in D.C.

VR platform Truss is doubling down on the Washington metro area

By Adele Chapin

Smithsonian’s South Mall Campus master plan is expected to be approved in June

It involves a major revamp to the Smithsonian Castle

By Adele Chapin

All the Caps’ Stanley Cup-related street closures to know about

There are major traffic restrictions around Capital One Arena

By Adele Chapin
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Old Town Alexandria’s MetroStage theater could become a housing development

Developer Carr Cos. is proposing redevelopment of 1201 N. Royal St.

By Adele Chapin
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The D.C. area’s most beautiful coworking locations

Get inspired at these 12 workspaces

By Michelle Goldchain

Jackie Kennedy’s childhood home sells for $43M

Steve and Jean Case’s McLean estate is setting records

By Adele Chapin

The Liaison Capitol Hill’s rooftop pool’s makeover includes aquacycling classes

The boutique hotel will host Splash Cycle classes six days a week

By Adele Chapin

Part of the Armed Forces Retirement Home is under consideration for redevelopment

The GSA released a request for proposals last week

By Adele Chapin

Don’t miss seeing this massive outdoor art installation in Georgetown before it closes

Artist Kiril Jeliazkov’s "The Orange Step" runs through June 2

By Adele Chapin

Wonder Woman 2 is reportedly filming in the D.C. area

Will you spot Gal Gadot in Georgetown and Alexandria this summer?

By Adele Chapin

Chevy Chase mansion listed for $25.9M is part of vice presidential history

The Ishpiming estate boasts an impressive grand hall

By Adele Chapin

Construction starts next week on an affordable housing development in Arlington

The Berkeley will deliver in 2020

By Adele Chapin
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