DC Water activated a bypass system Saturday evening to contain wastewater overflows caused by a collapse in the Potomac Interceptor sewer line along Clara Barton Parkway in Montgomery County and within the C & O Canal National Historic Park.
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With winter weather expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the area from late Saturday, January 24, through Monday, January 26, Pepco says it is preparing for potential power outages by increasing staffing and mobilizing crews ahead of the storm.
Pepco announced a $1.5 million expansion of its Customer Relief Fund in partnership with the Salvation Army to support eligible customers in the District and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, bringing the company’s total direct energy affordability assistance to $6.5 million over the past year with additional funding from parent company Exelon.
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In a region packed with fried chicken sandwiches, it takes something special to stand out. Doro Soul Food does it by breaking the rules entirely.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) reported significant Red Line service disruptions on Sunday afternoon after a person was struck by a train near the Takoma station, leading to single tracking between Silver Spring and Takoma, temporary station bypasses, and delays in both directions. (more…)
Elegancia, a new cocktail bar by Wilmer Valderrama and hospitality entrepreneur Daniella Senior, will open Sunday, February 8 at La Cosecha (1280 4th Street NE) in Washington, D.C.
Greater Washington’s drunk driving prevention program SoberRide, operated by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program, surpassed 100,000 total rides provided during the New Year’s holiday, with 1,446 people using the free service between late December 31 and early January 1.
As 2026 ushers in opportunities for fresh starts, and with securing a better job often proving more effective against inflation than simply cutting costs, the personal finance company WalletHub has released its latest report on the Best Places to Find a Job in 2026, with Columbia, MD (Howard County) ranked #2 in the country and Washington DC ranked #8.
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Slutty Vegan is officially coming to Washington DC. Founder and restaurateur Pinky Cole announced on social media that a franchise agreement has been signed for a Slutty Vegan location in the District. The restaurant opened its first Maryland location in Baltimore in December 2024.
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer its 2025 Holiday SoberRide program from December 19 through January 1, providing adults in the Washington-metropolitan area with free Lyft rides home (up to $15) between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. to help prevent impaired driving during a high-risk period for alcohol-related crashes.
Just Salad is continuing its rapid expansion across the DMV with another new location planned just outside of Montgomery County, this time in Friendship Heights.