A Las Vegas woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered over 59 pounds of marijuana in her luggage bound for Germany. She faces felony charges for possession with intent to distribute and transporting a controlled substance, as authorities continue to see attempts to smuggle marijuana to Europe where it commands higher prices.
In a major win for the local food scene, Maryland’s 2Fifty Texas BBQ has taken home the prestigious “Casual Restaurant of the Year” award at the 2025 RAMMY Awards. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Riverdale Park-based restaurant (Prince George’s County), which has become a beloved destination for authentic, slow-smoked barbecue with a unique Latin American flair.
After more than three decades as a cornerstone of the District’s craft beer community, Capitol City Brewing Company (1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC) has announced its permanent closure. The brewpub, which was the first of its kind in DC after Prohibition, will serve its last customers on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of Jonathan Simmons-Miller, a Gaithersburg resident, that occurred on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (more…)
Falafel Inc has been named the 2025 “Best of DC” winner in the Best Falafel category. (more…)
Terry McLaurin, the Washington Commanders’ star wide receiver, is currently in a challenging contract situation after signing a three-year, $68.2 million extension with the Commanders in July 2022. At today’s press conference to kick off training camp, Commanders General Manager Adam Peters addressed the situation.
The Proper Burger from Duke’s Grocery has been voted the “Best Burger in DC” for the 10th consecutive year in Washington City Paper’s ‘Best of DC.’ Duke’s Grocery opened its first Maryland location in Potomac this past April and has five additional locations in DC (video of the experience below).
The Washington Commanders officially dropped the “Redskins” moniker in 2020 amid public pressure and concerns that the name was offensive to Native Americans. They played as the Washington Football Team for two seasons before rebranding as the Washington Commanders in 2022. The current owner, Josh Harris, has stated there are no plans to revert to the old name, but that hasn’t stopped President Donald Trump from weighing in, stating this morning that a change back to Redskins should occur “IMMEDIATELY.”
Von Miller has signed with the Washington Commanders, according to Tom Pelissero. “Eight-time Pro Bowl OLB Von Miller is signing with the #Commanders, sources tell The Insiders. Miller has won Super Bowls with the #Broncos and #Rams. Now he’ll try to earn another ring in Washington.” Miller also broke the news on his Instagram account with the caption, “DC… What’s Good??”
The Washington DC area is on the radar for Cosm Inc., the innovative immersive entertainment company, as it seeks a site for its next “Shared Reality” venue. The Washington Business Journal is reporting that Cosm is actively looking for a significant footprint, targeting 40,000 to 80,000 square feet, with a preference for locations near existing major sports venues. While Southeast DC is being eyed, the company remains open to other possibilities within the metropolitan area.
Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street in Washington, DC, will temporarily close at midnight on Monday, July 14, 2025, for the first major repairs in over 60 years, with plans to reopen in November. The updates aim to preserve the building’s historic character, and a temporary pop-up will serve customers across the street during the closure.