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.
The Washington Commanders wrapped up a frustrating and unexpected 2025 season with an end-of-year press conference Monday, as head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters addressed what went wrong after a 5-12 finish that followed last season’s surprising 12-5 run to the NFC Championship Game.
Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week is returning January 19–25, 2026, bringing a week of fixed-price dining deals to restaurants across the DMV, including a strong lineup of Maryland favorites.
Several Montgomery County restaurants are closing out the year with major recognition after dishes from four local spots were named to Washingtonian Magazine’s year-end list of “Favorite Dishes of the Year in the DC Area.”
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 age-old DMV debate sparked even more conversation this week after a Facebook post from “Mr. MoCo” Alex Tsironis, the founder of The MoCoShow, laid out his personal definition of what does and does not count as the DMV. What followed was a flood of comments that perfectly illustrated why the argument never really ends.
In Thursday’s press conference ahead of the final game of the season, Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reflected on second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels’ season, praised the emergence of rookie running back Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt, and briefly addressed speculation about potential head coaching opportunities.
Sally’s Apizza, the legendary New Haven pizzeria frequently named Dave Portnoy’s favorite pizza place of all time, is setting its sights on a major expansion that includes plans for 15 locations in Maryland and another 15 in neighboring Virginia.
The Washington Spirit announced Wednesday the signing of Italian defender Lucia Di Guglielmo to a three-year contract with a team option for the 2029 season, adding another experienced international presence to the club’s roster ahead of the 2026 campaign.
