Ahead of a winter, the personal-finance company WalletHub today released its 2025’s Best Winter Holiday Destinations report, with Washington DC and surrounding suburbs in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia ranked the third best winter travel destination in the country.
Sunday Morning Bakehouse, the beloved Pike & Rose bakery and café founded by Montgomery County native Caroline Yi, has been named one of the “Best Bakeries Around DC” by Eater DC. The recognition highlights the bakery’s standout pastries, coffee program, and community-driven atmosphere, which have made it one of the region’s favorite morning stops since opening in 2019.
Washington Commanders Owner/Managing Partner Josh Harris made it clear this week that the team will be keeping its current name. Appearing on The Varsity with John Ourand podcast on Wednesday, Harris addressed the topic directly after Ourand pointed out that “the former owner [Dan Snyder] is nowhere to be seen anywhere within your franchise, except for in one place…and that’s with the name.”
Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. to help thousands of runners get to the start line for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon, one of the region’s most celebrated annual events. Trains will run frequently throughout the day, making Metrorail the easiest way to get around and avoid traffic and road closures.
The Shoppers Food in Germantown has stopped selling donuts as the grocery chain prepares to close multiple Maryland locations in the coming weeks. The Germantown store, located at 18066 Mateny Road, is one of four Shoppers locations set to close permanently by November 8, along with stores in College Park, Laurel, and Capitol Heights.
Guapo’s has been bringing sizzling fajitas, salt-rimmed margaritas, and a lively Latin American spirit to the DC metro area for more than three decades, long enough to become part of the region’s dining DNA.
As autumn settles across the region, the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. housing markets are showing signs of seasonal slowdown. According to the latest report from the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR), homes in September 2025 took noticeably longer to sell than they did a year earlier, signaling a market that’s stabilizing after several years of intense competition.
The Washington Wizards are extending a helping hand to federal employees impacted by the ongoing government shutdown by offering 500 free tickets to this Sunday’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets.
The Washington Wizards have announced their 2025-26 opening night roster as the team prepares to begin the season on Wednesday, October 22, on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks. The roster stands at 18 players, including three two-way contracts.
Eight new restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide Washington DC selection this fall, signaling continued growth and diversity in the region’s dining scene ahead of the full awards reveal in November. The Michelin Guide periodically announces new “recommended” restaurants before naming its starred and Bib Gourmand recipients, and this latest update highlights a mix of cuisines and concepts that reflect the city’s evolving food culture.
The Hechinger name was once synonymous with home improvement in the Washington region. Long before the arrival of Home Depot and Lowe’s, Hechinger was the destination for homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers across the Mid-Atlantic, including several well-known Montgomery County locations that locals still remember today.