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Arlington deacon wants you to unplug from your phone and social media for Lent

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Arlington deacon wants you to unplug from your phone and social media for Lent

Spring break bummer: Fake listings for vacation rentals, how to avoid getting ripped off

Spring break bummer: Fake listings for vacation rentals, how to avoid getting ripped off

Wave of nostalgia to sweep over Gen X, millennials with this Oceans Calling lineup

Wave of nostalgia to sweep over Gen X, millennials with this Oceans Calling lineup

Ramadan ushers in a month of fasting, worship and charity for Muslims, in photos

Ramadan ushers in a month of fasting, worship and charity for Muslims, in photos

Falls Church community members gather to celebrate Lunar New Year at the Eden Center

Falls Church community members gather to celebrate Lunar New Year at the Eden Center

Presidents Day crowds flock to Mount Vernon for George Washington tribute

Presidents Day crowds flock to Mount Vernon for George Washington tribute

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What’s open and what’s closed in the DC region for Presidents Day 2026

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC region for Presidents Day 2026

Chinatown Coalition brings expanded Lunar New Year celebrations to DC

Chinatown Coalition brings expanded Lunar New Year celebrations to DC

Valentine’s rush has florists juggling last‑minute orders and rising costs

Valentine’s rush has florists juggling last‑minute orders and rising costs

Things to do in the DC area: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day events … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day events … and more!

Virginia couple celebrates new life through an innovative kidney exchange program

Virginia couple celebrates new life through an innovative kidney exchange program

From sushi to sweets: DC’s best Valentine’s Day takeout options

From sushi to sweets: DC’s best Valentine’s Day takeout options

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

DC’s sanctuary for Black golfers gets volunteer maintenance on MLK Day

DC’s sanctuary for Black golfers gets volunteer maintenance on MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. III reflects on significance of his father’s message in US today

Martin Luther King Jr. III reflects on significance of his father’s message in US today

Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. across DC on Monday

Ways to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. across DC on Monday

What’s open, what’s closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

What’s open, what’s closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

DC’s annual MLK Jr. Day parade will go ahead as planned, despite safety concerns from some

DC’s annual MLK Jr. Day parade will go ahead as planned, despite safety concerns from some

When is it time to take down holiday decorations? DC locals and tourists weigh in.

When is it time to take down holiday decorations? DC locals and tourists weigh in.

Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance

Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance

fireworks light up the sky over Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro

January 1

Hello 2026: See how the world rang in the new year

‘Got to get the new year started off right’: Thousands participate in District’s Fresh Start 5K

‘Got to get the new year started off right’: Thousands participate in District’s Fresh Start 5K

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