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Getting kids to eat veggies? José Andrés brand bets on blanching
A lot of fast-casual concepts target the downtown working lunch crowd or millennials. But at José Andrés’ vegetable-focused Beefsteak, the focus is on kids. Catch a free family event this weekend.
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New eatery wants to change the way Washingtonians think about hummus
On restaurant menus, hummus is typically listed as an appetizer. At cocktail parties, it often accompanies crudités. But at D.C.’s newest fast-casual spot, the popular chickpea spread has been called off the sidelines, and instead, is the star of each meal.
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Painting Matisse, preserving memory: Seniors sharpen minds with brushes
An upcoming art show highlights the creative works of those with early signs of memory loss, while science points to painting as a way to prevent some of the symptoms of dementia.
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Students grow food for homeless neighbors
A garden that shares space with a sidewalk in downtown D.C. is helping to feed the city’s homeless population.
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‘Women are scared to give birth’: Mayors, moms meet over solutions
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed an overflowing room of politicians, health care experts and local parents at an open-to-the-public summit on maternal and infant health. Here’s what happened.
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New program amps up mental health efforts in DC’s schools
In the U.S., 20 percent of children and youth experience a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder, and those living in poverty are more likely to experience mental health challenges than their peers. Now, a new program aims to equip schools with the skills they need to help students.
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15 warm and hearty soup recipes
Take the edge off the chill with these warm and hearty soups.
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How often do teens use social media? New report reveals digital data
A new report shows how much teens use social media and how it affects them. The results may not be what one might expect.
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How local brewers name their beers
Killed By Asteroids? Raised By Wolves? Gone are the days of boring beer names. In a booming industry that continues to grow, craft brewers are tapping into their creative sides to brand their barrels and bottles.
2 weeks ago -
Live DC performance takes magazines from page to stage
If you find the process of reading a magazine to be a little … well, flat, prepare for a change of heart. Pop-Up Magazine takes on D.C. this month. Here are the details.
2 weeks ago -
The no-bake summer cake, perfect for your final cookouts
Need something sweet, but don’t want to turn on the oven? There’s a cake you can whip up with very few ingredients, minimal effort and absolutely no heat. (Recipe)
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Best places to go apple picking this fall
If apple picking is on your fall to-do list, now is the time to check it off. Here are a few places where you can do just that.
1 month ago -
Slice of utopia: Va. food festival channels Woodstock
An upcoming food festival is channeling the most famous festival ever held. And if all goes well, this won’t be the only year for ‘Innstock.’
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How to grow a garden in gravel
You don’t need dirt to have a green thumb. It turns out, you can grow a pretty wild garden in a few cups of gravel. Here’s how.
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‘Hot bed’ for a cool treat: Exploring Maryland’s celebrated snowball
A juicy peach, an heirloom tomato and a soft serve ice cream cone are all foods that signify summer. But ask any Baltimore native about the most iconic food of the season, and you’ll likely find yourself in a conversation about snowballs.
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