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12/22/2025

Thompson-Markward Hall has survived two pandemics, two world wars, and multiple relocations. Why do women keep coming to this semi-Puritan-like residence?

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays, DC! ❄️🎁 Winter Skate Spectacular, Holidays at Union Station, Messiah Sing-Along and more—here are cheerful ways to celebrate the holidays this week:

Skate at inside the National Building Museum, catch “Messiah” live, and more.

12/22/2025

What if memory care focused on purpose rather than limitations? Discover how Kisco’s Heirloom Memory Care empowers residents, caregivers, and families through personalized, Montessori-inspired support. Read the full story and see what’s possible. Kisco Senior Living The Preston of Rockville The Fitzgerald of Palisades The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center

As America’s aging population continues to grow and programs struggle to meet the needs of those living with memory loss, Kisco Senior Living’s Heirloom Memory Care program is answering the call for innovative dementia care. Built on research, empathy, and the principles of Montessori-inspired c...

12/22/2025

If you’re looking for good stories that will engage your mind, touch your heart, and make you simultaneously calm down and freak the heck out about the possibility of a ginormous asteroid wiping out human civilization, we have you covered. Here are our favorite longreads of the year:

Treating yourself to some holiday reading? We have great feature stories. Dig in!

12/22/2025

We introduce one of our "60 for 60" partners, Heather Devoto with First Home Mortgage, continuing in Washingtonian's 60th anniversary series.

From the start, Heather’s journey in mortgage lending has been fueled by a passion for helping people, not just closing deals. As a native of Arlington and now a Branch Manager in McLean, she has channeled her deep local insight and financial expertise into guiding clients with empathy, clarity, and unwavering dedication.

Over her career, Heather has achieved remarkable success, and her accolades speak volumes. She’s a four-time Best Mortgage Professional award winner from Washingtonian magazine and was named among Mortgage Professional America’s “Elite Women” of 2023, recognizing her leadership in overcoming barriers for women in finance. She also holds the company record for highest closed volume and has been inducted into First Home Mortgage’s Mortgage Legends Panel, where she now mentors newer loan officers.

Heather doesn’t just close loans, she builds relationships and empowers her clients. With over $1.4 billion in closed loans, she’s helped first-time buyers, veterans, and clients with complex financial situations navigate the path to homeownership with confidence. She makes complex finance understandable and acts as a steady guide every step of the way.

What sets Heather apart isn’t just her expertise, it’s her heart. She’s proudest of the trust she earns and the lives she helps transform. Whether it’s answering late-night questions, celebrating milestones, or delivering guidance tailored to each person’s story, Heather brings genuine care to every interaction. Her story proves that true impact in mortgage lending comes not from numbers alone, but from lives changed, communities supported, and dreams realized. http://www.heatherdevoto.com

12/22/2025

New Year's Eve is coming up, here’s a list of elevated parties, groovy concerts, and family-friendly experiences that may make your night unforgettable 🎆

Rooftop toasts, live concerts, and late-night dance parties for ringing in the new year.

12/22/2025

An anonymous bidder purchased Dan Snyder’s former house in Potomac with a winning bid of $11.84 million.

The price? $13.26 million. The proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

12/22/2025

We’re less than a week away from Christmas but if you’re still shopping for last-minute gifts, we can help.

We’re less than a week away from Christmas (and well into Hanukkah) but if you’re still shopping for last-minute gifts, we can help. Our big, hyper-local gift guide for 2025 featured 67 gifts you can…

12/22/2025

Good morning, on Monday’s Washingtonian Today:

- “60 Minutes” yanks story critical of administration
- Suspects ID’d in wine heist
- Jeffrey Epstein Is back in the news

Good morning. A cold morning will precede a sunny day with a high around 45. Rain, or maybe a wintry mix, is possible overnight, with a low near 35. The Capital City Go-Go play the Sioux Falls…

12/21/2025

A very real hockey season is underway, but this year, fictional action on and off the ice is garnering fans.

The show follows the relationship between a Russian hockey star and his Canadian rival.

12/21/2025

How many times in a row can you bounce a tennis ball off the side of a racquet frame? Logan West’s record is 1,229.

Watch his “freestyle tennis” tricks here.

12/21/2025

In 2004, artists made 150 panda statues that were scattered across DC as part of PandaMania, a public art project that captured the city’s imagination. Where did they all go?

Tracking down pandas from a 2004 art project.