Washingtonian

06/25/2026

Good morning, in Thursday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Explain the tarp, judge tells Kennedy Center
- Protesters want answers about deadly DC chase
- The “Barbie Pool” lampoons the Reflecting Pool

Good morning. Mostly sunny with a high around 88 today. A low near 69 overnight. The Nationals wrap up a four-game homestand against the Phillies this evening. The Washington Freedom, the region’s…

06/24/2026

Booked hotels, closed rivers, busy Metro trains, and delayed flights ahead. Here's what to expect in DC for the July 4th weekend.

Booked hotels, closed rivers, busy Metro trains, and delayed flights ahead.

06/24/2026

At the Rosewood, a ritzy hotel along the C&O Canal in Georgetown, a four-night stay in the Presidential Suite for up to eight guests will run you, cheekily, $250,000.
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06/24/2026

Some visitors to DC are ready to ball out for America’s 250th. Hotels are happy to oblige–including one that has a package for $250k. Here’s a sample of what’s being offered for July Fourth weekend.

For $250,000 you can book a Presidential Suite and ride a yacht

06/24/2026

Two of our writers debate whether they feel patriotic enough to party on America's 250th anniversary: is this the right time to be celebrating America?

Two of our writers debate whether they feel patriotic enough to party on America's 250th anniversary

06/24/2026

In a Friday night court filing, the DOJ confirmed what many people have feared: that the Kennedy Center is making no efforts to schedule performances, despite a court order barring the place from closing.

The Kennedy Center’s spiraling programming crisis, explained.

06/24/2026

BREAKING: US District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the Kennedy Center to explain to the court why the building’s facade is currently obscured by a tarp.

By the end of July, the public should have some answers.

06/24/2026

Cleveland Park, Chevy Chase, Great Falls and more–here are details on seven luxury home sales in the DC area.

06/24/2026

Alexis Wilkins, the 27-year-old aspiring country singer and MAGA WAG, has apparently secured a spot singing the national anthem at tonight’s Trump rally, which kicks off the Great American State Fair.

Alexis Wilkins, an aspiring country singer, will perform tonight on the National Mall.

06/24/2026

Good morning, in Wednesday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Reflecting Pool now a “giant duck death trap”?
- Wizards pick AJ Dybantsa
- JLG promises to “find ways to resist” Trump

Good morning. Sunny today without much humidity and a high around 82. A low near 62 overnight. The Mystics host the Minnesota Lynx tonight at CareFirst Arena. The Nationals host Philadelphia…