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Ovechkin isn’t the only DMV hockey great! This Virginian holds the record as the world’s oldest woman to play ice hockey. She just retired last month.

These local sport classes are great ways to stay active this spring. 🏃‍♀️

Some ideas for a day trip to the Eastern Shore—perfect for the long weekend.

Friday’s Washingtonian Today is here with the latest DC updates: the museum shooting suspect confesses, Trump thinks autism is “artificially induced,” and an area golf course is in the news. More here:

In his new show Secret Service, Gordon Ramsay spies on struggling restaurants—including Parthenon in Chevy Chase. But how do his own DC restaurants hold up? See what health inspectors found at Hell's Kitchen, Street Pizza, and Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips.

Fun ideas for Memorial Day weekend: 🍓 Pick strawberries ⛱️ Hang at a hotel pool 🦛 Visit a pygmy hippo And more…

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Washington Performing Arts will skip The Kennedy Center for performances in its upcoming season. Instead, it will present Yo-Yo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Midori at other venues like the Music Center at Strathmore and Lisner Auditorium.

Good morning, on Friday’s Washingtonian Today: - The museum shooting suspect confesses - Trump thinks autism is “artificially induced” - Area golf course is in the news

4 DC-area open houses to check out this weekend: 🏠 A townhouse in Georgetown 🏠 A rowhouse in Alexandria 🏠 A Colonial in Bethesda 🏠 An estate in Great Falls

Toh Roong chef Kitima Boonmala will continue to showcase her fiery cooking and noodle dishes at modern Thai restaurant, Bird Song, which opens today in Chevy Chase.

During a Pentagon press conference on Wednesday, officials said that the Army will be accountable for any DC road repairs that could come out of June 14’s military parade, which will feature a host of heavy vehicles traveling down Constitution Avenue.

Michelin-starred Colombian restaurant, El Cielo, is debuting a more affordable à la carte concept. El Bistró, housed in its front dining room, features many of the same dishes—sorry, but you can only wash your hands in chocolate with the tasting menu.

OUT NOW: Our June issue is on newsstands and in your mailboxes! 📬 On the cover: 50 Years of Pride. How a movement continues to change DC—and America. 🏳️‍🌈 Subscribe so you never miss an issue: washingtonian.com/subscribe

MSNBC Host Jonathan Capehart’s varied career has taken unexpected twists. We spoke with him about his candid new memoir, “Here I Am.” Read the full conversation here:

Thursday’s Washingtonian Today is here with the latest on the DC museum shooting.

DC woman arrested for allegedly spitting on Ed Martin. "That was me that spit in your face today," Emily Gabriella Sommer reportedly posted multiple times on X.

Parthenon regulars got quite an eyeful at the watch party for Gordon Ramsay’s new show, Secret Service, which picked the DC spot as its first subject. The owners didn’t realize who the celeb host would be—or that he’d secretly examine the food-prep areas.

Just in: Washington Performing Arts will not use The Kennedy Center for performances in its upcoming season. Instead the major DC performing arts org will use venues like the Music Center at Strathmore and Lisner Auditorium.

New interim US Attorney for DC, Jeanine Pirro, made a video to complain about the “water club” at the prosecutor’s office—in which employees pay $7 a month for bottled water—and compared her office unfavorably to countries that got aid from the US.

Fun things to do this week: ⤵️

In Thursday morning’s Washingtonian Today, we have the latest on the DC museum shooting.

Concerts, parades, wreath-laying, and other commemorations for Memorial Day in DC this year:

Here’s the latest on the June 14 Trump military parade happening in DC.

Café Fiorello, New York’s Italian-American restaurant known for its chicken parm, handmade pastas, and antipasti bar, opens its second-ever location today in DC.

Lucky Danger's first full-service restaurant opens today in Penn Quarter with a whole new menu plus a mahjong and whiskey bar.

Sushi Gaku opens today in Georgetown—Chef Yoshi Ota will offer different styles of sushi, grilled fish, and an omakase option.

On Monday, May 26, the 20th Annual National Memorial Day parade will march down Constitution Avenue in DC, to honor the men and women who have fought and died while serving in the US military. More details here:

Wednesday’s Washingtonian Today newsletter is here: ➡️ Elon Musk is still just about to leave town ➡️ DC’s population ballooned last year ➡️ Gordon Ramsay will zhuzh up a local restaurant tonight Come back tomorrow to see more.

Will Elon Musk Ever Leave DC? A brief history of the billionaire being just about to get out of town here:

The Virginia theme park Kings Dominion has unveiled a major new attraction: Rapterra, a roller coaster that looks like a wild ride. 🎢 Here are four things to know before you take the plunge:

US Representative Gerry Connolly, who represented Fairfax County in Congress since 2009, died Wednesday. He was 75.

Good morning, on Wednesday’s Washingtonian Today: - Elon Musk is still just about to leave town - DC’s population ballooned last year - Gordon Ramsay will zhuzh up a local restaurant tonight

Jazz in the Garden is back for the summer in DC, beginning this week! Details here:

Celebrity chef, Marcus Samuelsson, is back in the DC area—this time, with three planned restaurant concepts at the Morrow Hotel in NoMa. The first to open is Sly, a rooftop bar boasting 360-degree views of the city’s skyline.

Grab a FREE hat just in time for baseball season! ⚾️ Limited time deal—subscribe to a year of Washingtonian for $9.

Heading to Nats Park tonight? 🥨🍿 Look for $5 hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, nachos, and fountain sodas—all available on Tuesdays only. Also, find 12-ounce cans of Budweiser, Bud Light, and Michelob Ultra for $6 from the time the gates open to first pitch.

It’s time for Tuesday’s Washingtonian Today. Discover the latest: Kennedy Center prez calls for federal investigation of Kennedy Center, Caps player pepper-sprayed in Arlington, and Trump decries online harassment. Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more.

DC Panda Cam update: the Smithsonian pandas are feeling flirty! 🐼🔈 See here as Bao Li and Qing Bao interact via shared “howdy windows.” A summer romance is brewing! More here: bit.ly/3SM6QKc 🎥: Video courtesy Smithsonian National Zoo.

New Asian food hall, Pop-Up District, is now open in Eden Center. The limited lineup includes Vietnamese, Korean, and Thai food, plus a coffee shop and bakery. Expect a Japanese-inspired bar, rotating retail pop-ups, DJ nights, and more coming in June.

What’s being billed as the “longest LGBTQ+ mural in history,” at over half a mile, is currently being installed in DC on 15th Street NW, between O and V streets—which, not coincidentally, happens to be where the WorldPride Parade will kick off on June 7.

What’s the deal with “Republican makeup”? We asked a DC makeup artist to explain.

Good morning, on Tuesday’s Washingtonian Today: - Kennedy Center prez calls for federal investigation of Kennedy Center - Caps player pepper-sprayed in Arlington - Trump decries online harassment

In case you’re looking for some new restaurants to add to the dinner rotation.

Happy Monday, DC! Check out these fun things to do this week: 🎷 Jazz in the Garden 🥡 Spring Night Market 🇺🇸 National Memorial Day Parade And more…

Our city’s young singles are in pursuit of summer romance. And, according to the Smithsonian National Zoo, the pandas are feeling it, too. But are they truly ready to enter the DC dating scene?

Prepare for a jammin’ summer, DC—major artists including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Jessie Murph are coming to town to heat the city up with their latest music. 🎤🎶

Nominations are now open for Washingtonian’s “Most Powerful Women”—the leaders in the DC area on both the local and national stage who are shaping various fields, from the arts to medicine to the economy. Here’s how to nominate someone for the 2025 list:

Monday’s Washingtonian Today is here with the latest DC updates: The pandas are flirting, Trump demands investigation into Springsteen, and we found the best bar snack in Clarendon. Don’t miss it: ⤵️