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A man from Washington, D.C., is another $500,000 richer after cashing in a second winning lottery ticket for a DC Lottery drawing in just as many months.

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A resident in south Stafford was in for a surprise on Saturday afternoon. At 5:30 p.m., a Stafford County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a home on Phillips Street for an “uninvited guest” in a backyard. When the deputy arrived, she found that the homeowner had already captured […]

Washington, D.C. is more than the United States’ capital. It is a bustling city, full of everything big cities have: […]

WASHINGTON D.C. (Gray News) – A man in Washington D.C. was lucky enough to win the lottery not just once, but twice. According to the DC Lottery, Phillip H. claimed the second of his two winning Lucky for Life prizes from the August 12 drawing. He claimed his first...

Each year, a slew of annual surveys are released declaring that select neighborhoods are the healthiest and fittest in the country. The criteria for these varies by publication and brand, but plenty of people love scanning the reports to see where their neighborhood falls on the list. While these lists...

A Virginia woman who called her family to tell them she struck out at the casino had to call back to report winning a $50,000 prize from the Maryland Lottery.

New streateries are nearly complete in Adams Morgan, laying out a roadmap for D.C.'s future outdoor dining scene.Why it matters: The city's new streatery program, set to launch next year, will end a Wild West era in which D.C. loosely regulated the structures. Soon, businesses must follow parameters that aim to make them safer, more accessible and aesthetically aligned.Catch up quick: The District Department of Transportation funded a $750,000 pilot in Adams Morgan that launched in September along a restaurant- and bar-heavy stretch of 18th Street between Columbia and Kalorama roads.DDOT demolished existing streateries, installed New Jersey barriers and helped...

Tucked away in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, an extraordinary adventure awaits those brave enough to step into the unknown. Within the walls of this nondescript building, a thrilling escape room experience unfolds, challenging teams to push their limits and forge unbreakable bonds. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a newcomer seeking an unforgettable thrill, this immersive challenge promises to transport you to a world of intrigue, puzzles, and unexpected twists. Can your team rise to the occasion and uncover the secrets that lie within? The clock is ticking, and the only way out is to work together in ways you never imagined.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Capitol Battle of the Bands featured two of the DMV’s Historically Black colleges and universities, Bowie State and Howard University. They are just two of the HBCU bands that are helping high school kids figure out their future. The battle was the moment...