Jasper Johns at the Whitney
• December 8, 2021

    Thanks to Andy Warhol, Campbell’s soup and Brillo pads hold an honored place in art history. Two years younger, Jasper Johns got there first with Ballantine ale and Savarin coffee, pointing the way to Pop Art as he had […]

Air Get-Aways Go Awry for Thousands
• August 9, 2021

It’s the early weeks of August –- the “lazy dog days” of summer. In D.C., the House of Representatives is closed and the Senate will soon be out for August break. The streets […]

The Farnsworth, a ‘Must See’ and an Old Friend
• August 5, 2021

The elevator doors open and a bright sign in florescent-pink flowing neon script orders me to “Eat Flowers.” The sign, by Cig Harvey, is reminiscent of a sign on Joe’s […]

Easy Driver: Getting a DMV Date Just Got Easier 
• July 29, 2021

Signs that the Covid-19 pandemic emergency shutdowns and restrictions are ending in D.C. — despite perhaps new mask mandates and cautions about increasing cases of Covid-like variants — can be […]

Staycations: Summer in the City
• June 25, 2021

GOT PLANS? YOU DON’T HAVE TO LEAVE WASHINGTON TO ENJOY A CHANGE OF SCENE. Just open your eyes, strap on that fanny pack, charge up the phone and go full-on […]

Local Couple Travels the World as Digital Nomads
• June 20, 2021

America has always been a nation on the move. Recently, however, the idea of working remotely while traveling far and wide – the Digital Nomad lifestyle – seems to have […]

The Cherry Blossoms, Mostly at a Distance
• March 4, 2021

We can all breathe a sigh of relief that the National Cherry Blossom Festival will return this spring, running from Saturday, March 20, through Sunday, April 11.

Where to Ski Around D.C.
• February 18, 2021

If there’s one activity that’s relatively safe these days, it’s skiing. The singular sport allows for social distancing. Here are some nearby resorts to head for.

Flying During COVID? Millions Take the Risk
• December 31, 2020

After debating whether to go for months, our reporter decided to join the millions of Americans who flew during the holidays this year, despite the pandemic.

Get Away This Fall to Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
• November 19, 2020

Located on 342 acres on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the resort offers a world-class getaway just a short drive away from the Washington D.C. metro area.