A Michelin‑awarded chef will open Brisa in Buzzard Point this summer. The coastal‑Latin spot pairs seafood‑forward plates with a 15‑seat street‑food counter.

Top cyber officials told senators an Election Security Group has not yet been reconvened for the 2026 midterms, prompting bipartisan concern about coordination against foreign meddling.

Porsche Arlington filed plans for a 67,000-square-foot dealership at the former Rosenthal Chevrolet site and will rebrand as Porsche Alexandria.

Owners near Dupont Circle say the Connecticut Avenue deckover has slashed customers and revenue; the BID is asking the D.C. Council for $2M in rent relief.

Gunfire in a Truxton Circle courtyard injured two men and a 5-year-old; police are searching for two people who fled the scene.

The Commerce Department told U.S. chip‑tool makers to pause some shipments to Hua Hong, a move that could slow the company’s push toward 7nm chips and hit vendor sales.

Nissan is recalling nearly 48,000 2009–2010 Cubes after regulators found the driver's air‑bag inflator can detach during deployment. Dealers will inspect and replace affected inflators free; owner letters go out in late May.

The 34th Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle returns to Pennsylvania Avenue June 27–28 with pitmasters, 100+ samples, live music and DC250 programming.

Da Hong Pao will close its Logan Circle location on May 3, ending nearly a decade of dim‑sum service on 14th Street.

SaVanna Wanzer, a founder of D.C. Trans Pride and longtime community volunteer, has died. Local and national groups are paying tribute.

Trump endorsed a viral suggestion to rename ICE 'NICE,' reigniting debate over whether the White House can rebrand a federal agency without Congress.

At a Los Mochis plant ceremony, the U.S. ambassador warned Washington could escalate anti‑corruption measures against Mexican officials, a move that could reshape trade and investment.

Monte Coleman, a three‑time Super Bowl winner with Washington and former UAPB head coach, has died at 68. The university announced his passing Sunday.