Daniella Byck

Washington, D.C., United States

Lifestyle Editor at Washingtonian

lifestyle editor @washingtonian. member @washguild. [email protected]. she/her. pronounced bike.

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Articles

National Park Service Celebrates Pride by Closing Dupont Circle Park, Sally Quinn Has a New Novel, and Dave Thomas Circle Is History

4 days ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck |Andrew Beaujon

Good morning. Sunny with a high around 85 today. Clear overnight with a low around 62. This evening the Nationals begin a three-game homestand against the Cubs, and the Mystics will visit the Indiana Fever. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is available as a morning email newsletter. Sign up here. Steve Earle, “The Revolution Starts Now.” Earle’s report on the US at the midpoint of the George W.
This Comedic Play About Dating in DC Turns Mt. Pleasant Street Into a Stage

1 week ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck

Hundreds of years after Shakespeare wrote “All the world’s a stage,” his namesake DC institution, Folger Shakespeare Library, is taking the quote literally. The library is staging a romantic comedy, DC, I Love You: First Dates, with vignettes performed across Mt. Pleasant Street. Rather than watching from a seat, the audience moves from location to location for a production that is part live theater, part street tour.
25 Fun Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend Around the DC Area

2 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck

Looking for things to do during the long weekend? From waterfall hikes and drive-in movies to dog-friendly day trips, add these activities to your Memorial Day Weekend itinerary. Start Your Summer Bucket ListMemorial Day is the unofficial kick off of summer, making it an ideal start date for checking off your seasonal to-do list. Outdoor movie series are in full swing, showing classic films and new releases.
A New Book About Joe Biden Has Washington Chattering, the Library Wars Continue, and the Wizards Lost Out in the Draft

3 weeks ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck |Andrew Beaujon

Good morning. Rain all day with a high near 69. The rain, it will continue overnight, with a low around 63. The Nationals are at Atlanta again today. The Capitals took another tough loss to Carolina last night and are on the brink of elimination from the playoffs. Their next game is at home on Thursday. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is now available as a morning email newsletter. Sign up here.
Johnson Says Congress Will Fix DC’s Budget Eventually, Pete Hegseth Used Signal More Than We Thought, and Locals Won Pulitzers

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck |Andrew Beaujon

Good morning. Scattered showers with thunderstorms possible after 1 PM and a high around 76 today. A low around 57 overnight. The Washington Capitals begin round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs tonight; they’ll host Carolina. Here’s our guide to food and drink near the arena. Meanwhile, the Nationals will host Cleveland tonight, and D.C. United will host Charleston in a U.S. Open Cup match. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below.
Trump Marks 100 Very Weird Days in DC, Wharf Sold to Canadians, and We Round Up Capitals Watch Parties

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck |Andrew Beaujon

Good morning. Sunny and gusty with a high around 85. Isolated showers and thunderstorms possible overnight, with more gusts and a low around 67. The Nationals are at Philadelphia this evening. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. Do you know a local tech leader who should be part of our annual Tech Titans list? Nominations are now open. This roundup is now available as a morning email newsletter. Sign up here.
Kristi Noem Bag-Theft Mystery Endures, “Senate Twink” Plans Pigeon Sanctuary, and We’ve Got Tips for Doing Yoga in Museums

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck |Andrew Beaujon

Good morning. Partly sunny with a high near 80 today, and a low around 56 tonight. The Capitals won their first playoff game thanks to an overtime goal by Alex Ovechkin last night, and the Nationals host the Orioles this evening. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. This roundup is now available as a morning email newsletter. Sign up here.
Colorful Tulips Are Blooming in the DC Area. Here’s Where to See the Flowers.

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck

Cherry blossoms get much of the glory around Washington, but there are additional blooms to enjoy throughout the spring—including tulips. The cup-shaped flowers are popping up around the area, bringing bursts of color to gardens, lawns, and street corners. If you want to see a collection of tulips, there are a few locations around town that are hot spots for the flowers.
An Unusual DC Novel Turns Out to Have an Interesting Explanation

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck

Books, movies, and TV shows set in DC often get basic things wrong. (Remember Jack Ryan’s impossible bike commute to the Pentagon?) But we recently came across a novel that has a different issue: It’s bizarrely accurate. “The map on the giant screen in the center of the dashboard showed the route we’d be taking, following Tilden across Connecticut Avenue, where it merged into Reno Road and wound its way up to Nebraska Avenue,” reads one typical passage.
5 Fun Mini-Golf Spots in the DC Area

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Daniella Byck

Perch PuttSituated in the rooftop park at Capital One Center, this course is an open-air oasis. The course itself doesn’t feature many novelties, but in addition to the 18-hole circuit, the rooftop has food trucks and a tiki bar where you can sip boozy slushies. Price: $17 adults, under age six free.