Molly Parks

Jan 15, 2025 | washingtonian.com | Molly Parks

News hit earlier this week that Compass Coffee co-founder Harrison Suarez filed a lawsuit Monday against his former business partner, friend, and fellow Marine Michael Haft. In the complaint filed in federal court, Suarez names Michael Haft, his father, Robert Haft, and Compass Coffee LLC and alleges five counts, including RICO violations, fraud, and breach of contract by various combinations of the parties.

Jan 13, 2025 | washingtonian.com | Molly Parks

As Washington, DC, prepares for President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the capital is in store for many road closures and traffic disruptions. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office announced an extensive list of the closures in the downtown and Cathedral Heights areas this weekend in a press release Monday.

Jan 10, 2025 | washingtonian.com | Molly Parks

Washingtonian bookworms seeking fairytale endings to their own love stories may find their answer in the halls where they’ve read about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. On July 12 this year, Arlington Public Library will be hosting one happy couple for a free wedding at its Central Library location. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 24. Julia Berg, Arlington Public Library’s programs and partnerships manager, says she has wanted to host a wedding in the library for years.

Jan 8, 2025 | washingtonian.com | Molly Parks

DC’s snowy sidewalks and chilly winds proved to be no match against former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy, as mourners travelled across neighborhoods, states, and even oceans to wait in outdoor lines to honor the statesman’s life. Lining the guardrails on first street behind the US Capitol building, grandsons of peanut farmers, baptist congregants, and former federal workers braved the elements to say a final thank you and goodbye.

Jan 8, 2025 | washingtonian.com | Molly Parks |Evy Mages

Thousands of Washingtonians and visitors from across America are expected to walk through the Capitol Building this week to pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter as he lies in state in the rotunda. Carter’s body arrived in DC on Tuesday morning and will remain lying in state with an honor guard until Thursday morning.