Anna Spiegel

The District was battling Election Day fatigue yesterday as boards came off fortified commercial buildings, Vice President Harris gave her concession speech at Howard and preparations for President-elect Trump's administration began.

🍼 An endangered (and adorable) black-footed ferret that was cloned gave birth to two healthy offspring at the National Zoo's Virginia campus, marking a conservation milestone that could help other threatened species. (Washington Post)

New markets, an indoor ice rink, light displays and more.

📱 Locals have reported receiving racist texts referencing slavery. In Virginia and Maryland — where texts were received by public school kids — people are advised to contact local authorities and school counselors. District residents should contact the attorney general's office. (NBC4)

The Chinese American restaurant and cocktail spot is coming early 2025.

D.C. police are investigating shattered windows at kosher restaurant Char Bar that occurred on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, which were Nazi attacks on Jewish people in 1938.

Bourbon Steak's Michael Mina has a lot going on as he readies to host the celebrity chef-packed DC Wine & Dine event Thursday and Friday.

💬 Mayor Bowser has asked to meet with President-elect Trump, though her office has not heard back yet, she told reporters yesterday. Bowser added the two could have areas of understanding, such as, "How we can make sure that federal workforce is back to work" in the office.

Newly reelected D.C. Council member Trayon White's bribery trial is set for January 2026. White — who pleaded not guilty — asked the council to respect the wish of the voters and allow for a third term.

How to watch and where to party on Saturday.