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Member Highlights
The Princeton Review released its 2026 Guide to Green Colleges, highlighting 388 institutions recognized for their commitment to environmental sustainability. American University secured the #2 spot for its exceptional sustainability achievements, including reaching carbon neutrality in 2018, and implementing its ambitious Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030.
AU Offers Free Learning Day for Furloughed Federal Workers
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, AU’s School of Public Affairs hosted a free “Classes Without Quizzes” event for furloughed federal employees, offering a day of professional learning and networking. More than 500 participants attended sessions on leadership, cybersecurity, resilience and career development.
DC Man Provides $4K in Meals for Federal Workers During Shutdown
During the third day of the government shutdown, Chance Albury, founder of Do Something Different DC, covered $4,000 of meals for federal workers and contractors struggling financially. Partnering with local restaurants and members, such as RASA and more, Albury aimed to bring the community together and support those affected.
Tudor Place Earns National Recognitions as It Launches into the Fall Season
Tudor Place earned two major national honors this year: a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid, recognizing the landmark’s excellence in financial health, accountability and openness.
Organized by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, DC Cocktail Week (Dec. 1-7) invites local bars and restaurants to showcase their creativity and attract new patrons through a week-long celebration of the city’s vibrant cocktail culture.
200 Books Donated to DC Non-profit
AU’s Zero Waste Office recently donated over 200 books to DC Books to Prisons, a nonprofit that distributes educational materials to incarcerated individuals in 600 prisons across 34 states. The donation, sourced from retired AU professors, the Kay Spiritual Life Center and Bender Library, reflects the university’s commitment to both sustainability and social justice.
Rorschach Pops Up in Akridge's SW Development with Spooky Season Special
Rorschach Theatre has brought its latest immersive production, So Late Into the Night, to a 5,000-square-foot retail space in Colette, part of The Stacks development in southwest DC. This marks Rorschach’s first southwest DC project since 2001 and its debut collaboration with developer Akridge.
Food Justice East of the Anacostia River
The Fresh Food Factory brings healthy, local, culturally relevant food to DC’s Wards 7 and 8, and owner Amanda Stephenson highlights its community impact in an award-winning video created by local high school students Morgan and Sukey.
2fifty Texas BBQ
Co-owner Debby Portillo González was recently selected for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Foundation Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, continuing her family’s multi-generational legacy of women-led restaurants while bringing her Salvadoran heritage to the restaurant’s award-winning menu.
The Newest Additions to The MICHELIN Guide Washington, DC: October 2025
Eight restaurants in Washington, DC were newly added as “recommended” by the Michelin Guide this fall, ahead of the official star/Bib Gourmand announcements. DDC member Fish Shop was recognized among the prestigious new additions to the MICHELIN Guide.
The District Department of Transportation’s Strategic Bike Plan outlines a five-year strategy to expand and connect DC’s bikeway network through protected lanes, safer infrastructure and equitable access. It supports the city’s broader goals of sustainability, mobility and community.
Cast Your Vote for DowntownDC Holiday Market
The DowntownDC Holiday Market has been nominated for Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Christmas Market! Submit your daily vote until Tuesday, Nov. 18, and help showcase the ways Downtown DC celebrates the holidays in style.
Are you currently hiring? Interested in discovering who else is hiring within the industry? Increase your visibility by featuring your job openings on DDC’s Job Board. Submit the following details to [email protected]:
- Company name
- Job title
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Accommodations
AdRail
High quality, patented film applied to escalator handrails that connects brands with their core audience, improving awareness and safety.
Cloud of Goods
Reliable equipment rental solutions for infant, recreational and mobility gear to enhance meetings and events in DC.
Supply House
Historic Navy Yard building recently converted into an event venue, perfect for guests 100 to 1,200.
Restaurants
Raising Cane’s - Chinatown
Home to the most crave-able chicken-finger meals. Located across from Capital One Arena in Chinatown.
See & Do
Blossom Daily
A unique experience. Enjoy delicious drinks, snacks and light fare—prepared and served by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
City Brew Tours DC
All-inclusive brewery tours for corporate groups – unique off-site team building with guided tastings, food pairings and round-trip transport.
Deanwood Heights Main Street
One of the oldest and largest community development corporations in DC.
Ebenezer’s Coffee House
Casual, church-owned coffeehouse featuring fair-trade coffee and tea, plus live music on some evenings.
Kreeger Museum
DC art museum focused on impressionism, early modernism and contemporary sculpture.
Transportation
A Deluxe Transportation
Do you need a local limousine or car service in DC, Virginia or Maryland? Our expert chauffeurs can help.
NEXTDC (American Experience Foundation)
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Careers
DDC Careers
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Destination DC's Job Board
Are you currently hiring? Interested in discovering who else is hiring within the industry? Increase your visibility by featuring your job openings on Destination DC’s Job Board. Submit the following details to [email protected]:
- Company name
- Job title
- Job description
- Link to job posting
Connect with top candidates and grow your team. Submit your listing today!
Positions will be posted for 30 days. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Additionally, visit the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's foodjobsdc.com for more hospitality jobs.
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