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DC Hasn't Been This Dry In Nearly 25 Years As Residents Are Asked To Cut Back Amid Drought
The DC region is on pace for its driest year in nearly 25 years, according to the National Weather Service, as worsening conditions along the Potomac River have triggered a Drought Watch affecting customers across Maryland and Virginia.
So far in 2026, just 16.65 inches of precipitation have been reported in Washington, compared to 23.31 inches at the same point in 2002, the last year conditions were this dry, according to DC Water.
The Drought Watch issued on Wednesday, June 3, was prompted by dry conditions, above-average temperatures, and below-normal water levels in the Potomac River, w…
Rosie O'Donnell Says Facelift Came From Intense Internal Debate, Desire To 'Feel And Choose'
Rosie O’Donnell is opening up about a decision she once thought she would never make: getting a facelift.
In a personal Substack essay posted Monday, May 25, the 64-year-old comedian and former talk show host said she had long viewed facelifts as a betrayal of feminism, aging, and “our team of women worldwide.”
But after losing 50 pounds, O’Donnell said her feelings began to change.
“It wasn’t wrinkles — it was gravity,” she wrote, adding, "I’d look in the mirror and think - this isn’t aging, this is melting with intention...There’s a point where acceptance starts to …
Fun Is Getting Harder For Many Americans To Find, Survey Reveals
A new survey suggests plenty of Americans could use a little more room for joy.
Talker Research released the survey on Tuesday, May 12, after polling 5,000 US adults, 100 in each state, about whether they are having enough fun.
The answer, for many, was no.
The survey, commissioned by Dave & Buster's and conducted by Talker Research, found that 48 percent of Americans said their overall lives currently lack fun.
Another 12 percent said they could not remember the last time they had a full free day to have fun.
Half of the respondents said they wish they could do something fun and soc…
Soaring Costs Changing Summer Travel: Here's Percentage Of Those In VA Still Planning Vacations
Summer may still bring a getaway, but for many Americans, it will look different this year.
A survey released Monday, May 11, found that 37 percent of Americans do not plan to travel this summer, according to Talker Research.
The survey of 5,000 Americans was commissioned by Current, and conducted by Talker Research. It was split evenly by state and generation.
Cost is the biggest reason many people are staying home. Among those not traveling, 52 percent said they cannot afford a trip, 25 percent said they are saving money, and 22 percent said they are paying off debt.
Another 21 percent …
This Fairfax Spot Serves Up Best French Fries In VA: New Rankings
A fresh food debate is ready to hit the fryer.
The state-by-state list, published by Tasting Table, focuses on restaurants serving standout French fries across the US.
Tasting Table said it relied heavily on local opinion from forums such as Reddit and review platforms, including Yelp and Tripadvisor. The site said it considered both plain and loaded fries, but looked for praise of the fries themselves, not just the toppings.
For Daily Voice readers, the list includes standouts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
Here are the French f…
