So full transparency: I live in Maryland, just on the border of DC & MD, but my life (work and play) are all in DC and I’m in the process moving into DC. Some of the top things I love about this city include:

• How every neighborhood has a similar, but different vibe. Idk how to explain it but I mainly hang out at the wharf (near where I work), Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle and Shaw neighborhoods and I love them for different reasons.

• There are so many different cuisines to try!

• The desire to support local businesses is strong.

• Communities are also really strong (i.e. the art community)

• The ability to participate in important, arguably historic protests or other types of moments is available to me at a leisure. For example, I’m able to pop over to the Supreme Court for a protest after work. This is something I really try not to take for granted.

• Cultural events! I am so, so grateful to be able to enjoy events by embassies, the Kennedy Center, the Museums, etc. — and any other smaller events that bring communities together.

• The recreation in this city is fantastic. Between what you can do on the Potomac to exploring Rock Creek Park or the arboretum to just hanging out on the National Mall on a nice summer day is perfection.

• The sports scene is great. I am a huge Capitals fan and the sports community is so welcoming. It’s not hard to bond over favorite teams.

That’s just my two cents 😊