Spring on stage
Music, culture and local sports, collected for this edition.
Published April 15, 2026 · Coverage period: April 1–15, 2026
DMV sports highlights
| Game date | Result / highlight | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | Nationals 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 13 | League matchup |
| April 12, 2026 | Washington Capitals 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 0 | Established rivalry |
| April 12, 2026 | Washington Wizards 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 130 | League matchup |
| April 11, 2026 | DC Defenders 45, Houston Gamblers 7 | League matchup |
| April 4, 2026 | Loudoun United 2, Birmingham Legion 2 | League matchup |
| April 3, 2026 | Fredericksburg Nationals 5, Augusta GreenJackets 3 | League matchup |
| April 7, 2026 | Chesapeake Baysox 4, Erie SeaWolves 1 | League matchup |
| April 11, 2026 | Old Glory DC 21, New England Free Jacks 19 | Repeated competitive matchup |
| April 1, 2026 | Loudoun United 0, Richmond Kickers 1 | Regional rivalry |
Natalia Lafourcade, up close
Two Cancionera dates put the song itself at the center.
April 14–15, 2026 · Music Center at Strathmore · North BethesdaRead story ↗Culture / EDITION 01Spring takes the avenue
The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade gave April a public stage.
April 11, 2026 · Constitution Avenue · Washington, DCRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01Nationals notebook: Nationals 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 13
April 1–15, 2026: 5 wins, 8 losses in completed games.
April 3, 2026 · Nationals ParkRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01A rivalry, a shut door
Washington Capitals 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 0
April 12, 2026 · Capital One Arena · Washington, DCRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01The curtain falls in Cleveland
Washington Wizards 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 130
April 12, 2026 · Rocket Arena · ClevelandRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01Spring football turns up the volume
DC Defenders 45, Houston Gamblers 7
April 11, 2026 · Audi Field · Washington, DCRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01Twice behind, twice back
Loudoun United 2, Birmingham Legion 2
April 4, 2026 · Segra Field · LeesburgRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01Opening night belongs to Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Nationals 5, Augusta GreenJackets 3
April 3, 2026 · Fredericksburg · VirginiaRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01Two hits, one winning opener
Chesapeake Baysox 4, Erie SeaWolves 1
April 7, 2026 · Prince George’s Stadium · BowieRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01Two points and no room to breathe
Old Glory DC 21, New England Free Jacks 19
April 11, 2026 · Veterans Memorial Stadium · Quincy, MassachusettsRead story ↗Sports / EDITION 01The Commonwealth clash waits until the end
Loudoun United 0, Richmond Kickers 1
April 1, 2026 · Richmond · VirginiaRead story ↗Entertainment / EDITION 01From the Warner Theatre to your watchlist
Sheng Wang’s Purple gives April’s streaming slate a documented Washington connection.
April 7, 2026 · Warner Theatre · Washington, DC / Netflix releaseRead story ↗Entertainment / EDITION 01Dan Levy’s spring detour into crime comedy
Big Mistakes puts an intentionally ill-equipped pair at the center of a crime story.
April 9, 2026 · Netflix · StreamingRead story ↗