Cover photo-illustration by C.J. Burton. FEATURES Here We Go Again Photograph by Gordon Lau. Four years after the end of a first term marked by furor, folly, and a failed insurrection, Donald Trump is returning to the White House. What will that mean for DC? By Washingtonian Staff.   The Way Through Photograph by Evy Mages . Facing a rare and incurable brain disease, Virginia’s Jennifer Wexton is leaving Congress on her terms. By Andrew Zaleski.   Washingtonians of the Year Photographs by Magdalena Papaioannou. By Susan Baer, Andrew Beaujon, Kate Corliss, Jessica Ruf, Molly Szymanski, and Briana Thomas. By Washingtonian Staff. CAPITAL COMMENT Photograph by Sven Piper/Getty Images. A Wheel Dilemma: Elon Musk is vexing local Tesla owners. By Kate Corliss and Molly Szymanski. Big Bucks for Prez Packages: Over-the-top inauguration packages. By Amy Moeller. Veggies and Voting: The surprising group behind the DC ranked-choice initiative. By Ike Allen. Party Politics: A new biography of DC’s “hostess with the mostest”. By Tatyana Masters. Serving Notice: Attention, VIPs: Don’t cross this brash restaurateur. By Jessica Sidman.   THINGS TO DO Photograph by AUGUSTIN JSM. Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.   IQ Photograph by Magdalena Papaioannou. Vocal Advocate: Whether grappling with disaster or commissioning bold new work, Washington National Opera’s Francesca Zambello is center stage. By Sylvie McNamara. Building Diversity: Inside the effort to document the history of Black architects in DC. By Briana Thomas.   LIFE, TRAVEL & HEALTH Photograph by Win McNamee/Getty Images. Coat Check: A look at some of the most memorable outfits in inauguration history. By Amy Moeller. Family Affairs: A different kind of summer camp is a nostalgic vacation designed for everyone in your brood. By Amy Moeller.   TASTE Photograph by Birch Thomas. Copy and Taste: Two star chefs have both opened replicas of their hit restaurants in DC. Should you clamor for a table? By Ann Limpert. Bread Winners: The results of our 47th annual poll. By Nevin Martell. Coming Soon: A Sinaloan seafood restaurant in Takoma Park breaks all the sushi-purist rules. By Jessica Sidman. Meatless Marvels: Joining the “Veganuary” movement this month? Here’s where to dine. By Nevin Martell. Farm to Tablecloth: Meet the Inn at Little Washington’s fancy farmer-in-residence. By Madeline Weinfield. Snack Attack: A hidden gem serving Venezuelan treats. By Ike Allen.   HOME Photograph by Nick Johnson. The Year of Slow Design: What’s hot in 2025? Area designers share the latest trends–and anti-trends. By Eric Wills. Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.   FIRST PERSON Photograph by Evy Mages . Architect Simon Jacobsen on honoring–and continuing–father Hugh Newell Jacobsen’s legacy. By Eric Wills. FEATURES Here We Go Again Photograph by Gordon Lau. Four years after the end of a first term marked by furor, folly, and a failed insurrection, Donald Trump is returning to the White House. What will that mean for DC? By Washingtonian Staff.   The Way Through Photograph by Evy Mages . Facing a rare and incurable brain disease, Virginia’s Jennifer Wexton is leaving Congress on her terms. By Andrew Zaleski.   Washingtonians of the Year Photographs by Magdalena Papaioannou. By Susan Baer, Andrew Beaujon, Kate Corliss, Jessica Ruf, Molly Szymanski, and Briana Thomas. By Washingtonian Staff.   CAPITAL COMMENT Photograph by Sven Piper/Getty Images. A Wheel Dilemma: Elon Musk is vexing local Tesla owners. By Kate Corliss and Molly Szymanski. Big Bucks for Prez Packages: Over-the-top inauguration packages. By Amy Moeller. Veggies and Voting: The surprising group behind the DC ranked-choice initiative. By Ike Allen. Party Politics: A new biography of DC’s “hostess with the mostest”. By Tatyana Masters. Serving Notice: Attention, VIPs: Don’t cross this brash restaurateur. By Jessica Sidman.   THINGS TO DO Photograph by AUGUSTIN JSM. Our ten picks for the month in culture. By Pat Padua.   IQ Photograph by Magdalena Papaioannou. Vocal Advocate: Whether grappling with disaster or commissioning bold new work, Washington National Opera’s Francesca Zambello is center stage. By Sylvie McNamara. Building Diversity: Inside the effort to document the history of Black architects in DC. By Briana Thomas.   LIFE, TRAVEL & HEALTH Photograph by Win McNamee/Getty Images. Coat Check: A look at some of the most memorable outfits in inauguration history. By Amy Moeller. Family Affairs: A different kind of summer camp is a nostalgic vacation designed for everyone in your brood. By Amy Moeller.   TASTE Photograph by Birch Thomas. Copy and Taste: Two star chefs have both opened replicas of their hit restaurants in DC. Should you clamor for a table? By Ann Limpert. Bread Winners: The results of our 47th annual poll. By Nevin Martell. Coming Soon: A Sinaloan seafood restaurant in Takoma Park breaks all the sushi-purist rules. By Jessica Sidman. Meatless Marvels: Joining the “Veganuary” movement this month? Here’s where to dine. By Nevin Martell. Farm to Tablecloth: Meet the Inn at Little Washington’s fancy farmer-in-residence. By Madeline Weinfield. Snack Attack: A hidden gem serving Venezuelan treats. By Ike Allen.   HOME Photograph by Nick Johnson. The Year of Slow Design: What’s hot in 2025? Area designers share the latest trends–and anti-trends. By Eric Wills. Off The Market: Some of the region’s recent high-end residential transactions. By Washingtonian Staff.   FIRST PERSON Photograph by Evy Mages . Architect Simon Jacobsen on honoring–and continuing–father Hugh Newell Jacobsen’s legacy. By Eric Wills. The post January Issue: He’s Back first appeared on Washingtonian.