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Active on Facebook, Instagram, Audience Network, Threads. Neighborhood Tables is sponsored by Washington Gas. When the community needed them most, this Maryland restaurant stepped up and became a DMV destination—and a crowd favorite! Welcome to Pennyroyal Station in Mount Rainier, MD. It’s stop number three in WTOP’s “Neighborhood Tables” series, and one visit into the brightly-lit, floral dining room will show you why. Opened in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Pennyroyal Station co-owners Garrick Lumsden and Jesse Miller say their restaurant was able to survive through the generosity and enthusiasm from the community. Interestingly, the corridor between DC and Hyattsville where this restaurant has resided for the past six years used to be a food desert. It wasn’t until Pennyroyal Station moved in that the families, artists, and other locals who live in the area had a regular place to dine. Not only has Pennyroyal filled a community void—they’ve also captured the hearts of their regulars and become known for their out-of-the-box menu that changes about four times a year. Pull up a chair to this neighborhood table—and see what makes it so special! Neighborhood Tables is fueled by Washington Gas. Affordable, reliable energy keeps the DMV’s restaurants cooking. See how you can get even more out of your gas utility at HerefortheDMV.com (🎥: WTOP/Matt Kaufax)

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Active on Facebook, Instagram, Audience Network, Threads. Neighborhood Tables is sponsored by Washington Gas. For more than six decades, this Southeast DC restaurant and pub has been a District institution, known for its good music and inclusive vibes. Stop #2 in WTOP’s “Neighborhood Tables” series is the one and only Mr. Henry’s! Did you know the family that owns this bar won it in a poker game? Or that famous jazz musician (and DC native) Roberta Flack was “discovered” here? At Mr. Henry’s, everyone is welcome. So pull up a char, a stool, or whatever you can find, and stay a while. You might just learn some incredible DC history while you’re living it up in this Victorian pub. Neighborhood Tables is fueled by Washington Gas. Affordable, reliable energy keeps the DMV’s restaurants cookin. See how you can get even more out of your gas utility at HerefortheDMV.com. (🎥: WTOP/‪ @mkaufax )

Active on Facebook, Instagram, Audience Network, Threads. Thinking about solar panels but concerned you'll end up paying both a utility bill and a solar bill? In this episode of Powered Up, WTOP's Jimmy Alexander talks with Wyatt Everhart of Solar Energy World about one of the most common misconceptions surrounding residential solar energy. They discuss how solar power works with utility service, why homeowners are not "double billed" for the same electricity and what to consider before installing a solar energy system. Watch as they separate fact from fiction and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about solar panels, energy costs and potential savings.

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Active on Facebook, Instagram, Audience Network, Threads. Neighborhood Tables is sponsored by Washington Gas. Now located in Northeast DC's Little Rome, this DC brewery has carved out a name for itself as neighborhood staple. Welcome to Right Proper Brewing Company, stop #1 in WTOP's "Neighborhood Tables" series spotlighting restaurants across the Capital Region, with help from WTOP's Matt Kaufax TV . For the past 13 years, co-founders/owners Thor and Leah Cheston (who also happen to be a married couple) have leaned into their identity as a neighborhood brand. Today, Right Proper has signature brews that are sold all over the District, and are known for their American-inspired scratch kitchen featuring a menu that tends towards southern comfort. Just one lap around the bar area, and it's easy to see why Right Proper is a fixture in the DMV community! Neighborhood Tables is fueled by Washington Gas. Affordable, reliable energy keeps the DMV’s restaurants cookin. See how you can get even more out of your gas utility at HerefortheDMV.com

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Active on Facebook, Instagram, Audience Network, Threads. At The Lab School of Washington, Kim Wargo believes a learning difference doesn’t mean a child is broken — it means they need the right support to thrive. As head of school, Wargo brings both professional experience and a personal understanding of dyslexia to her work, helping ensure students are taught based on their individual strengths, needs and potential. Discover how her approach is helping students build confidence, embrace their differences and reach their full potential.