Well-Paid Maids isn’t just a living-wage cleaning company — it’s a smart choice for pet owners.

When we say living wage, that means our cleaners earn at least $24 an hour, and we offer benefits, like insurance, 24 days of paid time off and more. Because we take care of our employees, they take care of you — and even your pets!


Nervous to tackle home improvement projects? Whether it’s everyday DIY repairs or a full renovation with a professional team, gain the skills and confidence you need with HardHat Diplomat’s six-session workshop series. These hands-on classes will teach you everything from diagnosing problems to executing a successful remodel.

Learn how to diagnose problems, conduct basic repairs, and confidently manage kitchen, bath, or whole home remodels.


Mozart’s Don Giovanni thrillingly explores the passions and perils of love, morality, and the inevitable fallout of reckless choices, all centered on the daring exploits of Don Giovanni. His seductive adventures ignite intense encounters and fierce conflicts with unforgettable characters like Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, and Zerlina. The electrifying drama pulls audiences into a world of intrigue, where every action has thrilling consequences. Join us at the Embassy of Austria, September 13th at 7:30 pm for what will be an exhilarating night of opera!

Maestro Julien Benichou, Conductor


• It’s La Rentrée! we invite you to a unique evening in the lush gardens of the French Embassy.

• The French Touch: come spend your Friday evening in the French Embassy’s expansive and beautiful outdoor space to mix and mingle with francophiles, French VIPs, diplomats, professionals and business people.


Mozart’s Don Giovanni thrillingly explores the passions and perils of love, morality, and the inevitable fallout of reckless choices, all centered on the daring exploits of Don Giovanni. His seductive adventures ignite intense encounters and fierce conflicts with unforgettable characters like Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, and Zerlina. The electrifying drama pulls audiences into a world of intrigue, where every action has thrilling consequences. Join us at the Embassy of Austria, September 13th at 7:30 pm for what will be an exhilarating night of opera!

Maestro Julien Benichou, Conductor


Labor Day marked the unofficial end of summer. Now, it’s time to lean into the back-to-school season.

For parents, that means getting the kids stocked up on supplies and settled back into a routine. Even if you aren’t attending back-to-school nights, there’s still a sense of freshness in the air. It’s a time to get organized and refocus until the holidays.


The Potomac Roasting Company is stocked with excellent coffee to meet almost any palate. We offer a growing selection of coffees, monthly subscriptions, and free shipping for orders over $35.

We are a local micro-roaster that precision roasts high-quality beans sourced from small farms in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Most of the coffee we source is grown and produced by women.


Heads up: Well-Paid Maids will be OOO this coming Monday. Labor Day is one of four paid holidays we give our employees. They also get an additional 20 PTO days each year.

Labor Day feels particularly important to us. Taking the day for a little R&R allows us to reflect on our employees’ hard work over the past year and show them some extra appreciation.


Mozart’s Don Giovanni thrillingly explores the passions and perils of love, morality, and the inevitable fallout of reckless choices, all centered on the daring exploits of Don Giovanni. His seductive adventures ignite intense encounters and fierce conflicts with unforgettable characters like Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, and Zerlina. The electrifying drama pulls audiences into a world of intrigue, where every action has thrilling consequences. Join us at the Embassy of Austria, September 13th at 7:30 pm for what will be an exhilarating night of opera!

Featuring: Kevin Short, Matthew Burns, Alexandra Razskazoff, Heidi Middendorf, Maggie Polglaze, Henrique Carvalho, Michael Butler, and Kevin Thompson


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