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MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Rachel Gutter
Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes

Rachel Gutter (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Name: Rachel Gutter
Age: 36
Occupation: Chief product officer, International WELL Building Institute
Identify as: Seeking women, but keeping my heart open.
What are you looking for in a mate? Kindness, authenticity, warmth, humor and a perpetual commitment to becoming a better person.
Biggest turn-off: Leaving me waiting.
Biggest turn-on: Self-assurance coupled with humility and accompanied by a radiant smile.
Hobbies: Yoga every day. Also beachcombing, succulent farming, audiobooking, cocktail crafting, D-I-Y projects of all varieties, and lately, so much solidcore.
Describe your ideal first date: The lights come on, the music dies and we suddenly realize we are the last remaining people in the restaurant.
Pets, kids or neither? Yes to kids. Yes to puppies.
Would you date someone whose political views differ from yours? Like I said, I’m keeping my heart open.
Celebrity crush: What if I answer and jeopardize my chances?
One obscure fact about yourself: I was an extra aboard the muggle train in the second Harry Potter movie.
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PHOTOS: Shenandoah Valley Pride
LGBTQ celebration held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va.
The 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Festival was held at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg, Va. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
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Whitman-Walker Health held the 40th annual Walk and 5K to End HIV at Anacostia Park on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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PHOTOS: Wanda Alston Foundation Fall Reception
LGBTQ youth services organization honors Robert White, Japer Bowles, Washington Capitals
The Wanda Alston Foundation held its Fall Reception at the Penthouse Rooftop at The Wharf on Friday, Sept. 18. Honorees included D.C. Councilmember Robert White, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs Japer Bowles, and the Washington Capitals. Rayceen Pendarvis served as the emcee and entertainment was provided by the Thomas Circle Singers.
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