D.C.’s famed cherry blossoms will experience peak bloom between Friday, March 27, and Monday, March 30, predicted the National Park Service on March 4.
The annual celebration of blooming cherry trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, centers around the …
The second phase of the Wharf development in Southwest D.C. is proceeding, adding new residences, retail and amenities to the waterfront neighborhood. Opened in October of 2017, the first phase involved the construction of
Now that the Super Bowl winner has been decided, it’s time to think about the return of the 2019 World Series Champs. The Washington Nationals are starting spring training today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, in West
Ratner Companies, based in Vienna, Virginia, is set to close 10 percent of around 850 stores in the District and 16 states. The parent company of Hair Cuttery, Bubbles, Salon Cielo, Salon Plaza and Cibu, …
Investor and developer Brian Friedman is planning to bid for the lease of the Trump International Hotel in the Old Post Office building near the White House, possibly in partnership with Hilton or Rosewood,
BIKING ADVOCATE KILLED BY STOLEN VAN
Longtime D.C. bike advocate Dave Salovesh, 54, was hit and killed late last month by the driver of a stolen van in Northeast D.C.’s Trinidad neighborhood. Robert Earl Little Jr., 25, was charged with
The nation’s capital has a busy week with two blockbuster grand openings — amid everything else that is going on.
International Spy Museum
The new, 140,000-square-foot home for the International Spy Museum will open to the public on Sunday, May …
Small-Format Target Stores Multiply
Cleveland Park and Shepherd Park are now home to two small-format Target stores, bringing about 100 jobs to D.C. They join a small-format store in Bethesda, Maryland, and a larger one in Columbia Heights. Will Target …
GU EXPANDS ON CAPITOL HILL
Georgetown University has finalized the purchase of a building at 500 First St. NW, expanding the university’s presence on Capitol Hill. Adding the new acquisition to the existing Georgetown University Law Center, GU will own
CITYCENTERDC SNAGS FIRST TIFFANY’S IN DISTRICT
Famed jeweler Tiffany & Co. opened its first shop in the District on March 4. The store is located in CityCenterDC, home to many other luxury retailers, including Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Carolina Herrera.