Code Purple: Haze Postpones Baseball, Ballet, Trash Pickup

June 8, 2023

The smoke drifting south from wildfires in Canada caused postponements or closures across Washington, D.C., and beyond today. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments issued a health advisory: “Current air […]

Friday Debuts: District Doughnut, Alo Yoga; M Street Work, Sidewalk Pilot


District Doughnut Reopens District Doughnut, formerly at 3327 Cady’s Alley NW, has  — at long last — reopened at 3333 M St. NW, once home to Sweetgreen, and long before […]

Weekend Roundup, June 8 – 11


Another weekend is upon us with lots to do! Celebrate Burleith’s Centennial with a picnic, join the Capital Pride Parade, delight in “Hadestown” at the National Theatre, Summerfest at Mount […]

Business Ins & Outs: 3000 M, The Poppy; Saxbys

June 5, 2023

Out: Remaining Structure at 3000 M Being Demolished The rusting metal skeleton of the remains of the Latham Hotel at 3000 M St. NW is being taken down, piece by […]

Tribute to Photographer Jeff Malet, Our Dear Friend and Colleague

June 1, 2023

With great sadness, we are sharing some heartbreaking news: we lost a great friend and colleague this week after a brief illness. Jeffrey Malet, who we affectionately knew as Jeff, […]

Business Ins & Outs: Alo, Diptyque, Pasha Castle; Filomena at 40

May 30, 2023

In: Alo Yoga to Open June 9 The popular yoga clothing and accessory company Alo has taken over the prime Georgetown retail space previously occupied by Banana Republic at the […]

Mayor Bowser Launches Downtown Action Plan  

May 25, 2023

Mayor Muriel Bowser joined District officials and local partners to launch the Downtown Action Plan on May 24. “Our downtown is beautiful and walkable. It has dozens of monuments and […]

GOP Influencer: C. Boyden Gray (1943-2023) 

May 22, 2023

Clayland Boyden “C. Boyden” Gray, former White House counsel to President George H.W. Bush, has passed away at the age of 80 at his home in Washington, D.C. His son-in-law […]

Business Ins & Outs: Cafe con Bagel, Citibank; &pizza


In: Cafe con Bagel Owner Pablo Salazar finally got to open his coffee and bagel joint at 1332 Wisconsin Ave. NW in the former space for Petite Soeur and, before that, […]

Public Safety: Mayor Names MPD Interim Police Chief; Local Crime Reports


Mayor Appoints Interim MPD Chief Outside Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) headquarters on Friday evening May 19, a WUSA 9 reporter relayed a dramatic announcement from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office […]