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Places where there could still be bargains, but it won’t turn into Logan Circle/Shaw/H Street over night. Half my head turned gray trying to complete this list:
13. Benning (Minnesota Ave Metro)
12. Michigan Park (in case it’s too late to find anything reasonable in Brookland)
11. Anacostia
10. Trinidad
9. Pleasant Plains/Park View
8. Edgewood/Stronghold (possibly Eckington if you could find anything reasonable)
7. Brentwood and Ivy City (Rhode Island Ave Metro)
6. Kingman Park/Carver Langston
5. Truxton Circle/Noma (near Union Market)
4. North Petworth/Brightwood
3. Hill East/Barney Circle
2. Takoma
1. SW Waterfront
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1831 14th Street, NW Thanks to a reader for sending word about the opening of Visual Comfort & Co in the former Immortal Beloved salon space. A peek inside:
photo by James Warner Back in June 2023 Brookland also had a Black Bear visitor. Thanks to Emily for passing on James’ great shot – and of course thanks to…
RESPECT. Here’s to many, many more:
1601 Connecticut Ave, NW in the former Glosslab space:
Finding a gift for moms can be difficult. Google “Mother’s Day gifts,” and you’ll scroll through endless lists of beauty products, candles and fuzzy robes. Sure, those are sweet, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise loved ones with something a little more, well, practical!
Here’s one idea: Give her a gift certificate for a home cleaning from Well-Paid Maids. It’s the perfect “thank you,” “I love you” or “you’ve got this” for any mom. She can schedule the home cleaning at her convenience and breathe easy knowing she has one less thing to do.
Our cleaners will take care of everything, including vacuuming and mopping as well as cleaning and dusting countertops, tables, mirrors, appliances and more. Sinks, toilets, showers and appliance exteriors also get a good scrub.
Spring into a new dating experience with The Feels. The format fuses meditation + somatic elements like eye gazes + prompts + compliments. It’s designed to leave you feeling seen + heard. Developed in partnership with Columbia university, ongoing research shows its 2x more effective than a typical singles event + 70% of all attendees report walking out with the contact info for someone they’re excited about.
Ticket price includes a 90-min facilitated experience, unlimited wine, zero proof cocktails, light bites + access to a digital community of folks in DC who are also mindfully dating. The event takes place on Thursday, 5/16 at Yours Truly Hotel at 6:30 PM.
This is for the brave ones. You in?
Dance Like a Mother, a Benefit for First Shift Justice…
Join First Shift Justice Project at “Dance Like a Mother,” a fun house music party benefiting DC-area low-wage working parents & caregivers fighting workplace discrimination. First Shift helps working parents assert their workplace rights to prevent job loss. The money
St Mary Armenian Church Annual Spring Food Festival
Come hungry and leave happy! Experience culture, community, and cuisine all in one place. See you at the festival!!!!
