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1725 Rhode Island Ave, NW

Update: All clear now!

Thanks to James for sending at 3:50pm: “Rhode Island Ave is closed off between Conn Ave & 17th St NW due to a bomb threat at Saint Matthews Cathedral”

Earlier today there was a bomb threat at the zoo which has since been reported all clear. Updates as more is learned about Saint Matthews Cathedral.



605 Wharf Street, SW

Thanks to Alisa for sending from the Wharf.

From Pitango Gelato & Coffee:

“Pitango’s seventh location will be opening in the Wharf Spring 2024. This location will specialize in serving authentic Italian gelato and sorbets as well as a robust craft coffee menu with house-baked croissants, cookies and pastries. (more…)


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“Here’s Rainey of Petworth on an Arboretum adventure”


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