courtesy Barry’s

From a press release:

“Barry’s, the pioneering HIIT studio renowned for its high-energy cardio and strength interval training workout, and Brookfield Properties, a leading global developer and operator of high-quality real estate assets, announced today that Barry’s is set to open its third location in the DMV area at The Yards, joining its other studios in Arlington and DuPont Circle. The newest location in the historic waterfront neighborhood will be at the Boilermaker Shops at 300 Tingey St. SE and is scheduled to open in early 2025. (more…)



photo by Clif Burns

Multiple reader reports have come in about VIDA’s Chinatown/Gallery Place coming closure:

“Just got some intel from my stylist at Bang and Vida at gallery place. Apparently they will be closing both soon as the stadium will be taking it over fully. They will expand the one up on K St (City Vista) and bang will move as well.” (more…)



photo by Emily

Thanks to Dan for sending: “Corgis* around town? Very funny seeing this fella in planet fitness after just getting stopped for a motorcade in front of the convention center.”

***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]


From a press release:

Pure Sweat + Float Studio, the award-winning, community-focused retreat for health, healing and connection within, is excited to announce the debut of its first studio coming to Georgetown, D.C. Pure Sweat + Float Studio, slated to open in early 2024 at 3345 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC 20007.

An oasis for those seeking whole body health and to release daily stress, Pure Sweat + Float Studio will be the first wellness studio of its kind in D.C., offering both full-spectrum infrared saunas by Sunlighten, and float therapy by Superior Float Tanks. (more…)



2251 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to J. for passing on the closing notice:

“Hello NYSC Glover Park Member,

Whether you’re a long-standing member or just recently discovered our Club, we hope that our gym has helped you progress along your fitness journey. We would like to continue servicing our Glover Park members, however, with the state of commercial real estate being so challenging, we have been unable to secure a satisfactory lease agreement. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to close our Glover Park location effective January 5, 2024. (more…)


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