Thanks to Michael for sending the line to get into Maketto’s Bake Sale.
I’m telling you – Taiwanese fried chicken biscuits…
Goodness.
Neighborhoods
“Dear PoPville,
This is the city’s current solution to curbing disorderly youth congregating in Navy Yard. They have arrayed generator-powered lights around the green space. Unfortunately, for those living around the perimeter, we are subjected to eternal daylight. What’s next, speakers blasting heavy metal music?
I will add (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the help of the community to identify and locate two people of interest and a suspect who shot an 18-year-old man multiple times in Southwest.
On Thursday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 3:53 p.m., First District officers responded to the 400 block of M Street, Southwest, for the report of a shooting. (more…)
34th and Porter Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending around 12:30pm in Cleveland Park: (more…)
1240 3rd Street, NE
Thanks to J. for sharing: “they’ve started working on a new nail salon between (more…)
From our friends at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon St, NW):
“Don’t freak out!! But Sundress Fest is 2 days away!!!
Make sure to get your dresses asap because it’s going to be another time you won’t forget!!
Don’t forget, $25 donation at the door!! Benefiting DC Central Kitchen! Last year we raised $36k!! Let’s beat it this year!! (more…)
1300 block of H Street, NE
Goodness! There will definitely be lines.
“MAY 31 SPECIAL EDITION BAKE SALE: CHINATOWN
Taiwanese fried chicken biscuits, Hong Kong egg tarts, chocolate red bean sesame balls, lychee chiffon cake, Chinese almond cookies, and our favorite Chinatown bakery classics, Maketto style. See you on Saturday!” The menu: (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
Thanks to Debra for sharing the good news from FONA:
“We’ve heard you. You want the chance to visit the National Arboretum after a long day at work. We’re making it happen all summer long! Thanks to FONA and the generosity of our supporters, the U.S. National Arboretum will stay open until 8 PM from June 1st through August 30th.* (more…)
Predicted: November 3rd, 2015: “Why the Streetcar will never work”.
The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner with the big news:
“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.” (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest.
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at approximately 3:59 a.m., Third District officers responded to the 1600 block of 14th Street, Northwest, for the report of the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from a gunshot wound. (more…)