3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From a press release:

“WHAT: Get your green on at City Ridge’s two-day Earth Day Weekend Festival, featuring URBNmarket, DC’s premier artisan pop-up event. On April 22 and 23 from 11:00AM to 6:00PM, shop sustainably from more than 50 handpicked, local vendors selling one-of-a-kind items on City Ridge’s iconic Great Lawn. Plus, experience nature through earth-themed, family-friendly activities like (more…)


From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance with information pertaining to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, April 17, 2023, in the 700 block of 7th Street, Southeast.

At approximately 6:01 pm, the suspects approached the victim at the listed location. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the keys to the victim’s vehicle. The victim complied and one of the suspects fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. The second suspect fled the scene in another vehicle. The victim’s pet cat was in the vehicle, inside of a red and cream-colored crate, when it was stolen.

The cat, who answers to “Milly” or “Mini”, is pictured above and described as a 10-year-old domestic medium-haired cat, who is black and white in color. (more…)


Thanks to J. for passing on the good news:

“Today is the Day: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

ching ching CHA welcomes you once again. We are located on:

1314 21st Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
U.S.A.

ching ching CHA is a tea shop, a gallery of pottery, handcrafted pieces from around Asia, a hand-picked selection of Yixing teapots and accessories, teas and little surprises.

Please stop by for a cup of tea or to say hello. (more…)



1057 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“FANGYÁN, the high-end clothing brand inspired by Asian culture, announced today it will open its first Washington, DC storefront in Georgetown at 1057 Wisconsin Avenue NW in late Spring 2023. The DC-based clothing brand signed a five-year lease for the 1,492-square-foot space with EastBanc, a leading real estate developer, after experimenting in the Georgetown market at EastBanc’s retail incubator, Concept 31/M.

Once it opens its doors, FANGYÁN’s Georgetown store will feature collections from more than 15 Asian designers and labels such as Mukzin, ZI II CI IEN and Fansilanen, in addition to its own brand of silk, wool and cashmere styles including, outerwear, swimwear, dresses and more. The store’s design will feature traditional Hui Style architectural elements known for exquisite craftsmanship, elegance and rich cultural connotations, drawing inspiration from intricate wood carvings and black and white walls to create a sense of modernity. FANGYÁN Georgetown will be a multifunctional space for exhibitions and events such as fashion shows and forums. Customers will be able shop alongside top designers and fashion insiders who will offer FANGYÁN customers personalized recommendations and services. (more…)


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