BikeDC


hero from the PoPville archives

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to attend public meetings for the 11th Street NW Multimodal Safety Project from L Street NW to Monroe Street NW. This project updates the existing bike lane and improves safety for all road users for one of DC’s most heavily used bicycle corridors. (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Rudi

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Event

DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.

The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.


sports

Ed. Note: There was The American Le Mans Series at the RFK Stadium parking lots back in 2002.

From Monumental Sports:

“INDYCAR and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have teamed up to promote this summer’s historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. The event will be the first-ever motor race on the National Mall and city streets, taking place August 21-23 in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. (more…)


Friendship Heights


5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Scott for sending: “Cheesecake Factory getting cleaned out.”

The Cheesecake Factory’s last day was January 24, 2026. Helluva run. HELLUVA run.

Not sure if this will scratch that itch but Scott also sends what’s coming across the street: (more…)


Penn Quarter


910 F Street, NW

Ed. Note: We first heard about Dead Rabbit expanding to DC back in October 2023. The space was previously home to Pi Pizzeria which abruptly closed in September 2023. If this thing really is dead, on behalf of many, BRING BACK Pi Pizzeria!!

Pre and post storm I’m still getting questions about the status of Dead Rabbit: “Random other question,any intel on dead rabbit actually opening?” Back in September when we looked into this we were told they were still coming. Fast forward a few months and folks have noticed little to no work being done so I checked in again with their public relations team.

Their PR people responded to my query with:

“we don’t have any new timing updates to share at the moment, but will round back when we do.”

I specifically asked a follow up: “Are you able to confirm that there are still plans for Dead Rabbit to come to Washington DC?” (more…)