1828 L Street, NW
Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”
Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)
OK kids gather round as old man Dan takes you back to the DC of another age. I’m going to tell you a little story about December 19th, 2009. There was a time when organized snowball fights first emerged in DC. Thanks to cellphones, the internet/Facebook and a little mischief word quickly spread. And we hadn’t had a really good snow in a while so folks were pretty giddy about what would become known as snowpocalpyse/snowmageddon (the snow storms from December 2009 into January/February 2010.) ANYWAY, a massive snowball fight erupted at 14th and U Streets, NW UNTIL (more…)
202 Florida Avenue, NW
Thanks to E. for sending the Alero signage from their coming NoMa location.
ICYMI: (more…)
Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!
Details:
When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM
Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.
Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome
Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.
Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.
7th and D Street, NW
Protein Bar opened up here back in 2012.
Thanks to Kelly for sending:
“Something’s finally going into the space at 7th and D NW that was most recently Protein Bar. It’s been empty for a few years.”
Anyone know what’s coming/recognize this signage: “Nourish With Real Food”? (more…)
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
photo by Adam Fagen
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Well this is magnificent. Someone has created an IG page for Solly’s Yuletide Tavern after the glorious tree was put up at Solly’s.
“DC’s Premier Christmas Pop Up Bar”
WARNING: If you go to the IG page – there are disturbing AI photo of Solly’s namesake. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Solly’s (11th and U Street, NW) is of course not a Christmas Pop Up Bar but IS one of the best “regular” bars in DC. (more…)
Thanks to David for sending from Logan Circle. (Photo received December 15, 2025)
In prior years we’ve been told this happens because folks are going away for the holidays:
“We wanted to have a tree but are now going away for a week over the holidays, can’t leave it sitting in the living room potentially drying out.”
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
2700 F Street, NW
The White House Press Secretary writes on X:
“I have just been informed that the highly respected Board of the Kennedy Center, some of the most successful people from all parts of the world, have just voted unanimously to rename the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center, (more…)
photo by Phil
“Dear PoPville,
National Links Trust is the non-profit that manages the three municipal golf courses in DC. The Trump Administration is planning to terminate their lease and take over the golf courses as early as this week. (more…)
