3226 11th Street, NW
Um, remember the drama at Johnny’s All American? Well, things have taken a turn…
Readers report:
“The owner of Johnny’s All American is claiming our ANC commissioner got recalled and replaced by him.”
“You’ve covered the Johnnys drama already. But now Branden from Johnnys has declared not only that he is running against the current commissioner… (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From a press release:
“Today, Councilmember Janeese Lewis George announced she is running for Mayor of the District of Columbia.
Lewis George currently represents Ward 4 on the DC Council, where she has led the charge on lowering housing costs and raising wages for working people.
Lewis George released the following statement about her campaign launch: (more…)
Thanks to Isidora for sending this great shot from the Mall.
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A Logan Circle townhome built to stop you mid-scroll: 1007 O Street NW
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
1601 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jason for sending: ” Le Dip streatery coming down this morning.”
So much for that emergency legislation…for some anyway.
Helluva run: (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.
On the program:
1341 H Street, NE
On November 20th a reader wrote us: “Recently went to our Bullfrog Bagels on H Street and the old Star and Shamrock side of the place is under construction. The Bullfrog staff said they would ultimately be moving somewhere else on H street but don’t know where or when.”
Big news from Bullfrog Bagels on Saturday:
“As of TODAY our H Street Shop is closed. We ARE MOVING to another H Street Location. (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones.
The Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
From the legends at Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Ivy and Coney, the preferred dive bar of 4 out of 5 shickers (and the one your Bubbe explicitly warned you about), is overjoyed to celebrate Hanukkah with all of you again!
Beginning Monday, December 1st through the end of the month, the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, and fun will be had by most. Mercifully, Hanukkah arrives fashionably late this year (starting 12/14), giving us a solid two weeks to pregame and mentally prepare for the miracle of oil lasting eight days (or the miracle of us lasting eight shots). The year 5785 was a real megillah, so let’s toast to 5786 being slightly less of a dumpster fire! (more…)
7315 Wisconsin Avenue
Happy Friday late afternoon after Thanksgiving where I don’t want to waste all my good DC content while folks are still traveling… :)
Joking aside this is good news not too far away: (more…)
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced the victories she secured in the Senate’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 District of Columbia Appropriations bill, which was released yesterday. In addition to other victories for D.C., the bill would secure $40 million for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) and increase the DCTAG annual and lifetime awards. Notably, the bill does not contain 18 of the anti-home rule riders included in the House version of the bill.
Norton secured the following victories: (more…)