NoMa (Near Northeast)

“Celebrate Labor Day with the freshly baked bread you’ve grown to love at Le Diplomate now {finally!} available for purchase at Bread Alley, opening this Monday at 9am.”

By Prince Of Petworth


in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE photo by Capitol Phil

Thanks to Phil for sending: “Bread Alley, the alley bakery (behind St. Anselm) where you’ll be able to buy Le Diplomate breads starting Monday per @jsidman”

Sidman writes in Washingtonian yesterday:

“The tiny 100-square-foot “microshop” has no seating. Windows will give customers a glimpse of the larger production area in the back.”

From Bread Alley’s Instagram:

“Opening Labor Day, 9.6.21 at 9AM

Living-leavened breads in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE.

Celebrate Labor Day with the freshly baked bread you’ve grown to love at Le Diplomate now {finally!} available for purchase at Bread Alley, opening this Monday at 9am. (more…)

music

Room 808, Comedy, Jazz and “creative space” opens in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth


808 Upshur Street, NW former longtime home to Philip’s Shoe Repair short time home to She Loves Me

Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “Do you have any info a new Jazz/Comedy club on Upshur in Petworth? Saw signage when driving by but haven’t heard anything about it.”

Room 808’s website says:

“A new multifaceted creative, media space in Washington, D.C.” (more…)

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1313 12th Street NW
1313 12th Street NW

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)

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Capitol Hill

“The fence around the US Capitol may be put back up this month.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Brad Herson

Thanks to Andrew for sending from WTOP/The Associated Press:

“Far right extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally later this month [September 18th] at the U.S. Capitol that is designed to demand “justice” for the hundreds of people who have been charged in connection with January’s insurrection, according to three people familiar with intelligence gathered by federal officials.

As a result, U.S. Capitol Police have been discussing in recent weeks whether the large perimeter fence that was erected outside the Capitol after January’s riot will need to be put back up, the people said.”

Announcement

“Cultural Excellence brings the Dupont Artisan Market is coming back for a 19th season!

By Special cultural Artisan Fair begins its 19th year April 11th!

It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!

Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.

Go to “Cultural Excellence brings the Dupont Artisan Market is coming back for a 19th season! Read more
Event

DCCO Season Finale – “Portraits in Time”

Church of the Epiphany

1317 G St., NW

Washington, 20005

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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:

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Rant/Revel

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Bekah Richards

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Medical

August 31 Coronavirus Data Posted: 55,570

By Prince Of Petworth


Yesterday there were 55,431 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for August 31, 2021 includes 139 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 55,570.

The District reported that one additional resident lost her life due to COVID-19.

• 34-year-old female

Tragically, 1,161 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)

Pets

In Lieu of Today’s Garden Haul please enjoy “this fancy cat going for a stroll down 13th”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Isabel for sending this great Corgi* Around Town:

“Please enjoy this fancy cat going for a stroll down 13th. (Full disclosure – I know both him and his owner – his name is Shifu, and he is glorious).”

*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series starting with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

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