Rant/Revel


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1313 12th Street NW
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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…)


Medical


Friday there were 54,556 total positives.

explore all the official D.C. data here

From the Mayor’s Office:

“The District’s reported data for August 27-29, 2021 includes 697 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 55,253.

The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

Tragically, 1,159 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.

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


Announcement

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.


Event

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.

Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!


Dating


photo by D4JRCook

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“Dear PoPville,

In search of a boy with a mustache that I met at Takoda last night. He was wearing a grey shirt. He kept telling me I looked like Maggie Gyllenhaal. I wish I got his number. Help a friend out?”


Animal Fix

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“This is Yzma. She lives in Dupont Circle and is 100% ready to throw off your groove.

(Yes, she has a brother named Kronk and he lives out in Springfield, VA! )”

“Jolene (@jolene.the.cockapoo) and her buddy hanging out in Logan Circle”


Penn Quarter


inside 915 F Street, NW courtesy SUCCOTASH Prime

From a press release:

“A progressive perspective of classic Southern favorites. James Beard Award winner, Chef Edward Lee, brings his Korean roots and Southern repertoire to a soulful Southern Steakhouse menu.

SUCCOTASH Prime is the next evolution of the culinary hit, Succotash, which debuted in 2015 in National Harbor and 2017 in Penn Quarter. Prime celebrates the long-awaited reopening, while calling out the highly anticipated additions that take the traditional Succotash to the next level.

Menu Description – What is new: (more…)