quality of life

“a serious Public Health Service for those of us who don’t read newspapers.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via USDA from wikipedia

I was losing my mind but read about it in one of our rant/revels. Oak mite bites are truly truly awful. The Post reported:

“The incessant, shrieking sounds of cicadas may no longer be afflicting the Washington region, but experts say the insects may be bringing a new nuisance — oak leaf itch mites. And they bite.

These microscopic mites are feeding on the billions of cicada eggs produced across the D.C. region and dropping out of trees. If you happen to be under or near these oak trees, those mites may land on you and bite.”

If you want to see what one looks like, Haley shares one of hers: (more…)

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026

3811 Suitland Rd SE
3811 Suitland Rd SE

Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)

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Bars

Swingers (“the crazy golf club”) Navy Yard “1,075 occupancy, summer garden, & sidewalk cafe!”

By Prince Of Petworth


1250 Half Street, SE

Swingers recently opened in Dupont and now we’ve learned of plans for another spot in Navy Yard near the ballpark.

Thanks to GG and Kelly for sending: “Swingers Golf Club applied for a liquor license at 1250 Half St, SE in the Kelvin building, just across from center field.”

The liquor license placard says:

“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant offering food, alcoholic beverages, and indoor miniature golf. Seating capacity of 600 and Total Occupancy Load of 1,075. (more…)

Event

Yolks on You! Burlesque and Variety Brunch

DC Comedy Loft

1523 22nd St NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20037

Website Social

Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for Yolks on You, a brunch-time romp that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful variety performers they can find.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in May!

Go to Yolks on You! Burlesque and Variety Brunch Read more
Bars

Tap99 Opens in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth


“directly across the streetfrom the Nationals Park main gates at 1250 Half Street SE” courtesy Tap99

From Tap99:

“”99 bottles of beer on the wall” may be an age old saying, but for 24-year-old Jason Cherry, it is the inspiration for 99 self-pour taps in Tap99, a new self-pour taphouse and restaurant located directly across the street from the Nationals Park main gates.

Tap99 will open the week of August 9th, Tap99 will be the first fully self-pour taphouse in Washington D.C. The 2,800 square foot concept will include 99 self-pour taps offering beer, wine, ciders, and pre- mixed cocktails, with options being constantly rotated with new, seasonal selections from local craft breweries and distributors. The location will have 98 seats and will have an outdoor patio with seating as well. Tap99’s kitchen will focus on artisan pizzas made in a handcrafted Marra Forni brick oven, in addition to other small and shareable plates that include maple buffalo shrimp and tuna poke nachos. (more…)

NoMa (Near Northeast)

“It looks like Popeyes is heading to Union Station”. Suki Hana coming too

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Michael for sending: “While Bojangles may be gone, It looks like Popeyes is heading to Union Station (and Suki Hana)”

Suki Hana’s website says:

“Suki Hana brings the best of Japanese cuisine to our customers at a fraction of the price typical Japanese restaurants can’t charge. (more…)

Fundraiser

“Support Pupuseria Miraflores after loss of son”

By Prince Of Petworth


4128 Georgia Ave, NW

From GoFundMe:

“Sandra Cabrera and her husband Jose Orellana are the owners of Pupuseria Miraflores located at 4128 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011. On Sunday, July 25, they lost their son to a vehicle accident in DC.

Since they operate their business alone and have no other employees, they have temporarily closed the restaurant as they grieve and make funeral arrangements.

We are assisting Sandra and Jose with this GoFundMe to help them with funeral and incidental expenses in this time of need. We are grateful for any contributions you can make.”

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