
1245 H Street NE
“Sushi Sato
Roll. Bite. Repeat.
AYCE sushi and Japanese small plates
Crafted cocktails and sake selections”
Good news from Sushi Sato:
“We’re so excited to open our doors in just a few days! (more…)

1245 H Street NE
“Sushi Sato
Roll. Bite. Repeat.
AYCE sushi and Japanese small plates
Crafted cocktails and sake selections”
Good news from Sushi Sato:
“We’re so excited to open our doors in just a few days! (more…)

1539 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Callie for passing the latest about The Passenger from next door neighbor Ivy and Coney:
“Remember kid, heroes get remembered, but legends never die.
So long and thanks for all the (more…)

11th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Lauri for sending the “non payment of rent” notice posted at Harlot DC.
Harlot DC opened in the old Bohemian Caverns space back in 2019.
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
May has officially arrived, and with it the year’s first true spring weekend in the District. Buyers will have plenty to choose from with 360+ open houses across the city this weekend, with porches in bloom, parks in full color, and that perfect-for-house-hunting weather that makes you want to walk every block. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.

What do you do/who do you call these days when a car alarm won’t stop going off?
Thanks to a reader for sending this series from Mount Pleasant: (more…)
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!

11th and Lamont Street, NW
See the farewell note from the owner above.
Back in February bad fire above the shop.

Thanks to Jay for sending from SB N Capitol. (more…)

4340 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Acacia Bistro
Work HAS started at the Dog Haus coming to Van Ness. And scuttlebutt confirmed!
Thanks to Jenny and Kevin for sending word of the Dog Haus coming soon signage: (more…)

photo by Adam Fagen
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600 Water Street, SW
From a press release:
“Junto Entertainment announces a celebratory Independence Day week-long par-tee at Putt Across America, a touring pop-up mini golf experience inspired by the most iconic landmarks and landscapes of the United States. From Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6, 2025, and across social channels and email, Putt Across America will be ringing in the Fourth of July with a week of fun featuring surprise gifts, games, and giveaways. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets for any date from June 30 through July 6, 2025 are automatically entered into the week’s festivities, and can keep an eye on their email for these surprises! (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.