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From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to attend public meetings for the 11th Street NW Multimodal Safety Project from L Street NW to Monroe Street NW. This project updates the existing bike lane and improves safety for all road users for one of DC’s most heavily used bicycle corridors. (more…)
Thanks to Nate for sending above from this morning’s commute on the Green Line.
From WMATA:
“On Wednesday, Feb. 4, Metro is honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on her birthday by reserving a seat for her on every bus and train across the system.
To commemorate the day, (more…)
“Our NEIGHBORS Aren’t Safe From ICE”
Thanks to John for sending: “Unintended messaging in Adams Morgan.”
Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!
Details:
When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM
Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.
Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome
Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.
Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.
photo by Rudi
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Electronics Recycling & Take-it-Apart Day!
Join us for a special day of free* electronics recycling and hands-on exploration!
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:
“Dear PoPville,
I think the truck was fine when I passed this morning at 10 and burned when I came back an hour ago (around 1:30pm.) (more…)
Ed. Note: There was The American Le Mans Series at the RFK Stadium parking lots back in 2002.
From Monumental Sports:
“INDYCAR and Monumental Sports & Entertainment have teamed up to promote this summer’s historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. The event will be the first-ever motor race on the National Mall and city streets, taking place August 21-23 in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Scott for sending: “Cheesecake Factory getting cleaned out.”
The Cheesecake Factory’s last day was January 24, 2026. Helluva run. HELLUVA run.
Not sure if this will scratch that itch but Scott also sends what’s coming across the street: (more…)
910 F Street, NW
Ed. Note: We first heard about Dead Rabbit expanding to DC back in October 2023. The space was previously home to Pi Pizzeria which abruptly closed in September 2023. If this thing really is dead, on behalf of many, BRING BACK Pi Pizzeria!!
Pre and post storm I’m still getting questions about the status of Dead Rabbit: “Random other question,any intel on dead rabbit actually opening?” Back in September when we looked into this we were told they were still coming. Fast forward a few months and folks have noticed little to no work being done so I checked in again with their public relations team.
Their PR people responded to my query with:
“we don’t have any new timing updates to share at the moment, but will round back when we do.”
I specifically asked a follow up: “Are you able to confirm that there are still plans for Dead Rabbit to come to Washington DC?” (more…)
