photo by Birch Thomas photography.
From an email:
“This Tuesday, August 5th, in celebration of National Oyster Day, Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) is honoring our favorite bivalve the best way we know how – Oyster Happy Hour all day long!
Available at all CRG locations with raw bar programs, the all-day oyster happy hour features the freshest oysters at unbeatable prices.
But this celebration isn’t just about oysters (more…)
photo by Eric Spiegel
From AlertDC:
“Gun Salute (Washington Navy Yard)
Please be advised; today, August 1st, at 10AM, a total of 37 (LOUD) rounds will be fired from the Leutze Park Guns as part of a gun salute being conducted at the Washington Navy Yard.”
From WMATA:
“Starting this Saturday, Aug. 2, construction will close several stations on the southern end of the Green Line through Aug. 31. (more…)
3629 12th Street, NE
Thanks to Nick for sending this great PSA: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
Been a minute since we’ve had one…
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:15AM.”
From DC DMV:
“As #VehicleTheftPreventionMonth wraps up, here’s 3 essential steps to take if your vehicle is stolen in DC:
1. Report it to @DCPoliceDept
2. File a claim with your insurance company ASAP.
3. If you receive a ticket, contest it!”
3211 Mount Pleasant St, NW
Important heads up from La Tejana:
“It’s that time of year, y’all! 🏝️ We will be taking our annual summer break for two weeks in August.
The last day of service will be Sunday, August 3rd and we will reopen on Friday, August 22nd. (more…)
1728 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Gabby for sharing:
“If you are a lover of used books like me, there is a secret spot at the Newsroom at 1728 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009. There was even a cute small dog there :)”
And, of course, in addition to used books you can find: (more…)
From Politics and Prose:
“We’re having a SIDEWALK SALE! Come by our Conn Ave location on Saturday, July 26 from 9am-6pm (or while supplies last).
There will be a collection of goodies for purchase, including books, totes, DVDs, cards, and more. We hope to see you there!
Politics and Prose at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW”
From the good people at Dauphine’s (1100 15th Street, NW):
“Food, music, and a good cause—what more could you ask for? On Sunday, July 27th Dauphine’s is hosting a ticketed event to support the team Chicatana (3903 14th Street, NW) and help them rebuild their beloved restaurant after a fire destroyed their kitchen.
The purchase of your ticket will go towards an afternoon of curated bites by Dauphine’s and Chicatana. ALL PROCEEDS from ticket sales will go to Chicatana, so let’s come together and shower this incredible team with good vibes and usher them towards reopening! Head here to purchase your ticket!
Your ticket includes: (more…)