signs of the times

“Fare changes are coming June 30th”

Published June 27, 2024 at 9:30AM

Ed. Note: Metro announced coming fare increases in late April.

Thanks to M. for sharing:

“We’ve seen the months of desperation re: funding for Metro, but to drop the fare changes with little to no notice & no FAQs (incl. examples of station to station increases) is almost just as bad as cutting the circulator (more…)

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Signs of the Times: “It’s now Echo Box Karaoke and Chicken.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 26, 2024 at 1:15PM

17th and Q Street, NW

Thanks to Chris for sending: “So Echo Box has changed their signs. It’s now Echo Box Karaoke and Chicken. They took Bar off.”

Signs of the Times: Chinatown Vida Gym Fin, City Vista Vida Expanding

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 26, 2024 at 10:30AM

Thanks to A. for sending: “I believe Monday was the last date for the Chinatown Vida before it closed. I’ve been hearing about the improvements to the City Vista location even before the deal to keep the Wizards and Caps was announced. Sounds like they have more in store for that site.”

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That Escalated Quickly

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 25, 2024 at 9:30AM

1200 S Street, NW

On Saturday we shared some photos of the Lincoln wax sculpture melting in the brutal summer heat. Brian sends the update above: “head is just gone now.”

This isn’t the first time the wax Lincoln has had a rough go of it…