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Ned's Club in D.C. wants to open in time for inauguration 2025
The creators of Soho House are planning to open their ritzy Ned's Club near the White House in time for inauguration day.Why it matters: Ned's Club boasts exclusive access to restaurant and event spaces with rare views of Washington, plus curated experiences and entertainment.State of play: The club β the fourth after London, Doha, and New York City β is being built on the top three floors of the future Milken Center, a six-building complex that will include the former Riggs Bank. The finished space will be in President's Park at 734 15th St. NW.A rooftop terrace and loft restaurant...
Seriously good summer happy hours around D.C.
New summer happy hours are popping up around D.C. Why it matters: Lighter summer workweeks mean you can actually take advantage of early (and late) deals. Chang Chang (Dupont Circle): Chef Peter Chang's new summer happy hour includes $8 wines, $6 beers, and ciders plus discount bites like bao, duck burgers, and dumplings. Mon-Fri, 4:30-6pm.
The new DMV laws going into effect July 1
A bunch of new laws take effect Monday in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.Why it matters: Many will impact your daily life.Zoom in: Here are some of the most notable:D.C. β¬οΈ Minimum wage increaseThe minimum wage is now $17.50, up 50 cents. The tipped minimum wage rises from $8 to $10 per hour as a result of Initiative 82, which gradually increases the base pay for tipped workers (hospitality and otherwise) to be in line with the city's minimum wage by 2027.π² Pay transparencyNo more salary surprises β businesses must disclose pay rates and salary ranges on job listings, and employers...
What's up with all the DMV's recent bear sightings
It's the season of the bear in D.C. β and we don't just mean the chaotic TV show, but bears, plural: real, furry, pawin-through-the-trash bears.The big picture: A slew of recent DMV black bear sightings have made headlines: A bear β which neighbors quickly nicknamed "Otis" β was spotted in Brookland in May, and there have been several reported bear sightings in Maryland.Last month, a bear was hit and killed on I-395 in Arlington, and the body of a bear was found illegally dumped in Arlington after it was hit and killed on I-66.Last year, the local internet lost it...
The best small town July 4th celebrations around D.C.
Looking for July Fourth fun? We've got a great list of small towns you can visit for fireworks, parades, and nostalgic festivities.Why it matters: D.C. crowds can be a lot, plus many of these family-friendly celebrations are free and full of local flavor.π₯§ The intrigue: You don't have to leave the big city for a small-town experience. The annual July 4th Palisades Parade, now in its 58th year, makes for a nostalgic celebration starting with a hoedown in Palisades Park on July 3 filled with free ice cream, pie, and live music.The parade starts at 11 am on July 4...
Rooftop parties to watch July Fourth fireworks in D.C.
Fourth of July fireworks are almost here, and a bunch of D.C. rooftop bars are hosting viewing parties.Why it matters: You can rise above the National Mall crowds.State of play: The massive 17-minute display will start at 9:09pm, but most parties start well before that.πΉ Tiki TNT: The Wharf's rum distillery and tiki bar throws an annual July 4th luau. Tickets ($30) include a welcome drink and guarantees outdoor seating (7-10pm).π· L'Ardente: The glam Italian restaurant takes over Capitol Crossing's enclosed rooftop conservatory. Guests can opt for a full package with a prix-fixe dinner and viewing party that's $275 from...
A few seeds to homesteading: How a DMV resident did it
"You can grow more food than you can eat in a 10x10 space," according to DMV homesteader Elias Castillo.The big picture: In a 2022 Homesteaders of America survey, roughly 40% of homesteaders reported adopting the lifestyle within the last three years.Why it matters: People are leaning into more self-sufficient lifestyles in attempts to improve their health and make more eco-friendly choices.Zoom in: Castillo started with a few seeds on his balcony 13 years ago. He worked for an organic grocer and wanted to try his hand at growing his own organic produce.Now he has a quarter-acre in Fairfax County that...
Dan Snyder lists his Virginia estate for $60 million
Dan Snyder's humongous, record-breaking estate near Mount Vernon is for sale.Why it matters: The former Commanders owner keeps unloading his local assets.Driving the news: The Snyders are asking $60 million for River View in Fairfax County. If it goes for that much, it would top its own record for the highest sale ever in the Washington region.Snyder and his wife, Tanya, paid $48 million in cash for the estate in 2021.The 16.5-acre estate sits on the Potomac River, with a 16,000-square-foot main house, a guest house, a carriage house, and a dock.What's inside: Eight bedrooms, nine baths, six half-baths, a...
Battle over future of Union Station goes to Congress
Union Station is embarking on a long modernization project β but before all that, there's a saga over its immediate control, setting up a clash between a top House Republican and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Why it matters: House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is trying to derail Amtrak's...
The best and worst July Fourth travel times in D.C.
More than 1.8 million Washington-area folks are expected to travel this Fourth of July week, according to AAA. The big picture: There are some dos and don'ts to avoid headaches during the holiday travel frenzy when nearly 71 million Americans are expected to hit the roads or skies. Reagan National...
River Road work will impact traffic until mid-September
Commuters on River Road in Maryland heads up: Road work that began Thursday will slow traffic through Sept. 14. State of play: Washington Gas is performing work that will impact the following areas, Monday through Saturday between 7am and 5pm:. Between Wilson Lane and Winston Drive, the southbound left lane...
Maximalist croissants are having a moment in D.C.
Maximalist croissants are having a moment. Why it matters: Move over, cronuts β croissants are going viral all on their own. The big picture: Croissant trends have been escalating β even "getting out of control" β since Dominique Ansel rolled out the first croissant-donut over a decade ago. A generation of viral hybrid croissants and frankenpastries followed.
Here's what's happening in D.C. this weekend
This weekend in D.C., check out the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall, an LGBTQ book festival at the National Press Club or Taste di Islands Block Party at The Bullpen. 1. π Celebrate Indigenous cultureThe annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival is back on the National Mall with free performances, concerts, family-friendly activities, workshops and more.The vibe: This year's theme is "Indigenous Voices of the Americas" and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI).More than 250 Indigenous and Native athletes, dancers, artists, musicians, chefs and storytellers from across the U.S. and eight...
D.C. is dreading tonight's presidential debate
Debate night in D.C. typically brings Super Bowl-level excitement to a city that can get high off the sweet smell of democracy and knows all the lyrics to "I'm Just a Bill."But this go around, people seem to be β¦ dreading it.The big picture: In years past, debate nights and town halls have been must-watch events: Over 73 million people tuned in to see then-presidential candidate Biden and President Trump duke it out in September 2020, and Hillary Clinton and Trump's September 2016 faceoff saw a record 84 million viewers.They've also provided D.C.'s chronically online with some seriously viral fodder:...
Where to watch the first 2024 presidential debate in D.C.
Many of D.C.'s staple spots are showing out for debate night. Here's where to go for watch parties and drink specials in D.C. on Thursday:πΊπ² Union Pub (Capitol Hill): The "political sports bar" goes all-out with the debate on all TVs, a presidential drinking game, and many specials like $15 Presidential Pilsner pitchers and $6 "orange is the new orange" cocktails.π» Red Derby (Columbia Heights): The dive bar is showing the debate with specials ($3 beers, $3.5 house shots, half-off grilled cheese) on the first floor. Escapists can go to the rooftop.πΊ Shaw's Tavern (Shaw): The tavern will show the...
D.C. wins $25M for path connecting Fort Lincoln to Anacostia Trail
D.C. is getting a new 1.8-mile trail connecting Fort Lincoln to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, made possible by a $25 million federal grant. Why it matters: The idea for a trail in the Northeast neighborhood has been floated for at least a decade, and the area is only getting more popular (there's the Costco, townhouses, and Woodridge to the north).
Dreamy Italian sandwich shop and market opening in Shaw
Fossette Focacceria, an exciting Italian sandwich shop and market, opens in Shaw on Friday.Why it matters: Chef Mike Friedman is behind a string of Italian hits β The Red Hen, Aventino β and this all-day cafΓ© adjoining All-Purpose Pizzeria is poised to be another.The big picture: Huge, overstuffed focaccia sandwiches from Florence-based All'Antico Vinaio, aka the best sandwiches in the world that became viral hits, partly inspired the shop."They're so delicious and so Italian," Friedman tells Axios. "My most beloved way to eat anything is between two pieces of bread." His first job at 15 was at a sub shop...
Metro rail and bus fares will increase starting Sunday
Metro fares are going up starting Sunday β thanks to a $750 million budget gap that was recently plugged.Why it matters: Metro says most trips will cost about 12.5% more in an effort to keep up with inflation.Metrobus fares will be $2.25 and Express bus will be $4.80.Metrorail fares on weekdays will range from $2.25 to $6.75, depending on the trip distance.The flat $2 Metrorail fare for late night (after 9:30pm) and weekend service will go up to between $2.25 and $2.50.MetroAccess will have a cap of $4.50.Senior SmarTrip cards and reduced fare programs like MetroLift will still get half-off fares.Flashback: Metro raised some fares last year, but the last general increase was in 2017.The hikes come after a tough budget year.Metro avoided major cuts to service, thanks to local governments pitching in more funding in April. But riders will pay more and Metro is undertaking a study to redesign bus service.
It's Hot Steak Summer
Fast-casual power players Cava and Sweetgreen recently added steak to their veggie-heavy menus at hundreds of locations nationwide. So why after the obsession over "plant-based" foods are chains suddenly bullish on beef?The big picture: For nearly 20 years, author Michael Pollan's simple answer to the complex question of what best to eat has driven diet trends: "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants."The last decade has seen a huge boom in plant-based diet culture and the rise of the "alternative meat" industry, which has seen a backslide in revenue and popularity with consumers' growing concern over processed foods (the new...
French-Japanese izakaya Bar Japonais opens on 14th Street
Bar Japonais, a chic French-Japanese izakaya, just opened in Logan Circle. Why it matters: The nouveau-Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant is an exciting new concept for the former Estadio space on 14th Street. Dig in: If the name sounds familiar, it's because sister restaurant Bar Chinois is already a popular...
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