I recently got a good question from a reader who’s a new mom: are there any good moms or parents groups in our area? Or how about websites or web forums? I know there’s the DC Urban Moms and Dads forum, but I’ve heard it kind of turns into troll city sometimes, similar to the…
Columbia Heights Day, the annual street festival on 11th Street, is upon us: it’s Saturday, June 16th from 11am-6pm. Running from Park Road to Irving Street, the fest will have artisans and vendors, two stages with music, dance and classes, plus a kids carnival at Tubman School and a beer garden for bigger kids. And…
Not great news for coffee fans: the lease for Qualia Coffee at 3917 Georgia Avenue NW ends in late 2019, according to PoP. The owner of the building is putting it up for sale, and Qualia’s owner Joel Finkelstein owner confirmed the details. The other day I chatted with staff, who said they were looking…
Gussini, the discount store which replaced Staples at DCUSA last year, is moving out. There are moving sale signs in the window, plus big signs for 50% off. I was surprised when the store came in, as I’d never heard of it — it’s based in suburban Maryland and has a few stores around the…
Howard University owns a number of empty buildings along Georgia Avenue between V and W Streets and wants your opinion on what should go there. The area was planned to be redeveloped into the Howard Town Square development, including a grocery store, which was stalled and eventually canceled after a dispute between the university and…
If you like Jamaican food, there’s a new option on Georgia Avenue for you: Taste of Jamaica. The spot just opened and has a pretty big menu, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. I haven’t been to this spot yet but really like Jamaican food. This spot moved from 528 H Street NE, which people seemed…
If you’re a fan of Wendy’s Frosties, get yourself to the location at 3900 Georgia Ave NW, they’re selling them for 50 cents for a limited time. I’m not sure for how long, but they have a contest going until May 31, so maybe that’s when. That’s the only Wendy’s in town that I’m aware…
Powell Bilingual Elementary School on Upshur is a school that serves a lot of kids in our area, and they’re having a spring carnival and fundraiser this Saturday at the Roosevelt High School football field. There will be a lot of games and fun for kids, plus grilling, and snacks from Annie’s Ace Hardware, performances,…
The Funk Parade, one of our area’s most fun events, is this Saturday! The event goes all day with a street festival from 1-7pm, the actual parade from 5-6pm, and a music fest starting at 7pm, plus post-event concerts at the Lincoln and Howard Theatres. Events and the street festival stretch from 14th and U…
If you live around Georgia Avenue, it’s time to get excited: I just walked by Sonny’s Pizza from the Colony Club folks and Call Your Mother, the Jewish deli from the Timber Pizza crew, and both are coming along. Both places sound amazing. Call Your Mother, in the previous Alfie’s/Tchoup’s space, will have bagels that…