Author Andrew W

Whoa! I’ve been following Lyman’s, the new bar coming next door to the Red Derby, for some time, but just heard some news: the blog Urban Daddy says they’re opening next week. The blog says it’s actually a Montana-themed bar, which is different from the Vermont theme we heard before. It’s rustic inside with lots…

Do you have kids and want them to get some exercise and play on a team? Kicks are for Kids is launching their newest soccer season soon. Here’s more from their posting to the Ward 1 listserve (Rodney Dangerfield not included): LATE SPRING SOCCER – (Boys & Girls – Ages 2 – 8) 6 WEEKS…

If you’re interested in budget, streetcars, the Bruce Monroe Park plans or Park View, read on! The list comes from the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force The Mayor’s Ward 1 Budget Meeting is today – Tuesday May 6th at 6:30 at the Columbia Heights Rec Center at 1480 Girard Street, NW (2 blocks south…

Today is Cinco de Mayo, a celebrating Mexico’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Despite not actually being Mexican Independence Day (that’s Sept. 16) it’s a big deal in the US, and lots of local spots are having events and deals for it. Plus, Mexican culture is pretty cool, as Anthony Bourdain…

This is pretty awesome: a little bit ago I received an email from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a national nonprofit based in Alexandria that works on cases of missing children and sexual exploitation. They have a coupon code for Nationals baseball tickets where if you enter “NCMEC” as the coupon code…

I don’t normally write about car accidents, but this is unusual. On Wednesday night, my friend was walking up 14th Street just south of Girard and saw the aftermath of a wreck in front of Domino’s: a car had jumped the curb and hit a sign, just missing a tree and the building itself. Police…

The Kentucky Derby, probably the most famous horse race in the world (and an excuse to get dressed up and have fun) is Saturday. Some local establishments are having some deals for you to get into the spirit. Acre 121 is showing the race on their TVs, plus $7 drink specials and a Derby Hat…