Cleveland Park and Woodley Park have a history and charm that have made them stand apart from the bustle of Washington, D.C., for decades. These districts are both prized for a unique balance of residential stability and commercial vibrancy, yet a simmering debate among residents and policymakers has sprouted over the vibrancy and commercial health of their […]
William Christenberry’s legacy within the art world is rooted in his capacity to shine a light on the Southern American experience in his various creative endeavors. Novelist, poet and essayist Walker Percy was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Nov. 5, 1936 and his abiding love for the landscape of rural Alabama — the heart of his childhood
Carol Rowan, an experienced fine artist from Woodley Park, is known for her intricate monochrome sketches. Her stunning artistry is represented in a number of prestigious venues, like the Corcoran Gallery of Art and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.” Her most recent solo exhibition showcased her extraordinary graphite drawings, which represented a nearly lost art
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Tyra Banks’ popular ice cream shop, Smize and Dream, returned to Woodley for the summer for another round of success. The shop began as a pop-up, but has recently become a weekend staple by popular demand, with existing fans requesting their business continue on weekends. Now ice cream aficionados can relish both scoops and pint pickups —
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If the hungry crowds devouring bagels outside had their way, the self-proclaimed “Jew-ish” deli Call Your Mother, housed in a bright pink Georgetown rowhouse, would undoubtedly receive official approval to continue serving sandwiches to the masses. However, some neighbors on the affluent street are not pleased with strangers consuming pastrami and candied salmon on their
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Adapting to New Realities: The Restaurant Sector’s Response to a Global Pandemic In the culinary landscape, adaptability has been the cornerstone for new and established restaurants alike during the global health crisis. The narrative of successful transformation is encapsulated in stories from two distinct establishments in Washington D.C., a Mexican pop-up and a French café,
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When Roofers Union, the beloved multi-level bar and restaurant on 18th Street Northwest in the vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood, shuttered its doors last November, the proprietors of nearby Code Red saw an opportunity. Nik Namdar and Natalia Alexander, the dynamic duo behind Code Red, quickly seized the chance to breathe new life into this iconic
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If you live in the Midwest, you already know the deal: one week you’re scraping ice off your windshield, and the next you’re squinting through 95-degree sun thinking, “I really hope my AC is up for this.” That swing is exactly why your air conditioner needs more attention than people give it. A little maintenance
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Sitting at the helm of one of Washington, D.C.’s oldest neighborhoods, the Georgetown Business Improvement District (GBID) enters its twenty-fifth year building community and commercial vitality. With the ongoing challenge of the area’s physical attraction and economic vitality, the GBID’s Board just adopted a new 5-year strategic plan to tackle these issues. One significant aspect of this
