It was 20 years ago today the The Real World first aired, and it was only a few years ago that D.C. has the displeasure of hosting MTV's seminal reality show.
In the Department of Feeling Old: Real World Premiered 20 Years Ago Today, D.C. Installment May Stand as Worst Season
And Now, 10 Minutes of People Dancing Just for the Hell of It
Last Sunday, throngs of people flooded into Dupont Circle to shimmy on the dance floor. Why? To take part in "Dance in the Circle" a promotional event for dance companies from around Washington.
Nine Minutes of Idiots Hitting Each Other With Pillows
On Saturday, several hundred Washingtonians felt it necessary to go down to the National Mall or Dupont Circle and hit each other with pillows that they probably didn't wash beforehand.
Dupont Traffic Lights Going Dark Today for Upgrades
Well, this is going to be fun. Starting at 10 a.m. the District Department of Transportation is shutting off the traffic signals around Dupont Circle so the agency can install a battery-backup system.
Potomac Phil Predicts Another Six Weeks of Balmy Winter
On the same day that something happened in a small town in Pennsylvania, Potomac Phil emerged from his mid-winter slumber for long enough to tell anxious D.C. residents what they didn't want to hear -- we've got six more weeks of winter coming.
Dupont Circle Metro Entrance to Close Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, the Dupont Circle Metro station's southern entrance will close down for at least eight months so three escalators can be replaced.
Fast Gourmet Owners to Build Second Restaurant in Dupont
The owners of Fast Gourmet are finally expanding their business, WUSA reports. Juan and Manuel Olivera will take their expert sandwich-making to Dupont Circle in late March. Don't worry, the new place will stay open just as late.
Melody Records Closing Shop After 34 Years in Dupont Circle
Melody Records, a fixture of Dupont Circle for 34 years, announced yesterday it is closing its doors.
Just a Reminder: MPD District Boundaries Change on Sunday
MPD district boundaries are changing Sunday. Get to know your new precincts.
No Charges in Death of GW Student
No one will be charged in the death of GW grad student and Afghanistan war vet Patrick Casey.
Dupont Circle Ghost Bike Removed Again
At some point this week, a ghost bike that had sat on and off at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and R and 20th Streets NW for the last three years was removed.
Heritage India's Liquor License Suspended
File this under the news that was to be expected -- Dupont Circle's Heritage India had its liquor license suspended today, reports WJLA.
A Few Metro Escalators Done, Many To Go
For users of the Foggy Bottom Metro station, yesterday was a big day -- after months of commuter backups and having to climb immobilized escalators, the station's third escalator was re-opened after a full replacement.
Inside the Brewmaster's Castle
The Brewmaster's Castle is full of history. And ghosts. Maybe.
What's Up with the Dupont Underground?
In the last few years, there has been a renewed interest in making something out of the former trolley station known as The Dupont Underground. What was it, and what will it be?
High Heel Race Celebrates 25 Years
Tonight will certainly be a fantastic night to celebrate one of the District's most endearing Halloween traditions: the High Heel Race.
Yes, Asian-Inspired Dishes Can Have 1,300 Calories In Them
Fortune's got the scoop on a new Chipotle-owned fast food concept -- an Asian restaurant called ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen that will open in Dupont Circle in a matter of days.
Thief Brazenly Steals Bike in Dupont Circle as People Walk By
You might have the idea that bike theft in the District of Columbia is something that occurs under the cloak of darkness or in areas where foot traffic is at a minimum. Of course, that just isn't the case. Take, for example, this video, which shows a thief stealing a bike on a late Thursday afternoon along busy Connecticut Avenue as dozens of pedestrians simply stroll by.
Dupont Circle Metro Entrance to Close For Escalator Repairs
We hope you're fond of that Walt Whitman quote inscribed along the north entrance of the Dupont Circle Metro station -- because you'll be seeing a lot more of it, starting early next year.
First Look: Hank's Oyster Bar and Lounge
After many months of permit discussions with the community, Hank's Bar and Lounge in Dupont Circle will open on August 16.
Casa Nonna Hosts Free Gelato Hour
Today from 1-2 p.m., Casa Nonna will launch their street-side gelato cart by giving away free gelato. They will rotate flavors such as Meyer lemon, stracciatella, ricotta and fig vin cotto swirl, and Italian nocciola.
Video: Going (Dupont) Underground
When the temperature breaches the century mark, where better to head than underground? That's precisely what the folks over at iStrategyLabs did.
The Bicycle, The Blue Honda and The Broken Water
Usually, when we hear that a cyclist and a driver got into an altercation, the end result is rarely a good one. This time, it was, well, interesting.
Popular Gay Nightclub Apex Closes, Has Been Sold
Apex Nightclub, the 18-and-over dance spot popular with the District's LGBT and college residents, closed its doors last weekend and has been sold.
Woman Guilty of Negligent Homicide in Dupont Hit and Run
It appears as if the "the post-traumatic stress disorder I got when I lived in post-war Albania suddenly kicked in" defense didn't work too well for Jorida Davidson: a D.C. jury found the 31-year-old guilty of negligent homicide for hitting Kiela Ryan with her SUV near Dupont Circle last October.
Jury Deliberates in Dupont Hit and Run Trial
A D.C. jury has heard closing arguments and has begun deliberations in a trial which will determine the fate of 31-year-old Jorida Davidson, who stands accused of hitting Kiela Ryan with her SUV in Dupont Circle and then fleeing the scene last October.
Photo Booth: D.C. Flag Tattoo Day
To D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, they were the "tattooed people." But to the hundreds of residents that showed up in Dupont Circle yesterday to show off their D.C. flag tattoos, they were simply proud of their city and willing to show it.
D.C. Ink: Flag-Tatted to Gather at Dupont Tomorrow
Part celebration of the District's hometown pride and part protest of the city's longstanding second-class status, organizers of DC Flag Tattoo Day: Flag Day in the Flesh have put the word out to anyone who has a stars-and-bars tattoo -- and even those who don't -- to gather at Dupont Circle at 6 p.m. tomorrow.
Police Redistricting Process Gets Underway
Many residents in the District of Columbia were up in arms over the decennial ward redistricting process which would have meant some residents switching councilmembers. What many residents might not realize is that a similar reorganization of the city's police structure is also currently underway.
Suspicious Package Reported Near Dupont Circle
UPDATE: Well, that wasn't too serious -- the package has already been cleared. However, traffic might be messy in the area for a little while due to the temporary disruption.

