August’s last weekend has come and gone. We hope you spent it well. We know we did, and we didn’t even get to everything we had planned. The photo was snapped by Melissa during Saturday’s rain showers. Nothing compared to Category 5 Katrina bearing down on New Orleans as we type. Capital Weather is keeping everyone updated. If you have friends or family in Katrina’s path, please encourage them to stay safe and evacuate.
This week is the last week of summer (in practice at least), so we know that many of you will be taking it slow, or out of town completely. We will try to keep the posts flowing so that you can get in some quality slacking to end your summer in style. If you are still bored in your empty offices, check out what happened last week on DCist.
— Capitol Hill lost one of its well-known establishments Wednesday night when Capitol Lounge was gutted by fire.
— The National Book Festival announces its September 24 lineup.
— HBO options “The Washingtonienne” with Sarah Jessica Parker set to co-produce.
— DCist is up-in-arms after officials from China and the National Zoo overlook “Butterstick” as a name option for our beloved…well, Butterstick.
— DCist checks out new Glover Park restaurant Town Hall.
— Michael Brown jumps into the District’s mayoral race, bringing the pool to five.
– Historic D.C. hospital Walter Reed set to close.
— Starting this Monday (August 29) the city can cool off with a new Rita’s location on Rhode Island Ave.
