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May 26, 2017

Pentagon City’s New Sugar Factory American Brasserie Takes Indulgence To The Next Level

Including 36 oz “goblet” cocktails, “monster” burgers, “insane” milkshakes, and even a $99 ice cream sundae for 12.

Oct 18, 2016

Survey: D.C. Chooses Twix As Top Choice For Halloween Candy

Most states went for candy corn, though.

Oct 04, 2016

The History Of The Senate’s Sweet Candy Desk

Senate Republicans have a lock on the candy desk, a drawer for sweet-toothed legislators from both sides of the aisle.

May 02, 2016

Police Are Looking For Suspects Who Were Spotted Photographing, Watching Children In Northwest

MPD has also increased visibility in targeted areas around schools and playgrounds.

Oct 31, 2012

MPD Warns Parents and Kids to Avoid Candy That’s Not Factory-Wrapped

D.C. police today warned parents and kids to avoid candy that isn’t factory-wrapped. Well, at least they’re not advising that you get your kids’ bounty X-rayed. (Yes, it has happened.)

Feb 09, 2012

Good Stuff Eatery and Coco Sala Make Sweet, Sweet Chocolate

Good Stuff Eatery and Co Co. Sala introduce milkshake-inspired chocolates just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Oct 26, 2011

Gray Proposes Tax Increase on Movie Concessions

Can we call it the Junior Mint tax? Mayor Vince Gray will reportedly propose a five percent sales tax on concessions sold at movie theaters around the city.

Nov 01, 2010

The Halloween Candy Buy Back Is Just Wrong

First, retailers pushed “Black Friday” specials back to infringe on the prime costume-making season. Then, Halloween displays started getting pulled earlier and earlier to prepare for the winter holiday seasons. But in this burgeoning war against Halloween in America, this is where I draw the line: Halloween Candy Buy Back programs.

Nov 02, 2009

Where’s Your Halloween Costume, Mr. President?

So President Barack Obama and First lady Michelle Obama opened up the White House to trick-or-treaters on Saturday, which is pretty cool. Kids from 11 D.C. area schools were invited to come by and meet the first couple as they handed out this administration’s version of a Halloween treat: White House M&Ms, a sugar cookie, and … you guessed it, dried fruit. Talk about boo. Michelle is clearly dressed up for the holiday here,…

Jul 15, 2009

Meet Your New Peeps

A Peeps store at National Harbor sounded pretty absurd on its face. What does a Peeps store do once Easter is over and the Post’s uploaded its last Peeps Show image? DCist has the answer. At a media luncheon hosted by the National Confectioners Association today, this writer learned that Peeps isn’t just expanding into the National Harbor. Peeps is making a move on Christmas—and Halloween. The following images may shock more traditional readers. Be…

 
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