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Mar 22, 2023

Silver Spring’s Tastee Diner Abruptly Closes After More Than 80 Years In Business

The 24-hour diner that opened in 1935 shuttered abruptly to make way for a new development.

Jul 09, 2018

American City Diner Closing After 30 Years In Chevy Chase

Owners announced the news Sunday on Facebook.

Oct 23, 2017

Robo-Restaurant Eatsa Cuts The Cord

They lasted less than a year.

Feb 06, 2017

9th Street Is Losing Both Chao Ku And A & D Bar

The twin closures are a blow for those who prefer the casual and affordable to trendy and high-end.

Mar 16, 2016

Metro Riders Respond To Shutdown With Memes, Emojis, and Mixed Emotions

Metro is slated to re-open tomorrow at 5 a.m.

Sep 27, 2013

Reminder: The National Aquarium Closes On Monday

A spokeswoman for the National Aquarium said no special events are planned for Monday, but a regular shark feeding will happen at 2 p.m.

May 09, 2013

National Aquarium in D.C. to Close September 30

Prepare to say goodbye to some fishy friends. Because of ongoing renovations at the U.S. Commerce Department’s headquarters at 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, the National Aquarium is getting the boot.

Feb 14, 2013

Hell Is Other Burgers: Ray’s Closed, Apparently for Good

Michael Landrum’s pair of burger joints appears to be no more.

Jan 10, 2013

Barnes & Noble Closing Union Station Store—For Real This Time

After a deal to extend its lease by one year fell through, the Barnes & Noble bookstore that anchors the western end of Union Station will be closing at the end of February, the company tells DCist.

Dec 12, 2012

Henderson Hints That Some D.C. Schools Slated for Closure Could Be Spared

After hearing from D.C. legislators and community members, Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson hinted that some of the 20 schools slated for closure could be spared.

 
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