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Aug 08, 2019

D.C. Pools Will Start Closing For The Season This Weekend

You know that summer is almost over when the pools start to close. 

Aug 31, 2017

Boss Shepherd’s Closes Today, And They’re Offering Discounts To Clear Out The Bar

The Southern-inspired restaurant is closing today and hosting a special $5 happy hour starting at 3 p.m.

Jul 11, 2017

Rising Rent Prices Beer Hangout RFD Out Of Gallery Place

After 15 years, they served their last pint.

Jun 09, 2017

Ripple Will Close In Cleveland Park on June 24

“Slowing demand” caused the latest blow for the neighborhood’s dining scene.

Nov 30, 2016

The BBQ Joint Closes After Short Stint On 14th St.

“It all seemed like it made sense,” says chef and owner Andrew Evan, but high costs and a bad location led him to close the restaurant down less than a year after opening.

Jan 27, 2016

[UPDATED] Back In Business: Smithsonian, National Mall, And More Are Open Today

Tickets for the Washington Monument went on sale this morning.

Jan 22, 2016

Closed And Cancelled: Here Are The Places You Can’t Go This Weekend

All isn’t lost on getting out of the house, though, once snow (hopefully) stops falling on Sunday.

Jan 06, 2014

Sorry, Kids: D.C. Public Schools Will Be Open Tomorrow

“Parents should dress their students appropriately to stay warm in the very cold temperatures on their way to and from school.”

Dec 10, 2013

You Have The Day Off*, And Other Information

In the face of one upon two inches of snow, the federal and District governments are closed today. That’s why you’re probably still tucked into bed and not reading this.

Nov 14, 2012

Robot Kaya Henderson Wants to Close Your School

As news broke yesterday of a list of 20 D.C. public schools that city officials want to see closed, many parents received a phone call from what sounded like a robot-version of Chancellor Kaya Henderson informing them of the plan.

 
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