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Feb 15, 2024

Inside The Brutal Closure Of Promising D.C. Mexican Restaurants Las Gemelas And Destino

The staff received no notice the spots were shutting down, and the owners face significant debt.

Jun 29, 2023

D.C.’s Air Quality Is In Code Red (Again). Here’s What’s Closed And Canceled Across The Region

Summer is supposed to be fun in the sun, but it’s tough when the smoke won’t go away. Here’s what’s closing/modifying around the region.

Mar 05, 2019

Dupont Gay Bar Cobalt Has Closed

Much like Town Danceboutique, it’s slated to be turned into residential property.

Feb 07, 2019

Brookland’s Steel Plate Is Closing After Five Years

Owner Diton Pashaj says that “we wanted to build a place that would be somewhere we would want to hang out.”

Feb 17, 2017

Dumbarton Oaks Will Close In July For 8 Months Of Renovations

The stormwater management system dates back to the gardens’ creation in the 1920s and the time has come for an overhaul.

Nov 17, 2016

Dumbarton House Museum To Close Until April

The complete an overhaul of the HVAC system and make other repairs to the historic Georgetown home.

Mar 29, 2016

Elevator Issue Causes Yet Another Closure Of The Washington Monument

40+ people were evacuated safely.

Mar 15, 2016

Watch Out For The Closing Doors: How To Get Around Without Metrorail On Wednesday

When you’ve got somewhere to go …

Nov 18, 2015

Maryland’s Washington College Campus Closed Through Thanksgiving Break

No students remain on campus.

Nov 17, 2015

Washington College Campus Will Remain Closed For Third Day

The Eastern Shore school says it has not received any direct threats but “in the interest of caution” is evacuating.

 
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