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Jan 10, 2023

First Look: Royal Sands Social Club Transports Locals To Florida Via Navy Yard

The team behind Mission and other big bars around D.C. has opened Royal Sands Social Club, a Florida-themed bar and restaurant, near Nationals Park.

Nov 18, 2021

Proposed Redistricted D.C. Map Would Transfer Navy Yard To Ward 8, Extend Ward 7 West Into Capitol Hill

The expected expansion of Ward 8 across the Anacostia River reflected the fact that fast-growing Ward 6 had more people than any other part of the city.

Jul 14, 2021

Capital Turnaround, A New 850-Seat Entertainment Venue In Navy Yard, Opens In August

Originally slated to open in March 2020, Capital Turnaround finally sees its big break.

Feb 26, 2021

New Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Rode Capital Bikeshare And Bike Twitter Got Real Excited

Buttigieg did get skewered online for having his seat too low for optimal riding.

Dec 07, 2020

This Map Shows Where Rents Are Dropping in D.C.

As of October, the average price of luxury apartments dropped from $2,669 to $2,387 per month.

Oct 12, 2020

Jackie, COVID-19, And D.C. Restaurants: Q&A With Executive Chef Jerome Grant

“What I serve at Jackie are comfort foods and flavors that I and my family eat every day at our dining table.” 

Sep 18, 2020

La Famosa’s Puerto Rican Cuisine In Navy Yard Is Meant To Feel ‘Like Home’

In November, before COVID-19, Joancarlo Parkhurst hosted a pop up of his forthcoming restaurant La Famosa at Right Proper Brewing Company in Brookland. The area’s Puerto Rican community came out in full force, he says. “I think D.C. is super interesting and pretty culturally sophisticated,” he says. “But there’s very limited representation when it comes…

Aug 04, 2020

Some Members Of Congress And Staffers Aren’t Wearing Masks. That’s Worrying To Their Capitol Hill Neighbors

Face coverings are required in House committee hearings and mask-wearing is a requirement on the House floor, but that doesn’t account for what happens in individual congressional offices.

May 29, 2020

Former Maydan Chefs’ New Caribbean Restaurant Bammy’s Is Ready To Take Orders in Navy Yard

Bammy’s will have popular Caribbean carry-out options like jerk chicken and rum drinks.

May 28, 2020

A Middle Eastern Cafe And Bakery Opens Inside Navy Yard Restaurant Albi This Weekend

Yellow, located in Albi’s private dining room, will open for carryout on Saturday.

 
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