Work on the Memorial Bridge and New Hampshire Avenue between Washington Circle and Dupont Circle kicked off this week.
The intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and 16th and U Streets NW, one of the city’s busiest, has always been one of the more difficult traffic situations for Washingtonian cyclists to traverse. Often times, those on bikes (not to mention pedestrians) find themselves in the difficult position of having to break the law in order to safely navigate around the three-way confluence. Police had even set up traps to ticket cyclists who rode northeast up New Hampshire Avenue NW between T and U Streets, a one-way thoroughfare. But with the introduction of new contraflow bike lanes, unveiled this week, such issues could be a thing of the past.
If you’re heading out to lunch right now in the Dupont Circle area, consider stopping by to lend your support to a small protest against the imprisonment of 22 year-old Egyptian blogger Abdelkareem Soliman Amer, who was jailed by Egyptian government authorities for refusing to recant criticisms of repression and religious extremism on his blog. The protest started at noon, but they should be there for another 30 minutes or so, and we’re all for…
In what could be described as either the rebirth of Fear Factor or Anthony Bourdain’s dream come true, TasteDC.com — that hard-hearted harbinger of haggis — has organized the 1st Annual Unique and Unusual Food and Wine Festival. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 25 at the Women’s National Democratic Club in Dupont Circle’s Whittemore House, the festival will spotlight both rare ingredients and seldom seen animal parts that will make you moan with delight or squirm…
Once mainly a dumping ground for hotels in easy striking distance of both Georgetown and downtown, the District’s West End neighborhood has lately experienced a building boom that may bring more residents than ever into the quiet area east of Rock Creek Parkway, north of Foggy Bottom, and west of Dupont Circle. For years, the West End had been a veritable eye of the storm — remaining oddly quiet, while the rest of the…
What is D.C.’s motto? Any idea who’s always riding a horse in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park? More importantly, who doesn’t love a good online quiz? They are spectacular for passing the time as the hours creep and crawl towards the weekend. Today’s D.C. edition of Daily Candy brings us a little “How much do you know about D.C.?” quiz. It’s a mix of classic questions (when was D.C.’s flag adopted?) and ones that are slightly…
Yesterday, we fed you last-minute options for saving face with your sweetie. Today, we’ve put together a list of Valentine-y things to do for the less-committed that don’t involve reaching deep into your wallet for dinner and drinks. Love Shack For those of you who are halfway through your 60-day Valentine, take your sugar to a hotel bar. If you’re looking for elixir, CityZen will serve you some potion — or, at the very least,…
With six days until their February 15 deadline, the effort to keep Heurich House open to the public continues to gain momentum. From the Heurich House website, here is a run-down of the upcoming events that are being held to raise funds for this great cause. Friday, February 10, 5:30 – 7:30pm American University Department of History Hosts Reception $15/$10 with university, museum, or preservation non-profit ID. Pay at the Door. The Department of History…
TUESDAY Nextbook brings the hot and the hilarious to the DCJCC tonight, gathering Jonathan Ames (Wake Up, Sir), Lynn Harris (BreakupGirl.net, Miss Media) and Neal Pollack (Never Mind the Pollacks) for an “evening of erotic escapades.” The ideal way to get your J-Date in the mood. Tickets are available by calling 888-621-2230 between noon and 4 p.m., or can be purchased online at Nextbook. 1529 16th Street, NW, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY A wise man once…
With a piece that illustrates the unique beauty and historical significance of the Heurich House, the Post has published an article on Washington’s very own piece of the Victorian Era. From the article, docent Mary Anne Hoffman observes, “This is the last grand splash of high Victoriana,” also noting that Heurich House is “a time capsule.” The Post goes on to describe the intricate details and furnishings of the house, transporting the reader back to…
