Last night at 7 p.m., approximately 30 LGBTs and their supporters gathered inside the Rite Aid at the corner of 13th and U St. NW for a “hug-in.” The event was a response to the reported ousting of a hugging gay couple by the store’s manager last week. Although organizer The New Gay had asked people not to give the store any warning, the staff (and security guard) didn’t seem very surprised when the…

>> Tonight is the annual 17th Street High Heel Race. The classic D.C. drag event kicks off officially at 9 p.m., but you’ll want to take your position on 17th St. NW between Church and R well before that (we’d recommend 7 at the latest). If you’re looking to make a queer night of it, don’t forget about the Hug-In planned at the U Street Rite Aid at 7 p.m., and the pre-Hug-In Happy Hour…

Following up on Friday’s entry about a gay couple who was kicked out of the Rite Aid at 13th and U Streets NW, the New Gay is organizing a hug-in set to take place at the store tomorrow night at 7 p.m., just before the annual 17th Street High Heel Race. If you plan to go, be sure to pledge your attendance via evite. The New Gay asks two things for everyone participating in…

The Red Sox has permeated nearly every facet of Bostonist’s lives. When they’re not live-blogging the games, waxing poetic about the games, thanking Curt Schilling for his splendid work, or telling Dane Cook to watch his hair, they’re watching certain presidential candidates hop on the Red Sox bandwagon (sorry, Gothamist). The Sox are so branded on the local brain that people are using the Series to spice up their sex lives. Speaking of spice, Bostonist…

This week’s Metro Weekly reports some disturbing news that a gay couple was kicked out of a local Rite Aid pharmacy without reason. Jay Hill and Mike Browne went into the store at 13th and U streets NW last Friday to make a purchase, and they embraced as they browsed an aisle. Hill told MW the manager walked by, saw them and did a double take. The manager then asked the security guard on duty…

Wow! It seems like we haven’t posted anything since last year! We hope you enjoyed your holiday and are at least 86% less hungover than yesterday. The new year begins with an extra day off for many of you, as federal offices are closed in remembrance of President Ford. Those planning to go to work, or for that matter, anywhere else, should heed these street closures and parking restrictions. If you’re out and about and…

DCist wandered into a police barricade this morning at 15th and K streets NW. According to the security guard for our building at the perimeter, there is a robbery in progress at Rite Aid at the corner of 15th and L streets and a gunman on the scene. We’ve heard that there may be a hostage situation, but details are sketchy. Both automobile and foot traffic is a mess, and man is that detour to…