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Jan 27, 2023

Will The Redeveloped Reeves Center ‘Bring Back Black Broadway?’

New proposals place heavy emphasis on the arts, and could include a Dave Chappelle Comedy Club, restaurants, and a Songbyrd Music House location.

Nov 21, 2022

Dukem Restaurant Founder Tefera Zewdie Dead At 66

Tefera Zewdie was known for paving the way for many others in D.C.’s Ethiopian community to launch businesses of their own or find employment.

Jul 23, 2021

U Street’s Velvet Lounge And Dodge City Are Closing For Good

The two mainstays of U Street nightlife couldn’t make it through the hard time wrought by the pandemic.

Nov 25, 2020

First Look: Taqueria Xochi’s Cheese-Filled Cemitas And House Made Tortillas Recall Childhood In Mexico

It’s inspired by street vendors, market stalls, and snack shops from across Mexico.

Aug 27, 2020

U Street Staple Twins Jazz Is Closing Permanently

The club helped bring about the resurgence of jazz on U Street in the early 2000s.

May 29, 2020

Demonstrators In D.C. Gather To Protest Death Of George Floyd

Protesters chanted “No justice, no peace!” and “I can’t breathe!”

Jun 24, 2019

Metro Police Investigating Officer’s Use Of Taser On Unarmed Man

A video that shows a Metro police officer repeatedly using a taser on an unarmed man is sparking outrage on social media.

Apr 16, 2019

The Funk Parade Is Getting Its Own Beer

The sour ale is brewed with dragon fruit, passion fruit, blackberry, milk sugar, and vanilla.

Apr 05, 2019

The Funk Parade Is Returning This Weekend. Here’s What You Need To Know

The 2019 theme is “Keepin’ The Funk Alive.”

Sep 25, 2018

‘It Just Happened So Quickly’: Two Gay Men Beaten On U Street NW In Potential Hate Crime

According to police, five suspects emerged from a car to assault two men walking in the 1500 block of U Street NW.

 
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