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'They obviously didn't think about the impact to the restaurant' | Winners and losers in DC's Monumental deal
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A monumental pivot means Capital One Arena and the Washington Wizards and Capitals will stay in the District until 2050. Monumental signed a deal with the city for $515 million over three years. According to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor Muriel Bowser will transmit her...
DC Wharf to host ‘Bloomaroo’ spring festival
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Bloomaroo, the Wharf’s annual spring festival, is happening this Saturday afternoon, after it was postponed due to last weekend’s rainy weather. The festival is spread across the entire Wharf, featuring multiple stages with live music, crafts for children, karaoke, anime movie screenings, Blossom martinis and a beauty bar. The highlight […]
Beloved College Park Bar Closes After 65 Years
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – On March 22, 2024, Town Hall Liquor & Bar permanently closed after 65 years of operation. In August 2023, property owner LV Collective sent out 60-day vacate notices to multiple tenants including Town Hall. Other businesses that will be forced to either relocate or close include Mr. Fries Man, Box’d Kitchen, Main Event Barbershop, and more.
Local music legend Joe Blunt dies
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — A legendary voice in the world of classic soul and R&B has been silenced forever. Joe Blunt, a lifelong DMV resident, died Tuesday at this home in Temple Hills. He was 74 years old. Blunt is known for being one of the lead signers for...
New 'Burn' documentary shines spotlight on Howard University students
A Howard University architecture student is on a mission to capture the voices and stories of his Howard classmates. Quaran Ahmad and a few other filmmakers created a unique documentary titled "Burn." FOX 5 photojournalist Jesse Burkett-Hall has the story.
D.C.'s only Swiss restaurant is closing on H Street
Farewell, fondue: D.C.'s only Swiss restaurant Stable is closing next week on H Street, NE, and will soon reopen as a steak frites spot under the same ownership.Why it matters: H Street has been hit with a series of high-profile restaurant and bar closures, so chef/owners David Fritsche and Silvan Kraemer hope their rebrand to Steak Frites DC will bring a welcome new destination to the neighborhood.Catch up quick: Stable opened seven years ago and was popular for Swiss delicacies like raclette and homemade breads — traditions they kept alive through the pandemic with private dining chalets.Kraemer says Stable...
Prince George's County chef in quarterfinals of Food Network show
A Prince George’s County chef and former NFL player is in the quarterfinals of the Food Network show “Tournament of Champions.”. After playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers, Chef Tobias Dorzon went to culinary school and worked as a private chef. He now owns...
Angel Gregorio: Champion for the Home-Cooked Meal
Angel Gregorio, founder of The Spice Suite, is a champion for the home-cooked meal, encouraging her patrons to experiment with spices in their cabinet and strengthen their family ties while doing so. The post Angel Gregorio: Champion for the Home-Cooked Meal appeared first on The Washington Informer.
DC Metro Club alumni praise Hulu documentary ‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’
Hulu viewers are currently enjoying the new documentary “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” but did you know that the Atlanta festival was actually sparked by creative folks from our area?. WTOP caught up with D.C. natives Amadi Boone, Monique Tolliver-Logan and Emma Horton-Ferguson, who were pivotal in...
Iconic cherry blossom tree inspires visitors in last season before being removed
Iconic cherry blossom tree inspires visitors in last season before being removed. WASHINGTON- A hollow trunk cherry blossom tree at the south end of the Tidal Basin, also known as, Stumpy, inspires visitors with its persistence amidst peak cherry blossom bloom. The tree went viral across social media in 2020, now people from all over come to visit Stumpy. The tree’s roots are affected by Tidal Basin flooding, leading to the Stumpy stature, but also creating the iconic D.C. attraction.
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