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One Cool Metro Conductor
Metro has one cool cat driving those trains. I don’t know his name nor his face but I know his voice. You know the guy. He’s the one with the silky smooth vocal chords you can understand. They’re so clear you think you’re listening to FM radio. Some of the conductors sound bored or rushed or […]
We Could Use A Man Like Iron Eyes Cody Again
This is no condemnation of the March for Lifer’s specifically, instead it’s a condemnation of all groups who use and subsequently abuse the National Mall & surrounding neighborhoods. The above photo (corner of Constitution Ave & 7th ST) is only a small sample of the litter spread around the Mall Tuesday after the march. No […]
Downtown Retail – F Street & Vida Fitness
We have two retail updates for you today… Vida Fitness is opening their third installation in the Renaissance Washington Hotel at 999 9th Street, NW in mid-June. Alden Shoes, signed by Akridge, will take up residence at 921 F Street, NW, in the retail corridor lining the north side of F Street [PDF] in Carroll Square. Alden Shoes […]
Nando’s Restaurant Coming To 819 7th St NW (Old Skate Shop)!
We’ve received word that Nando’s Chicken Restaurant (based out of England South Africa) will be moving into the old Asylum Skate Shop space at 819 7th St NW! Looks like they’ll be giving Hooters (825 7th) some real competition. Check out the menu (pdf). Just remember that the prices on the menu are in British […]