There are roughly 6,000 American Red Cross volunteers on the ground in 13 states and U.S. territories whose sole purpose is to help their neighbors. These 6,000 volunteers are helping…
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Big Top on the Mall
The Greatest Show on Earth my have come and gone, but the days of circus acrobatics are far from over. (Ringling Brothers closed in 2007 after 146 years) And this…
DC Westin Hotel Kitchen Fire
Fire broke out in the kitchen at the Westin Hotel at Thomas Circle in Northwest DC Saturday evening. Smoke was billowing from the Westin’s rooftop and more than a dozen…
A Scalding Roasting from DC’s Filter Coffeehouse
by Chito Peppler Filter Coffeehouse and Espresso Bar the long-time coffee shop in downtown DC just called RUNINOut a “Piece of Crap.” Apparently they weren’t happy with the pictures that the…
Tacos & Tequila Festival
*** DC’s 1st Taco Festival *** ** Over 40 Craft Breweries/80+ Beers Included ** ** Tequila Pavilion (Mezcal Too!) ** DC’s Best Taquerias and Taco Trucks Come Together to Showcase DC’s…
Days Inn Easton to be Torn Down for Da Vinci Science Center
The Da Vinci Center is coming to Easton. A 170,000 square foot science center with a 500,000 gallon saltwater tank featuring sharks and a large-screen movie theater is coming to…
EU Embassy Run Record $4K Raised
Washington, D.C. – The 8th annual EU Embassy Run kicked off without a hitch last Saturday. Earlier on, the cold front threatened to dump rain all across DC that morning,…
Mad Man Rampage on Good Friday @ Glory Days
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]hortly after noon, a mad man forced his way to Glory Days Grill on John Milton Drive in Reston, VA swinging a big chain at customers and employees. First he threatened…
Ben’s ChilI Bowl Honors Wizards
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] new mural has been painted on the wall of Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street. The mural features star players John Wall and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards.…
Flower Power in Anacostia
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]njoy an interactive art installation, art exhibitions, floral arranging classes, workshops, live music, spring fashion. Free and Family-Friendly. Part of the Anacostia River Festival, a premier event of the 2017 National…
Construction Workers Stuck on a Boom in SE DC
DC Fire and EMS have rescued two construction workers stuck about 10 stories high on a disabled boom lift in the Navy Yard neighborhood in Southeast DC. The construction workers…
DC’s Namesake Bar Closes
One of Foggy Bottom’s premier sports bars has closed its doors for the last time. After after opening in 2002, the tavern that bears the name of DC’s statehood movement has sadly…
Atlanta’s First Cat Cafe
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his month, the first cat cafe in Atlanta will open. Java Cats Cafe was initially funded as a kickstarter project by founder Hadyn Hilton. They have partnered with PAWS Atlanta, which…
All 230 Arrested Charged with Felony Rioting
[dropcap]DC[/dropcap] Police arrested 230 on Inauguration Day and charged all of them with felony rioting. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated the offense is punishable by up to 10 years in…
Unprecedented Inaugural Concert Held at Lincoln for Trump
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]ccording to President-elect Donald Trump, the Make America Great Again Concert was one-of-a-kind, unprecedented. “So this journey began 18 months ago. I had something to do with it, but you…
George Michael Dies on Christmas Day
George Michael, the British pop star renowned for his hits Careless Whisper and Last Christmas died today in London. He was 53. In a statement, the star’s publicist said: “It…
New Cleveland Park Library to Open Mid 2018
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]onstruction of the Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, located at 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW has begun. The Library hired the design/build team of Gilbane and Perkins Eastman for the project, which is currently funded…
Cuban Corner’s Cabrejas Reflects Castro’s Death
The walls of the Cuban Corner in Rockville MD, are adorned with names of famous and accomplished Cubans, chronicling major events in US-Cuba relations. Although owner, Joaquin Cabrejas hasn’t been home…
MD SmartBuy – Dream come True for Homebuyers
As part of the Maryland “You’ve Earned It” Program, the state of MD will provide a lower interest rate loan and provide $5K down. Best of all, they will pay…
Thanksgiving at the Black Squirrel
Get ready this Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 24th) for The Black Squirrel’s annual Thank-You Thanksgiving $10 All-You-Can-Eat Black Squirrel Feast. Starting at 11:30 am, we’re putting out a full Thanksgiving buffet…
Senator Schumer’s Hunan Hangout Burns
[dropcap]H[/dropcap]unan Dynasty located at 215 Pennsylvania Ave SE in Capitol Hill caught on fire yesterday. The fire came from the HVAC system possibly from something in the air duct. Besides…
REI to Open Flagship Store in NOMA DC
REI is coming to DC and they’re throwing a block party for everyone: Doors open at 10am Friday and Saturday; and 11am Sunday. Weekend highlights include: Friday Festivities kick off…
Half Smoke Eating Contest @Ben’s Chili Bowl H Street
Photos by Jason Morenz On Saturday, Sept 17, during the H Street Festival, Ben’s Chili Bowl welcomed eaters and spectators to the 4th Annual Half Smoke Eating Contest. Whoever ate…
H Street Fest 16 – Its a Wrap
[dropcap]H[/dropcap] Street Festival ’16 is one for the record books and once again another huge hit. From dancers to acrobats there was no shortage of performers. There were lots of exhibits…
Ben’s Upstairs – H Street Festival
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]en’s Upstairs soft opening occurred in conjunction with the annual H Street Festival [srizonfbalbum id=57]
Ben’s Upstairs – Southern with a Splash of Caribbean Debuts on H
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his weekend, H Street will transform into a boulevard of food, fun & festivities. And Ten01 will transform into Ben’s Upstairs, a new concept from the family that created Ben’s Chili…
“No Lifeguard on Duty” at Fairfax County Pools
FAIRFAX, VA – For the first time in over 40 years, Fairfax County will allow hotels and condominium complexes to stand down their lifeguards. That’s what Tyson’s Sheraton Premiere did…
Hanging up with the Hangar
I really want this place to do well. Hangar Club, a former strip club in Temple Hills, MD – closed two years ago, calling it an “imminent danger to the…
#LoveJerk: Caribbean Citations – Downtown Anacostia
[dropcap]U[/dropcap]nder the DC codes, there are more than 79 reasons you can get a parking ticket and in DC, with an average of 2.9 tickets issued every minute, it is…
EU Embassy Run Raises 2K for Team River Runner
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n Sat, May 14, the annual EU Embassy Run was held formally for only the fifth time, yet it was bigger and better than ever before. Doubling the numbers from the…
Caribbean Culture Thrives at Sandovan
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][text_output] [dropcap]I[/dropcap] t’s been a few years since the last Caribbean Carnival took place on Georgia Ave, and since then the big carnival has moved north to Baltimore. But…
Urban Thai
Urban Thai nestled in quaint Crystal City, VA strives to provide convenient, healthy, and authentic Thai food in modern counter-service restaurants. Food quality will be fully consistent, while the ambience will reflect…
Farewell Ole Mio
To Our Loyal Patrons, Lovers of Fine Food, Great Drinks, and The Good Life, We want to personally reach out to all of you who we have met over the years,…
Upshur Rising
Petworth News recently stated that the 800 block of Upshur Street NW is quickly becoming Restaurant Row. Already known for Crane & Turtle, Domku and Petworth Citizen, among others. Let’s…
Duck Chang Recognized for Food Safety Excellence
Peter Chang, owner of Duck Chang Restaurant in Annandale, VA, was recently recognized by Fairfax County for demonstrating excellent active managerial control in food safety. Over the past 10 months, the Health…
VRE now goes to Fredericksburg
Starting Monday, a new Virginia Railway Express train will run all the way from Union Station in DC to Fredericksburg VA.
Marine Corps Musem – Final Phase
FINAL PHASE – Completing the Circle On March 27, 2015 the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, in cooperation with the National Museum of the Marine Corps , broke ground for the 126,000 square…
Plenty Bars Open for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not just for family and feasting — it’s also for football and drinking. Here are some spots that will be open where you could catch a game. Parlay Sports…
First Family Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Malia, and Sasha volunteer at Friendship Place, a local organization in Washington, DC that serves the local homeless population. November 25, 2015. “It’s not…
7 Locks Brewing Opens in Rockville
7 Locks Brewing opens tomorrow at an industrial park in Rockville. The 15-barrel system at the Rockville warehouse location is capable of producing about 3,000 kegs per year. Owners Jim…
DC’s Marijuana Debacle
OPINION [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast November, D.C. voters approved Initiative 71 which allowed DC residents to cultivate and smoke marijuana in their homes. Despite Congress objection , the initiative became law earlier this year.…
Catharsis on the Mall
The National Mall was the scene of a two-day vigil which included a ceremonial burning of an interactive art installation dedicated to victims of the drug war. Catharsis on the Mall: A…
Arlington Finances Ballston Mall
Arlington’s County Board gave the green light to $55 million in renovations for Ballston Common Mall, to turn it into a mixed-use, entertainment-oriented development. By a unanimous vote, the County agreed to…
Lime Fresh Closes all Locations – Becomes Rubio’s
There’s now one less place to go for super cheap Happy Hour for $3 tacos and $3 Coronas in Arlington and Chinatown Last year, Lime Fresh closed its Columbia Heights…
Veterans Day Deals Around DC
Agua 301 301 Water St., SW; (202) 484-0301 50-percent discount on all food for active or retired military dining in-restaurant Applebees Free meal from a limited menu Bar Louie (several…
Internet of Things Global Summit
The 2nd Annual Internet of Things Global Summit will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC from October 27th to the 28th. Summary: The digital transformation…
Changemakers TGIF @ Manor this Fri, Oct 23
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ow that both the GOP and the DNC have held their round of debates, Jim McBride, President of Network for Progress can take a breather. An active grassroots activist for…
All Souls: Rochelle Rice Quartet
The next in the All Souls Presents concert series (and the inaugural concert in our new annual Jazz in Pierce Hall series), this event stars our very own Rochelle Rice,…
Jerusalem 3D
Soar high above the ancient city of Jerusalem — a city of many religions and an important crossroads of civilization. After being granted special permission in the region’s strict no-fly…
Joey Chestnut Devours a Ton of Chili
Joey Chestnut defended his championship at the Taste of DC Saturday, devouring 233 oz – 2 gallons in 6 millions.
DC Losing Last Remaining Big Bookstore
If you’re looking for a fire sale for books and furniture, perhaps you should visit the city’s last big book store this year. After December, Barnes and Nobles located on…
The Y to Close
The YMCA used to be the place to go mesmerized by the Village People over 30 years ago Now the iconic location in downtown DC will be shutting down at…
Lawyers Squabble over Trump Hotel Contract
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] contract is a contract and a statement by the property owner, no matter how derogatory or egregious is certainly no grounds to back out of a real estate deal. Still,…
Taste of DC this Weekend
Taste of DC is a multi-day culinary and cultural event in the heart of the nation’s capital. This expansive festival packs four blocks of Pennsylvania Avenue with area restaurants, great…
Even in the Rain DC Veg Fest Shines
** Even if it’s raining, the DC VegFest will be SHINING! ** We’re closely watching the forecast, and as of right now, the event is moving forward as scheduled. check…
Chinatown Risk Losing Chinese
Less than 20 years ago the Verizon Center moved into Chinatown. At that time the population of Chinese Americans in that neighborhood surpassed 3,000. Since then locals and tourists came…
Fall in Love 5K/10K @ Anacostia Park
Registration is Now Open! We are proud to announce that the 3rd annual Fall in Love 5k/10k, presented by Federal City Runners, will take place on October 3rd 2015! As…
Smithsonian Food History Festival
A free food festival for all ages that explores the past, present, and future of food innovations in America. As part of the Smithsonian Food History Weekend, the National Museum…
Baltimore Innovation Crawl Kicks off Big Tech Week
On Friday, September 25 we’re taking a walking tour of 8 different businesses to scope out what they’re doing that’s new, different, innovative and exciting. Expect refreshments at each stop!…
H Street Fest Bigger & Better
Can’t wait for #HStFest! Always the best event of the year: https://t.co/fuFgmxEuvP — Mary Kong-DeVito (@MaryK0ng) June 30, 2015 #DistrictofColumbia #HStFest ???????????????? @HStreetDC We love our city! pic.twitter.com/yqP8GbE33h — DC…
Pelonkey Grand Opening
Thank you all so much for making our Grand Launch Party a huge success! We had fun watching you have fun at the pre-show cocktail party, variety show, and celebration. The BIGGEST of thank-yous to all…
Ward 8’s First Subway Shuts Down
When Richard Van Camp envisioned a Subway restaurant being built on Martin Luther King Avenue, SE, ten years ago, the locals scoffed. A Subway had just closed on Alabama Avenue…
ATA-DC’s Turkish Festival – Sept 27
September 2015 will be filled with a variety of events showcasing Turkish culture, arts, cuisine, fashion, and music! The American Turkish Association of Washington D.C. (ATA-DC) is proud to announce…
Air Show Returns to Andrews
After a three year hiatus due to budget cuts, the Joint Base Air Show is back and back in force. In 2013, the Defense Department ordered services to cut spending…
14th & Meridian Block Party
You are invited to the annual block party at 14th & Meridian! Where: Meridian Place NW between 14th and 16th Street. Who: Everyone! When: 3pm until 9pm (?) Come out…
The Reflex Rocks Joint Base Bolling Marina
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]oint Base Bolling was once home to two military airfields where large fixed wing aircraft took off and landed long before a commercial airport rose across the river. It wasn’t until…
Science Club – Quirky Chemistry in DC
Photos by Skvora Limited Science Club is a quirky bar in a four-story brownstone with decorative nods to chemistry, plus a patio & dancing to DJs. It’s an ideal…
EU Embassy Run for Nepal
Last year a group of 40 runners casually met in front of the French Embassy on Reservoir Road on a Saturday morning to run 13 miles while visiting over a…
Costa Brava Partner Missing
Calvert County, Md. – LUSBY, Md – The body of 37-year-old Daniel Brown was found on Saturday while his brother 39-year-old Douglas Brown, has not been recovered. Both brothers as…
After the Skies Cleared
by Jason Morenz It started out wet and misty and then in the late afternoon, the skies came down. By 4pm the rain was so hard, the US Park Service…
Folklife Fest’s New (& Improved) Home
Last year, the National Park Service laid down a new set of rules. After spending millions on new turf in the Nation’s mall, they decided to severely restrict its use.…
Germany v USA: Biergarten Haus
Everyone knows where to go when the Germans play in the World Cup. From all the Men’s World Cup games last year to the ones this year, the Biergarten Haus…
El Chalan
El Chalan is a renowned Peruvian Restaurant DC that has been open in the Golden Triangle since the early 80s. El Chalan serves up delicious Peruvian fare every day of…
Silver Spring Blues Festival 2015
silver spring blues festival 2015 The Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. is proud to announce the star-studded line up of the 7th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver…
Sauf Haus Biz & Bites Mixer – June 4
We’re so looking forward to our event in less than 2 weeks. So far between Network for Progress and RUNINOut we’re expecting over 100 people to attend: with Draft Biden.png…
Running for Nepal
Serendipity works for love, but it also may work for charity. Last weekend, 70+ runners ran through DC to raise money for Nepal, raising the iconic red and blue pennants…
We Are Family Fundraiser
[dropcap] DC [/dropcap] Capital Striders runners know the city like the back of their hand and on Sat May 9, they will be running to over a dozen EU Embassies…
Praying for Baltimore
The protestors promised to close the city down. They were able to postpone the Orioles – Red Sox game After consultation with Baltimore City Police Department, tonight’s game between the…
Rudy the Brawn & Brains behind Namesake Grill
Rudy Kestem is a born entrepreneur. He moved from his beloved Istanbul in 1998 to start a new business and new life in America. He’s the brawn and brains behind…
Postmates Profit Rides on the Back of Couriers
Postmates roared into town 18 months ago with the promise of being able to deliver virtually anything to anyone in the District within an hour. They charge a 10% purchase…