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Chito is a writer, web designer and social media enthusiast. He is a longtime resident of DC and lives in Anacostia with his parrot and dog. In his spare time, Chito enjoys Running, Paddle Boarding and Biking
Golden Corral to get Redesign
Golden Corral will be getting a new look and feel starting next year. The privately held Golden Corral, which has nearly 500 restaurants, saw revenue fall 2.6 percent last year.…
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,…
Two Video Pirates Charged with Illegally Recording Fate of the Furious
LINTHICUM, Md. — Two men were caught in the Hoyt’s Movie Theater in Linthicum, MD yesterday recording The Fate of the Furious. An investigator from the Motion Picture Association of…
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…
Pregnant Woman Found Dead in Potomac by Fishermen at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling
WASHINGTON – D.C. Fire crews have recovered a dead, pregnant woman’s body in the Potomac River at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. The body was spotted by fishermen on base around 12:30pm.…
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…
Apple Store Pentagon City Expands
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Apple store at Pentagon City has just completed a major rebuild. Gone are the days of stuffy spaces with cramed customers. The new build is quite transformative, taking over…
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…
Bardo Brewing on the Anacostia River
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s a new brewery on the Anacostia River and it has began a month-long soft opening – just in time for baseball season. Bardo Brewery which moved from the Trinidad location…
#NotmyPresidents Day Protest in DC
#NotMyPresident’s Day Protest [dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident’s Day celebrates the great leaders of our nation and reminds Americans the presidency is not only a position, but a symbol of America and our values…
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…
Millions Protest Trump’s Presidency
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]rotesters filled the streets in Washington, DC and around the globe Saturday to protest President Trump’s administration. Due to demeaning comments made to Muslims, Minorities and Women, the Women’s March served…
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…
Trump’s Inauguration Looms without the Stars
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]nauguration events will begin in just over a week. Street closures and parking restrictions throughout D.C. will begin shortly after noon on Jan. 18, and expand to major roads and…
DC Council Member Nadeau Attacks Airbnb
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]C Council member (Ward 1) Brianne Nadeau has ramped up the offensive against the home-sharing company, Airbnb. In D.C., as well as in most metropolitan areas in the US, rental…
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…
Offloading Sheetrock in NYC
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]eople say that Flatbed trucking is the hardest job in trucking. You can see why. You definitely work up a sweat, and the job can have its hazards especially at…
Drag Queens Run DC
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]uesday night before Halloween is traditionally the High Heel Race. For the past 30 years, the event has been held in Dupont Circle on 17th Street. The costume parade started at…
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…
DUI Driver Strikes and Kills Mad Rose Employee
A DUI driver struck and killed Mad Rose employee yesterday. From Mad Rose Facebook page: On Tuesday, October 4, at 2:52 PM, an invaluable member of the Mad Rose Tavern…
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…
Alphonse Closes
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lphonse opened with much fanfare in U Street just two years ago. The design was amazing and the concept sound. Sadly without so much of a whisper, Alphonse closed on…
Adams Morgan Day kicks off on Sept 11
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]his year’s Adams Morgan Day – the longest running neighborhood celebration in DC went off without a hitch. As usual there was plenty of food, fun, music and dogs. Last…
ABC Supply in Hyattsville Catches on Fire
Firefighters battled a 2-alarm fighter at ABC Roofing Supply in Bladensburg MD. Roofing material and other building supplies caught on fire. The fire did not spread into any of the…
“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…
Chaplin’s Co-Owner Armin Amin Dies in Car Accident
The Chaplin’s family is heart-broken by the loss of our friend, brother and legend, Armin Amin. You were a gentle giant with a huge heart – taken from us, way…
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…
Canton Comes to 14th
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s a roaring bar scene on 14th. New, upscale restaurants pop up as frequently as humid days in July. That’s why it came as a huge surprise to see a…
Breaking down ICT Barriers @Open Camps UN
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]uly 8-17 2016 – The United Nations has been hosting the world’s largest open sourced mission driven camp with over 6,000 attendees. Unite Open Source‘s goal is to break down…
Duck Chang’s Makes a Bang
Photos by Dan Rosenstein Duck Chang’s established in 1975, is known world-wide for its Peking duck – crispy and succulent. They were the first restaurant in the US to serve a Peking…
#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…
Time to Make the Truck Driver Cool Again
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s no question that the image of the American truck driver has gradually lost its cool. Glorified in the 70s when Kris Kristofferson and Burt Reynolds graced the screen as modern…
Todd Gray Out
Chef Todd Gray, renowned for his award-winning cuisine from Equinox is no longer affiliated with his namesake NOMA restaurant: Todd Gray’s Watershed. The Hilton will be changing the restaurant…
Why America Needs to Hire More Truck Drivers
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 2005, Amazon introduced Amazon Prime – free two-day shipping in the US for a flat annual fee of $79. Online retail continued to climb and now shoppers were buying…
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,…
Kush God Arrested for Pot Trafficking
Beginning this summer, a Lexus coupe painted and a Mercedes-Benz adorned in bright green colors drove around DC hotspots, handing out brownies, cookies and gummy bears to passerbys. But these…
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…
Twisted Horn to Open Soon
Chef Jamie Leeds is working very hard training and prepping her team for the upcoming grand opening for Petworth’s newest cocktail bar, the Twisted Horn
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…
North Face Founder Dies in Chilean Kayaking Accident
Douglas Tompkins, the founder of North Face died on Tuesday after a kayaking accident in the Patagonia region of Chile at the age of 72. Strong waves on the lake…
Whites Ferry Breaks Free
The Whites Ferry car carrier broke loose from its cable this afternoon with 12 cars and passengers on board. The ferry, named after confederate Civil War Gen Jubal A. Early…
Hawthorne Opens on U Street
Boasting one of the best 360 degree view rooftops on U Street, Hawthorne opens in the former Tabaq Bistro space. Reed Landry and Fritz Brogan, owners of Chinese Disco, Mission…
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…
REI Bucks the Thanksgiving Trend
With Walmart, Best Buy and many others opening on Thanksgiving Day, one store has refused to go with the flow. REI generated headlines last month when it announced that it…
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…
Flash Mob Robbery in Georgetown
Approximately 20 juveniles entered the Diesel Store located in the 300 block of M Street NW yesterday together and stole leather jackets and other clothing worth over $13,000. The group…
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…
First 100 Win Chick Fil-A for a Year
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ired of metroing to Crystal City to taste those amazing boneless breast of chicken pressure cooked in peanut oil? Well you’re in luck – starting Wed at 6am, Chick-Fil-A will…
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…
American Field Comes to Georgetown
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ASHINGTON DC – Shop Georgetown Park on October 17 and 18 and meet the people behind America’s most popular #madeinamerica brands. Uniting the top American innovators, American Field puts a spotlight…
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,…
World Lemur Festival @ Right Proper
Event details: Event Title: DC Lemur Party for the World Lemur Festival Location: Right Proper Brewing Company, 624 T St NW, Washington DC 20001 Date: Wednesday 10/28 Time: 6pm –…
MLB 1 Game Wildcard – Stupidity at its Finest
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]o tonight the Pirates play the Cubs for the American League wildcard spot. Last night the Astros shutout the Yankees. Theres a lot of excitement for sure. But in baseball…
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…
20th Anniversary of the Million Man March
It is billed as the nation’s largest civil rights demonstration, and this Saturday’s rally in the National Mall will mark the 20th anniversary. DC will be packed — hundreds of…
DC Tech Day @ Building Museum
DC Tech day will only be using #TECHDAY to tag all of our content from now on, so you should, too. For startups, tweeting or updating on Linkedin and/or Facebook…
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…