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!…

Startup Weekend: Flipping the Ratio

Startup Weekend DC is flipping the ratio — looking for 70/30 Female/Male ratio Looking for more attendees, especially women. You do NOT have to be a programmer or designer to…

Thousands Cheer the Pope in his Fiat

[dropcap]J[/dropcap]ust as the Pope arrived in Andrews Air Force base in an Alitalia airliner, the Pope rode around DC in his favorite Fiat. After the Papal Parade at the Mall,…

Silver Spring Finally Opens Problem Transit Center

Five years overdue and and 80 million dollars over budget, the Paul Sarbanes Transit Center opened at 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Earlier this year, Montgomery County and Metro filed a $166…

Pope to Disrupt DC

[dropcap]P[/dropcap] ope Francis is set to make his first trip to the US by arriving in DC on Tuesday. That means crowded Metro, congested roadways and restricted parking.  In fact, the…

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…

Postmates Now Delivers in Baltimore

Postmates just launched its app-based food delivery service in Baltimore. The delivery zone runs from Inner Harbor, Fells Point and Pigtown north into Towson and Pikesville. 

What is Speed MIX?

Speed MIX: Associations & Nonprofits + Digital Experts and Agencies OpenGov Hub 6:30-8:30p Register on Eventbrite 1110 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC(map) Web Content Mavens is hosting its first…

Brodown Throwdown @ Rock & Roll Hotel

FREE NOON – 3AM 1ST FLOOR (ALL AGES) JUSTIN JONES 9PM Justin Jones is “rock and roll…No Auto-Tune,nogimmicks—just a songwriter with a guitar and a crack band,” says The Vinyl…

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…

Art All Night is back next Week

The ultra successful  Art All Night returns to DC on Sept 26!! For seven hours, from 7:00 pm to 3:00 am, the neighborhoods of Congress Heights, Dupont Circle, H Street…

Noelia Barely Survives a Year

First it was Finemondo. Then Noelia opened on F Street amid much fanfare. Earlier this year, they went through a menu change and brought in a new chef. Even invited the…

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…

Wood Ranch BBQ – Springfield VA

Woodlands BBQ is a great place to enjoy the succulent dinner meals

EquityEats Modifies Prequel Model

When Prequel launched at the former Living Social building on 918 F St in Penn Quarter earlier this year, Washingtonians of all income levels could invest in a new popup restaurant  and earn an…

H Street Fest 2015

What a busy weekend ahead: H Street NE will celebrate the 10th annual H Street Festival on September 19, 2015. This year’s festival is sure to be one of the…

Widespread Salmonella Linked to Fig & Olive

There is a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to imported cucumbers, and there over 70 cases of salmonella poisoining in DC linked to the newly-opened Fig & Olive.  According to the Washington Post,…

Wizards Move Practice to St Elizabeths East

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]t Elizabeths East a National Historic has been chosen as the future home of the Washington Wizards.  The Wizards will practice at a modern training facility to be built there.…

Adams Morgan Community Saves the Day

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or may years, Adams Morgan Day was billed as the city’s largest street festival, and earlier this year, the festival was no more.  That was after misconduct by its sponsor…

Adams Morgan Day – Sun Sep 13

In its 37th year, the event is bringing the focus back to the neighborhood and the people and businesses within it. There will be many changes from years past. While…

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…

#NerdsAreSexyDC Date Auction

Photos by Jason Morenz     Network For Progress​ & Generation Obama-Washington, DC​  held the 8th & FINAL Mixer & Charity Date Auction DC: “Nerds Are Sexy” at Tropicalia on…

Special Love Fundraiser in DC

Photos by SNPhotography [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was a balmy and mild summer evening in Shaw when more than 100 people gathered at Cambria rooftop to socialize, celebrate and fundraise for Special Love.…

Cambria Hosts Record 500 for Debates

by Jason Morenz

Special Love Fundraiser 4 Children w Cancer

Come meet new friends while enjoying the delightful mild weather & spectacular Rooftop view of vibrant Shaw @ Cambria Suites Hotel Complimentary Food served and exclusive live Music provided by…

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…

Perfect Pour

Talent: Karen Gavelan Video by Jason Morenz Pouring the perfect Guinness at Irish Channel DC

Record Attendance at Cambria 4 First GOP Debate

Photos by Jason Morenz When Evan asked Network for Progress to bring their summer rooftop mixer there and after seeing the view and atmosphere, it became a no brainer The…

Vendetta Robbed on H Street

Three men robbed Vendetta Bocce Bar & Tavern on H Street and attacked one of its employees just as it was closing down this morning. The robbers demanded property when they entered…

Woodley Park Restaurant Vandalized

Mama Ayesha’s Manager Amir Abu-El-Hawa, arrived to work  and found red stains on the bodies of each president on the mural painted on the side of the restaurant.  Some idiot had fired…

Cambria Rooftop Shindig

Thurs Aug 6, 6-9pm Featuring Flo Anito

Mobomo Sponsors Drupal GovCon Reception

By all accounts, DrupalGovCon was a huge success, once again. The turnout of #Drupal hungry developers, architects and evangelists were great and we were all eagerly awaiting to hear the…

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…

Drupalin’ Live @ Drupal GovCon

Shori Sushi Grand Opening

On Sunday, Jul 19th, Shori Sushi will be celebrating their Grand Opening. There will be two seatings and each seating will be 100 guest. The first seating will be from…

Bastille Day @NOMA DC

L’Enfant Cafe‘s popular block party at Wunder Garten,

Peruvian Music

The Music of Peru

Just as Peru is more than Machu Picchu, Peruvian music is more than panpipes. Celebratory songs laced with distinct sounds and rhythms are a centerpiece of every community festival And…

Cambria – the other Convention Center Hotel

Everyone has heard of the Marriott Marquis, but there’s another hotel just down the road. It’s called the Cambria, a 187-room hotel that opened last summer. And on Thurs through…

Folklife Festival – Farewell Peru

This year’s Folklife Festival celebrated the culture of Peru. One of the main attractions is Peruvian music and dancing – and a lot of fun was had by participants and…

Mapping HH @ Piola DC

Are you passionate about the impact of mapping and the cutting edge technology surrounding it? Come hang out with TechChange and Development Seed on July 8 where we’ll discuss these…

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…

Independence Day

Photo by Jason Morenz I love Independence Day in DC – there’s always so much to see and enjoy and nothing like it anywhere in America and the rest of…

Park Service Opens Emergency Shelter from Rain

The US Park Service has activated its “safe haven” protocol, opening museums and federal agency buildings by the National Mall so that crowds gathering for the concert and fireworks can…

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…

Smithsonian Folklife Fest – Peru

Photos by Kyra Hamann This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival is underway, celebrating the culture of Peru. Due to the extensive work on the National Mall, the US Park Services moved…

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…

Mexicali got me Tasting the Blues

We’re always on a quest for good Mexican in DC. Not Salvadoran. Not Chipotle — I want my tacos served with a smile So we came here to Mexicali Blues…

Chaplin’s – Japanese Ramen in DC

Chaplin’s is a modern, Modern Ramen Restaurant in DC and a cocktail bar that serves some of the most exquisite drinks. The charm of this place is not lost on…

Pre-Social Media Happy Hour @Parlay

Photos by Skovra Ltd Parlay was the chosen location for the 3rd Annual Pre-Social Media Happy Hour. What an ideal location in the heart of Dupont Circle-Golden Triangle, a casual…

Jonathan Cheban Parties at the SOW

Photos by Skvora Limited Photography [srizonfbalbum id=52] More pictures can be found on Facebook

Sara Gray – Freedom Live – Joint Base Bolling

Photos by Skvora Limited Photography Sara Gray and her full band performs at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling for Freedom Live “Freedom Live was such an amazing event”, said Slip Inn…

Rodent Droppings @ Banana Cafe

Banana Cafe had rodent droppings, a live cockroach and fruit flies during a food and safety inspection by D.C. Department of Health. The restaurant and piano bar was closed temporarily…

Jonathan Cheban Party @ Sign of Whale

Kim Kardashian’s bestie, Jonathan Cheban from the Hamptons arrived in style Friday night on M Street to meet and greet Socialites from all over Washington. There was a lot 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…

Pre Social Media Day HH @Parlay

Let’s pre-game for Social Media Day by gathering for the 3rd Annual Pre Social Media Day Happy Hour on Tuesday, 6/23 Parlay Restaurant & Lounge Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres will be…

Prince comes to DC

photos by Jason Morenz Tweets by @runindc

McGinty’s Irish Pub in Silver Spring MD

[srizonfbalbum id=51] A Public House is a gathering location for the whole community. In keeping with this tradition, McGinty’s Public House is committed to providing a full range of services:…

Stetson’s up for Sale

Stetsons has a wide and storied past. It was a location of a saloon during the Prohibition era; a popular club during the Duke Ellington days, a ravaged venue during…

Hampton’s Summer Bash Featuring Jonathan Cheban

On Friday, June 19th, Sign of the Whale is bringing all of the fun from The Hamptons to The District. Enjoy $4 Leinenkugel Summer Shandy and $5 Orange Crushes and…

DC Fundraiser for Fisher Foundation Honors Beau Biden

Hundreds of mourners gathered in Delaware Legislative Hall on Thursday to pay their respects to Beau Biden. The ceremony marked the beginning of a three-day memorial for Biden to close…

Sauf Haus Brats & Spatz

Enjoy Amazing German Cuisine in a charming roof-top atmosphere while networking with young politicos from Network For Progress and Foodies from Runin Out Complimentary Brats & Spatz will be served…

Dennis Hastert Blackmailed for Sex Acts

Dennis Hastert was a popular Member who served the longest tour as Speaker of the House. He was well respected and stirred little drama in politics until now. In 2010,…

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…

Nepal Relief Fundraiser @Court Haus Social

Come snack on delicious dishes at the newly opened CourtHaus Social while we raise money for the Nepal Relief. $20 gets you entry including a wide selection of German &…

Vinofest 2015

Photos by Jason Morenz

EU Embassy Run

Last year a group of 40 runners informally gathered together to run to a dozen embassies along 13 miles in DC on EU Open House Day. Due to the popularity…

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…

Vinofest

SUGGESTED TWEET: Love #wine and #music? Don’t miss #VINOFESTDC 2015 | http://vinofest.co/ #VinoFestDC | @questlove headlines | #music #wine #food #charity | http://vinofest.co/ EVENT INFO WHAT: VinoFest DC 2015 WHEN:…

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…

Fairfax Co Hotel Catches Fire – Condemned

A Quality Inn in Alexandria, VA caught fire overnight after a big explosion. Fire crews arrived at the scene around 2am Sunday morning and found the hotel engulfed in flames.…

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…

Silver Spring Society Owner Guilty of Drug Trafficking

The owner of Society Restaurant pleaded guilty  to conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute between 3,000 to 10,000 kilograms of marijuana. The former basketball star from George Mason University…

DC’s First Micro Hotel Coming to Chinatown

Monument Realty has formed a partnership with Modus Hotels to develop a 245-room micro-hotel at 627 H St NW adjacent to Vapiano’s Restaurant. Construction is starting later this month with…

Beef Steak Opens at GWU

Beef Steak has landed at GWU Beefsteak is fast, crave-worthy food created by one of America’s most respected chefs. Jose Andres brings the culinary craft into the everyday, lovingly prepared…

Madhatter

Chief Ike’s Mambo Room to Close End of Month

After a 25 year run, Chief Ike’s will be closing. Chef Ike’s Mambo Room to close and the end of the week According to the Washington City Paper, Bar Concepts…

Spring is Here & Dacha Beer Gardens Reopens

Good news: The portable toilets are gone and they have more beer choices. Dacha Beer Garden

Three Silver Spring Restaurants Damaged by Fire

A two-alarm fire damaged three Silver Spring restaurants early Thursday. More than 100 firefighters responded to the 8400 block of Georgia Avenue. The Bombay Gaylord restaurant had its dining area…

St Patrick’s Day @James Hoban’s

St Paddie’s Crawl DC

saint paddy's pub crawl dc Participating Bars Sign of the Whale Cafe Citron

Irish Bagpipes

Awesome Irish Bagpiper playing solo in front of Public Bar Dupont Circle by Jason Morenz

Mission Mexican Cuisine by Chef Rodrigo Albarran-Torres

Go Eat Gives Launches in DC

Go Eat Give is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural connection and understanding through food, travel, and community service. Our organization was founded in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia,…

Lemur Conservation Network Launches Next Week

Lynne Venart, Creative Director and Project Manager Lemur Conservation Network Email lvenart@msn.com | Web www.lemurconservationnetwork.org Phone 571.213.6717 | Fax 815.366.7491 Mingle with conservation leaders and friends of Madagascar at the…

Bob & Edith’s Takes over Cesar’s Diner Crystal City

Bob and Edith’s Diner, the 24-hour eatery on Columbia Pike, has taken over the space vacated by the former Cesar’s Diner in Crystal City. The new Arlington restaurant will also…

Buck’s Fishing & Camping

Sometimes, it’s not just about the food. Sometimes it’s about the details. At Buck’s Fishing and Camping, the details make for an authentic atmosphere and an enjoyable experience. The restaurant…

Summers Returns for Now

JBG and Summers has been going back and forth for some time now. The restaurant that opened in 1982 closed at the end of the year. Rumors of massive development…

DC Streetcar Project is Dead on Arrival

Forget the empty promises that DC made to current and considering business owners along the 2.5 mile stretch on H Street. The $3 billion streetcar project would be an economic…

Philos Meze and Wine Bar to Open this Month

Philos Mezze and Wine Bar is set to open in March, replacing Tel Veh at 401 Mass Ave in Mount Vernon Triangle. The restaurant is currently taking applications — email:…

St Paddies Starts Early when the Weather Clears

St Paddies is still a solid week away but Washingtonians — young and old– came out of deep frozen hibernation to celebrate the change in weather and yes, pay homage…

Epic Snowball Fight in Dupont Circle

Five inches of snow shut down DC offices for the day, but did not tamper spirits of avid snowballers. “DC knows how to throw a snowball fight and snowball fight…

DC Lepracon Saturday

• General Admission access for 1 to the PubCrawls.com Official Washington DC Leprecon on Saturday 3/7 • Access to all participating venues • REGISTRATION VENUE: Midtown Party Plex: 1219 Connecticut…