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Tyra Banks’ Smize and Dream is Open in Woodley

Tyra Banks’ popular ice cream shop, Smize and Dream, returned to Woodley for the summer for another round of success. The shop began as a pop-up, but has recently become a weekend staple by popular demand, with existing fans requesting their business continue on weekends. Now ice cream aficionados can relish both scoops and pint pickups — […]

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Roofers Union Reborn: A New Chapter for the Iconic Adams Morgan Destination

When Roofers Union, the beloved multi-level bar and restaurant on 18th Street Northwest in the vibrant Adams Morgan neighborhood, shuttered its doors last November, the proprietors of nearby Code Red saw an opportunity. Nik Namdar and Natalia Alexander, the dynamic duo behind Code Red, quickly seized the chance to breathe new life into this iconic

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Beat the Heat: The Importance of HVAC Maintenance for Midwest Summers

As the temperatures soar through the roof and yet another blistering summer settles on the Midwest, the significance of air conditioning maintenance services simply cannot be ignored. Air conditioning is not just a luxury in this region, where temperatures can reach unbearable levels, but a necessity to be comfortable and avoid the hazards of too much

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25-year-old Georgetown Business Improvement District Extends Voting on New Board and Tax Plan

Sitting at the helm of one of Washington, D.C.’s oldest neighborhoods, the Georgetown Business Improvement District (GBID) enters its twenty-fifth year building community and commercial vitality. With the ongoing challenge of the area’s physical attraction and economic vitality, the GBID’s Board just adopted a new 5-year strategic plan to tackle these issues. One significant aspect of this

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Was Foxtrot’s Closure Illegal?

High-end coffee shop and convenience store chain Foxtrot made headlines after it announced the permanent closure of all its locations on April 23. The surprise decision blindsided employees, customers and suppliers alike and has raised significant questions about the legality of the shutdown. Questions are soaring as to whether Foxtrot’s (whose headquarters is at 1536 West Chicago

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Panda-Themed Pop-Up Bar Opens Across From the Zoo Inside Duke’s Counter

A casual new spot has appeared across from the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Duke’s Counter, a cozy gastropub in Woodley Park, has introduced a panda-themed pop-up called the Bamboo Bar. It’s a perfect time, too; the zoo recently welcomed two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao. Visitors will sip panda-inspired drinks and enjoy panda decorations

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