History, news, insider tips, and general cool things to know in and about Washington, DC
Since 2014, Restaurant Business has been putting out its annual Top 100 Independents restaurant rankings. Independent restaurants across the United States are ranked based on their annual sales, and DC restaurants regularly make the list. While the rankings only consider the amount of sales for each restaurant, they also include the number of sales and…
Drone shows have been popular across the country, and have gone hand in hand with a lot of fireworks displays for holidays like Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve. However, you won’t find them in DC. Why are there no drone shows in DC? After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks where a plane…
In DC, we are constantly bombarded with the worst side of US politics. While we want to be engaged citizens, it can get extremely overwhelming and anxiety inducing. If it hits a point where you need to get out of your own head, these are my tips on ways to disconnect. Take steps to stop…
In 2019, DC’s metro agency WMATA set out to study ways to solve the capacity issues, called the Blue/Orange/Silver Capacity & Reliability Survey. In Virginia, the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines all meet at the Rosslyn station and share the same tracks to cross over into Washington DC via the Rosslyn tunnel, which you can…
Are you looking to kickstart your fitness journey in Washington DC? With a wide range of gyms and fitness studios to choose from, it’s essential to find a membership that suits both your needs and budget. It can be overwhelming, but have no fear: we’ll explore the various gym options in the DC area and…
The land that the monuments in Washington sit on was, at one time, in the middle of the Potomac River. Transforming tidal flats and marshland into some of the best known landmarks in the world was an engineering feat that some have compared to better known projects such as the Statue of Liberty. Born out…