Hope you enjoyed that nail-biter of a game between Iran and the US! (Missed it? Game highlights from the WaPo here.) The United States plays again on Saturday morning and many bars around our area are open and ready for you, like Wunder Garten in NoMa and Union Pub. Other than living and breathing World Cup, what else is going on?
We have a few holiday-themed bars in our area. Maxwell Park tried a double whammy: Taylor Swift’s Bejeweled cum Christmas. (Washingtonian) However, it seems early efforts may have fallen short, according to Twitter user and reader Walter DeLeon:
Another place that may have fallen short of expectations is Enchant Christmas DC. Reader Karen Szala toured the Christmas-themed light installation late last week and shared the disappointing set-up on Instagram. Hope it’s changed– we’ll let you know, as we’ll be attending a media preview later in the week.
Ahead of the holiday, Councilmember Charles Allen sent a Ward update. Of special note is the public safety update as well as the upcoming Community Hours at Red Bear Brewing Company this Friday, December 2. Read the whole update here.
Oh, and you still have time to nominate a neighbor, business or, ahem, civic-minded blog, for the Brickie Awards! Do it here. The Brickies are happening at the Hill Center on Wednesday, December 7.
The Rosedale Tigers 6U football team is going to the championship game thanks to everyone’s generosity. WUSA-9
No, you may not take photos at Hyde, the speakeasy above Harvest Tide. Eater DC
Washingtonian speculates on the future homes and neighborhoods of incoming election winners. We hope that wherever these new members of Congress feather their nests, that they are happy and make themselves at home. We especially hope J.D. Vance heeds Mimi Montgomery’s prediction and moves to McLean.
A story about a runner, her heart, and the kind people around the Capitol who helped her in an hour of need. A reminder to schedule your annual physical and that women’s heart issues often go undiagnosed. AHA news via msn
By the way! We are selling a limited-edition holographic logo sticker and half the proceeds will go to Ready, Willing and Working. Buy yours here.