Hey there! Here are some interesting links for you to enjoy:
We highlighted it on social media as it was happening last week, but, in case you missed it, here is a recap of the ICE activity around town last week. NBC Washington
Incidentally, make sure you follow us on Instagram, BlueSky and the hellsite.
And speaking of police force, a reader sent us a photo of TSA VIPR agents. Most people were rightfully concerned at seeing so many DHS agents hanging out during rush hour at Metro Center. See the post on all our three platforms (IG, BS, X).
Lobby Bar on 7th Street SE is officially opening tomorrow. In the meantime, check out their new sign and a few new interior details over on our Instagram.
Mayor Bowser held a press conference at the newly-opened Henceforth to announce her administration would be awarding $570,000 in grants to local small businesses, as part of her Robust Retail Grant Program. (WJLA)
Alas, the Mayor giveth and the Mayor taketh away: The H Street bus priority project, which has been in the works for over 10 years aiming to make traffic on H Street smoother for mass transit may be on the chopping block. The worst part? There has been no direct communication from Mayor Muriel Bowser– only rumors. Hill Rag
Tiffany’s Bar and Bistro, which is under construction and will be at 709 H Street NE, will be open “hopefully next month” according to the owners.
More unlicensed cannabis shops are closing on H (WUSA-9) and it’s probably about time, as not having enforced illegal dispensaries and gifting shops stifled the growth of places that obtained their licenses legally (Outlaw Report).
And speaking of H Street, it seems that after years of misappropriating funds meant to revitalize H Street and support affordable housing in the neighborhood, former Executive Director Kenneth Brewer has been sued by the District of Columbia. According to OAG Brian Schwalb, “Brewer… divert[ed] $1.25 million intended to support the H Street small business community to pay himself lucrative bonuses. As the District’s independent Attorney General, I will always use the law to hold bad actors accountable, and will now work to recover these illegally diverted funds, and ensure that they are used for their intended purpose of fostering economic opportunity and affordable housing on and around H Street.” Read more in the OAG’s press release and from the Washington Informer.
Are you interested in composting in your backyard? Zero Waste DC has an entire PDF to help you out. Click here to read more.
The LA Times (studios) used AI (probably) to write this rather sad and pitiful excuse for a guide.
Tom Sietsema weighs in on Butterworth and deems it one of the best restaurants in DC. My own, non-food-critic, not-wading-into-politics two cents? I was not impressed when I went and found the food heavy and pretentious (tarragon does not belong *everywhere,* folks) but I did not try the fries he so lovingly describes. Not about to return, honestly, but maybe you do? Washington Post
ICYMI, Greater Greater Washington’s position on the RFK handout is well articulated and you should read it.