WHEREIN: We bring you the developments (happening in and around D.C.) that we think are newsworthy, or, at the very least, almost newsworthy…
- The Fresno Grizzlies AKA the AAA younger cousins (I don’t how baseball works?) of the Nationals played a Memorial Day tribute video that called Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez an enemy of freedom! I hope you had a better Memorial Day than whoever picked that video.
- And speaking of sportzzz, the Mystics are hyped to move into hilariously blandly named Entertainment and Sports Arena.
- Grapitol City is bringing heel turns, kayfabe and squared circles back to the District. Can you tell I owned more than one piece of John Cena merch in high school?
- Rare Essence dropped a new track called #DontMuteDC and it has more energy than the most potent cup of coffee. Let it guide you through your fake Monday.
- Need something to pretend to read while you get day drunk on the beach / by the pool / in the comfort of your home? Check out these picks by your favorite local authors.
- One of the three DMV-based Bachelorette contestants has been voted off the island. His soul is with Lord Harrison now.
- This high-end Indian restaurant is joining the ranks of Rasika and Punjab Grill… The only catch is you’ll have to travel to the no man’s land that is North Bethesda to get a taste.
- Speaking of food, Tysons Corner has a new bakery called Best Buns.
- And Napoli Pasta Bar has expanded into their second floor. I wish they would expand into my mouth.
- And and and, a Sweetgreen is opening in Penn Quarter.
- The Baltimore Sun has a great story about Club 1111, a once a month dance party / social event hosted by the League for People with Disabilities.
- The mysterious and enigmatic organization that is Smithsonian have selected Lonnie Bunch as their new secretary.
- It’s wet! It’s hot! It’s Tuesday!