WHEREIN: We bring you the developments (happening in and around D.C.) that we think are newsworthy, or, at the very least, almost newsworthy:
- Ahead of the MLK Day of Service, City Paper talks to people who participated in the Women’s March about what they’ve done since the historic event.
- And speaking of City Paper, Mark Ein talks about why he decided to buy the alt weekly.
- D.C. needs more public bathrooms! Please! I don’t always want to pretend I’m checking into a hotel to pee!
- The Post takes a look at how Metro could refund riders who have been delayed by the train and WTOP outlines what Metro is considering right now.
- And there might be some changes to the Kids Ride Free program.
- In more Discovery news, here’s how their move will affect the region’s film scene.
- Check out these risque HIV ads.
- The Barnes & Noble has officially closed in Bethesda. Once I went in there and read 50 pages of a David Sedaris book while my iPhone was being fixed. I didn’t buy the book. I’m a bad person and I’m really sorry.
- Arena Stage is highlighting Native American voices and perspectives with their play Sovereignty.
- D.C. Council has decided to rename the street outside of the Russian embassy after an adversary of Putin. How sassy.
- And speaking of Russia, here’s a peak at how Russian restaurants are doing in D.C.
- If you’re sick of avocado toast you can try these toasts but also, guys I don’t understand the hate. It’s just bread and avocado. If you don’t want to eat it, you don’t have to. Everything is fine.
- A fancy new vegan place is coming to D.C.! Half of the BYT office is going to Elizabeth’s Gone Raw tomorrow and we’re pretty damn pumped about it.
- Like every other newspaper / media company in D.C., Current is reorganizing.
- These Inns are definitely haunted right?