Popular D.C. bagel chain Call Your Mother is getting into the coffee business starting this week with its brand new coffee, entitled JoJo’s. ☕ 🥯
JoJo’s will be roasted at the bagel chain’s newest location in Old Town Alexandria, which opens Thursday, Feb. 22. The owners hope to eventually expand beyond arabica beans, trying out different single-origin coffees and blends.
Click the link in our bio for the full story on Call Your Mother’s new venture.
Earlier this month, the D.C. Council began voting on an omnibus public safety bill with about 100 provisions. The bill, called “Secure DC,” is expected to pass its second and final vote before the D.C. Council in early March. Secure DC combines provisions from dozens of bills the council previously considered.
Because the bill is so long and tackles a variety of policy issues, you’d be forgiven if you were somewhat confused about its contents. So we answered some of the questions our audience had about what’s in the bill.
Swipe to see some or our responses and click the link in our bio to see the full summary.
Much like voters did in 2022, Maryland voters might get to decide whether to phase out the state’s tipped minimum wage.
Currently, employers of tipped workers are allowed to pay those customer-facing workers a base wage of $3.63 per hour as long as customer tips increase their total earnings to at least the state’s minimum wage of $15 per hour. If tips fall short, employers must pay their workers the difference.
Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo proposed a bill earlier this year that would prohibit employers from claiming the tip credit beginning in January 2027. But the Democrat representing Prince George’s County withdrew that bill last week and now says he will soon introduce a constitutional amendment, which means putting the issue on the ballot if it passes.
"Taking it to the voters really allows us to see not only what our constituents want, but also what workers actually truly want,” he says.
Click the link in our bio for the full story on tipped minimum wages in Maryland.
There are an impressive number of fine art galleries in the D.C. region. Whichever way they present themselves, each gallery offers a unique window into what can feel like a mysterious world of fine art.
Galleries can bring the world to your neighborhood — some specialize in showing global works, while others focus on creatives from the D.C. region. Some even host parties or receptions for new exhibits that are open to the public, complete with complimentary wine and snacks.
Head to the link in our bio to dive into the region’s fine art scene.
Chocolate City hasn’t been majority “chocolate” in over a decade. Yet, despite the unique challenges Black business owners face, there are so many flourishing Black-owned businesses and relics of D.C.’s history that you can check out and support.
We understand you would need way more than a day to hit all of D.C.’s Black-owned establishments, so we picked some highlights and came up with an agenda for spending a day sampling as many as possible.
Swipe to some of our options and hit the link in our bio for the full list!
The La Cosecha food hall has been one of the highlights of Union Market's development over the years. But the closure of two promising Mexican restaurants, Taqueria Las Gemelas and Destino, was a painful and abrupt shock to its workers and patrons.
The restaurants were never profitable and the owners were behind on rent. That was news to the estimated 40 staff members of the sister restaurants, who only received notice of closure on their last day of service, February 4.
Click the link in our bio to learn the full story behind the closure.
You may have noticed D.C.’s Kingman Island has been closed to the public this week. Workers are removing dozens of creosote-soaked telephone poles and old construction debris from the island park in Ward 7, which was often used as a dumping ground.
The removal, which is slated to continue through through Friday, Feb. 16, is part of a long-term environmental project aimed at restoring the man-made island that resides in the Anacostia River, stretching 1.5 miles from the National Arboretum to RFK stadium.
Click the link in our bio to learn more about this week’s closure and the history of the area.
Kokamoe has been a local legend in D.C. for nearly two decades. You can usually catch him riding the X2 bus, taking in his surroundings and using them to create colorful freestyles to entertain passengers.
The youth of the city has especially gravitated toward Kokamoe, often egging him on to include them in his raps. Kokamoe indulges them often, while also making sure groups of teens remain respectful of their fellow passengers.
DCist photojournalist @deedwyerjonts , caught Kokamoe in action to discuss his life, creative inspiration, and reflect on the place he’s called home for so long. Click the link in our bio to enjoy the full conversation.
More than 100 government employees and lawmakers rallied near the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 13 to urge lawmakers to increase pay for federal employees by passing the FAIR Act. The FAIR Act, reintroduced in congress in 2023, would give federal employees a 7.4% pay increase in 2025.
They also asked Congress to commit to fully funding the government for the upcoming fiscal year; currently, it is only funded until early March through a short-term spending measure.
Photographs by @tyronefoto
It’s that time of year when everything starts being heart-shaped and special menus are popping up at your favorite bars and restaurants.
Whether or not you’re coupled up, there are still a bunch of fun events around town in the next week that are themed around love.
Head to the link in bio to see our full guide.
The National Gallery Nights events are back starting next month. Each year, these after-hours events draws thousands of participants who flock to the museum to enjoy art, music, and dancing in the East Building.
The event series takes place on the second Thursday of the month in March, April, and May, from 6 to 9 p.m. Potential attendees must enter a lottery system the week before each event, for the highest chance to secure a ticket.
Each event will have light refreshments, gelato, wine, beer, and specialty cocktails available for purchase throughout the East Building and from the Terrace Café and Espresso & Gelato Bar.
Feeling lucky? Click the link in our bio to see how to register and the full list of events.
