Franklin Park isn’t just a beautiful green space — at 4.8 acres in size, it’s the largest park in the District’s downtown, frequently serving as the site for many free, […]

Our office has been busier than usual this summer as 10 young adults worked with us as interns: The BID served as a host site for the Marion Barry Summer […]

Sure, it’s warm and humid, but that’s no reason to stay inside and miss out on the many happenings taking place throughout DowntownDC this summer. Put on some sunscreen, stay […]

When tourists flock to Washington, D.C., many of them are taking in the federal buildings along with the history of this country’s capital. But for tourists and locals alike, diving […]

What’s our favorite color? Rainbow! Happy Pride Month, D.C. Be sure to explore events throughout DowntownDC for all the ways to celebrate. An Evening With Chasten Buttigieg Thursday, June 1 […]

That glorious time of year has arrived: The flowers are in bloom, the sun is shining, and the breezes are increasingly less chilly. Sure, the humidity will eventually arrive (it […]

There’s something superior about a fresh bagel. Sure, one that’s been sitting around and is toasted will keep you from starving. But when one has been freshly boiled and baked […]

The Carnegie Library at the heart of Mount Vernon Square is a striking Beaux-Arts structure, dedicated in 1903. A spacious, naturally lit Apple store fills the main level, but on […]

The DowntownDC BID and creative event production group Shaolin Jazz are once again partnering to bring seven outdoor movies to Franklin Park this summer. During each screening, DJ 2-Tone Jones […]

In and around D.C., the phrase “K Street” can conjure a range of associations: lobbyists and lawyers, medical offices, boxy architecture, a bus route. But there’s good reason to also […]

Just in time for warmer weather, the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) has partnered with D.C.’s own City-State Brewing Co. to produce a unique, limited-edition beer: Franklin Park No. 9. […]

It says something about a restaurant when it’s still going strong after 15 years. It says something more when the menu at that restaurant changes seasonally and offers flavors that […]

Walking along Pennsylvania Avenue between 4th and 15th streets NW, there’s plenty to draw the eye: the handsome, if overly uniform, Neoclassicism of Federal Triangle, the eclectic mix of historic […]

The National Women’s History Museum has been sharing inspiring stories for 26 years, but for the first time ever, the nonprofit has a physical exhibition, right here in DowntownDC. “We […]

The fourth course arrives at the table, plates placed simultaneously in front of you and your fellow diners. The server goes through the list of ingredients, noting where some were […]

When walking around Thomas Circle, it’s difficult to miss the stories-high murals of beautiful warrior sentinel women on the building in the southeast corner. Designed and painted by D.C. artist […]

On the southeast corner of F and 10th streets NW stands a four-story building that faces the intersection and boasts beautiful red brick and green, cream, and blue trim. Its […]

Tasting Events / 49-Cent Pints & Live Music Friday, March 10, through Friday, March 17 | March 17 starting at 9:00 a.m. The Dubliner, 4 F Street NW The Dubliner […]

If people know who Clara Barton was, it’s most likely because of her service as a Civil War nurse and her efforts in the creation of the American Red Cross. […]

Whether on foot, scooter, or bike, when you’re waiting at an intersection, instead of absent-mindedly looking for break in the traffic or engaging with your cellphone, take that moment to […]

If you walk into L Street Hair Station and see a customer in the barber’s chair manned by owner Martel Guinyard, there’s a good chance Marty has been cutting that […]

When CitySwing opened its doors in July 2022, it brought more than a few golf-simulator rooms to DowntownDC. Along with those come lessons by instructors for any skill level, a […]

Love is in the air in DowntownDC. If you’re seeking the perfect meal to celebrate with your significant other or to woo a new crush, or if a fun night […]

There’s a reason Gallery Place has that name: it was once home to numerous art galleries and venues. The downtown art scene looks quite different today, but thankfully, Touchstone Gallery […]

At a time when almost everything you might want is at the tip of your fingers on the internet, shopping for clothes can turn into a to-do list item to […]

There are plenty of reasons why people love tacos. One example: A perfect, house-made corn tortilla that serves as a vehicle for fresh and flavorful ingredients, creating a perfect hand-held […]