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District Bridges’ Values – “Impact”

23 Apr 20242 min read

From Executive Director, Brianne Dornbush: It seems as though everyone is interested in data these days. Whether it’s big data, personal data, statistics polling data, it’s...

District Bridges’ Values – “Impact”

Four people, two with backpacks on, sit on a concrete bench in the Columbia Heights civic plaza. Their backs are turned to us and each pair are in conversation.

What is a Community Navigator?

26 Apr 20242 min read

“My job, at its core, is to be a relationship broker, meaning much of my time is spent listening and talking with our neighbors about the...

District Bridges’ Values – “Story”

28 Mar 20244 min read

From Executive Director, Brianne Dornbush: Growing up, my dad was a pastor and all too often my siblings and I would find ourselves the main characters...

Sponsor Highlights: Get to Know AppleTree Schools

25 Mar 20242 min read

Get to know one of our sponsors! AppleTree Schools is an independently operated public school that focuses on three- to four-year-old children in the Washington, DC...

Women-Owned Businesses on Your Main Street

4 Mar 202424 min read

March is Women’s History Month! To honor the occasion, we have gathered a list of some of the many wonderful Women-Owned businesses you can support in...

Support Lower Georgia Avenue’s Black-Owned Businesses

2 Feb 20245 min read

The Lower Georgia Avenue corridor abounds with Black-owned businesses! Use this list to help support these restaurants, retail shops, salons and barber shops, and more. (Updated...

Support Columbia Heights’ and Mount Pleasant’s Black-Owned Businesses

1 Feb 20244 min read

(Updated February 2024) Check out our list of Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant Black-owned businesses you can support and patronize: Letena (3100 14th St NW #121)...

Support U Street Main Street’s Black-Owned Businesses

1 Feb 20245 min read

Updated February 2024 Check out our list U Street’s Black-Owned businesses to patronize virtually and in person! Jump To: Food & Drink| Shopping | Health &...

Enjoy Winter Restaurant Week 2024 On Your Main Street

31 Jan 20245 min read

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week is January 15 to 21, 2024! It’s a great time to sample what your Main Street restaurants have to offer at great...

Meet Marc and Kerri, Owners of Orangetheory Fitness Cleveland Park

30 Jan 20244 min read

By Kimberly Yates, CPMS Volunteer The first time Marc Johnson came to Cleveland Park he was moving into an apartment building at the corner of Macomb...

Where to Celebrate Valentine’s & Galentine’s Day 2024 on Your Main Street

26 Jan 20242 min read

Score the perfect gift for Palentine’s or Galentine’s Day (Feb. 13), or Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) with these offers from local DC businesses: Captain Cookie &...

Streatery- Neighborhood Monstrosity or Essential Business Asset?

25 Jan 20243 min read

In every community there are going to be differences of opinion, between residents and business owners and between business owners themselves! Having a Main Street present...

Meet Katie & Jessie, the New Owners of Lavish Nail Spa

23 Jan 20243 min read

Katie (Hue Tran) and Jessie (Uyen Tran – no relation) were both born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States for different reasons. Katie, born...