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PROTECT THE BRIDGE: Stop Community Navigation from losing funding in FY27

18 Sep 20263 min read

District Bridges’ Community Navigation Program that provides direct connective services to residents experiencing substance use disorder and homelessness, with behavioral health, housing, medical care, and other...

PROTECT THE BRIDGE: Stop Community Navigation from losing funding in FY27

Meet Haru Wok & Roll: Cleveland Park’s Newest Restaurant

16 Sep 20264 min read

By Sarah Irie Cleveland Park has a new spot on Connecticut Avenue! Haru Wok & Roll opened July 25, and owner ZengChun Lin is excited to...

DC Business Compliance: Tips, Tools & Resources

16 Sep 20261 min read

Need help navigating DC requirements? Keep these numbers handy for license, tax, filing, and workplace requirements:

Bring Back Mount Pleasant Streateries

6 Apr 20264 min read

Walk down Mt. Pleasant Street on a warm evening and it’s easy to understand why people love this neighborhood. Known as the “village in the city,”...

LGAMS FY26 Small Business Grant Applications Open!

17 Feb 20261 min read

The Lower Georgia Ave Main Street (LGAMS) program will provide a grant of up to $5,000 for small businesses in the Main Street corridor. Only businesses...

PRESS RELEASE: District Bridges Announces Planned Executive Transition

10 Feb 20263 min read

Today, District Bridges announced that after more than a decade of leadership, its founding Executive Director, Brianne Dornbush, will step down from her role at the...

LCMS FY26 Small Business Grant Applications Open!

9 Feb 20262 min read

Great news Logan Circle – our FY26 Small Business Grants have just been opened for applications. All small businesses in the Logan Circle Main Street boundaries...

Housed after 20 years on the streets, Chris has a story to tell

30 Jan 20264 min read

It was within the MLK Library, surrounded by poetry and literature he studied to pass his time, that Chris first started dreaming of writing a book....

World Pride 2025 Specials & Events on Your DC Main Street

30 May 20252 min read

World Pride comes to DC from May 17-June 8, 2025! Check out our roundup of how to celebrate in your neighborhood. PARADE WATCH PARTIES AND SPECIALS...

Support Asian/Pacific American-Owned Businesses on Your Main Street

14 May 20253 min read

May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month, and a great time to patronize these fabulous businesses on District Bridges’ Main Streets! Chevy Chase |...

Women-Owned Businesses on Your Main Street

3 Mar 202523 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 Black Owned Businesses on your Main Street

11 Feb 20251 min read

Photo credit DSLBD/@SmallBizDC Support Black-owned businesses this February! We’ve listed some of our favorites, organized by corridor, on our blog below! Black history is DC history,...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day & Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day on Your Main Street

6 Feb 20253 min read

Check out these great events at local businesses to help you celebrate love and friendship on February 13 & 14, 2025: FEBRUARY 13 EVENTS Number Nine...