BREAKING NEWS:
Kelly's Ellis Island Restaurant Sold to San Antonio Bar & Grill
On November 19th, Kellys' Ellis Island Restaurant was sold to San Antonio Bar & Grill, a family-owned Tex-Mex restaurant with two locations in Virginia.

Bubba’s Muscogee Restaurant to Close Doors after 18 Years
Bubba’s Muscogee Restaurant is closing on December 24th, more than a decade after the renowned soul food restaurant opened for business at its current location. On a recent Friday afternoon, owner Bubba Barnes talked about his restaurant’s beginnings and his plans for retirement.

Council Votes to Bury 12th Street Power Lines
In a triumph for Brookland residents and Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr., the DC Council passed emergency legislation requiring the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to bury the overhead power lines on 12th Street NE.

Local Shops Offer Wealth of Items for Holiday Gift-Giving
As boutiques and small retailers spring up across the District, residents are finding more reasons to “think local first” when they do their holiday shopping.

Planning Begins to Create Vision for Rhode Island Avenue
The District government announced the start of a $275,000 planning process to create a vision for Rhode Island Avenue NE as a “Great Street.”

Father Charles Hurkes Marks 50th Year as Priest
Even those who attend the 7:30am service at the National Shrine might not know anything about Father Charles Hurkes, OMI, except that he has a quiet, gentle voice and an unassuming smile. Fr. Hurkes does not seek the spotlight, but works instead as a member of the community of Catholic institutions located in Brookland.

How to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain in Brookland
Did you know that the majority of weight gained by Americans is put on during the 6 weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years?