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In today's newsletter:
Why Georgetownâs Sprinkles closed overnight and what workers are owed
How D.C. bars are turning Dry January into a business boost
Can the surging Wizards turn this hot streak into a comeback?
Also on today's calendar: Feast & Fettle Brings a New Standard of Home Dining to DC and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. đ¤ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, with a high of 35 and low of 27 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 40, low: 25.
Monday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
đ° News we're reading
⢠Sudden Sprinkles Cupcakes closure leaves employees without jobs (wusa9.com) â Washington residents in Georgetown are seeing the Sprinkles cupcake shop suddenly shuttered, leaving about 30 workers jobless with no severance or paid-out sick time. Former staff describe being blindsided by the rapid closure as they turn to community donations and legal experts clarify what D.C. employment law doesâand doesnâtârequire in situations like this.
⢠DC bars leaning into Dry January with mocktails (dcnewsnow.com) â D.C. bars are embracing Dry January with creative mocktails and sober-friendly specials, giving Washington residents more options if theyâre cutting back on alcohol this month. From Spark Socialâs sober roots to localsâ mixed feelings about going dry, the trend reflects a broader reevaluation of drinking habits across the city.
⢠Champagnie scores season-high 20 points to lead the Wizards to a 119-99 win over the Nets (wjla.com) â Washington basketball fans saw the Wizards notch a convincing 119-99 home win over the Nets, powered by Justin Champagnieâs season-high 20 points and dominant rebounding. The team, still near the bottom of the East, has now won four of five and hosts Minnesota in DC on Sunday.
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Ryan Davis (stand-up comedy)
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
8:30 pm
Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry The Good Liar
Capital Hilton , 1001 16th St NW , Washington
8:00 pm
Wordplay Wednesday
Planet Word 925 13th Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20005
5:00 pm
Antique Silver and Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10&4
6830 Elm Street Suite 9 McLean Virginia 22101
10:00 am
Antique Silver and Brass Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10&4
6830 Elm Street Suite 9 McLean Virginia
10:00 am
Hip-Hop as Mindfulness: Meditation, Music, and Meaning with Born I
Planet Word 925 13th Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20005
6:00 pm
Foundations for a Strong Meditation Practice
Kadampa Meditation Center DC , 1200 Canal St SW , Washington
7:15 pm
Paul Virzi (stand-up comedy)
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
7:30 pm
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2025 in Review: The Founding Church of Scientology of Washington, DC Advances Education, Rights & Renewal âChas Smith Read on Patch
Hair Loss in Your 20s in Washington: When to Seek Treatment and What Works âJordan McDowell Read on Patch
Happy New Year Everyone!
Time to take off the old self and put on the new self. Wishing everyone peace, blessing, love and prosperity. (Nextdoor Anacostia)
Hey Neighbors and Friends...
Just wanted to say Happy New Year to each of you. May you be abundantly blessed in every aspect of your life in this new season. (Nextdoor Brookland)
Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Penn Quarter - Service Team Member in Washington. Apply here.
Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
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