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“It is with a heavy heart that Bo & Ivy, a veteran-owned and woman operated, independent distillery based in Washington, DC, announces the closure of its operations on March 31, 2024.” – PoPville

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5 months ago

February 13, 2024

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“It is with a heavy heart that Bo & Ivy, a veteran-owned and woman operated, independent distillery based in Washington, DC, announces the closure of its operations on March 31, 2024.” – PoPville

via Bo & Ivy

From a press release:

“It is with a heavy heart that Bo & Ivy, a veteran-owned and woman operated, independent distillery based in Washington, DC, announces the closure of its operations on March 31, 2024. The Cocktail Room, spirits tastings, and tours into the heart of the distillery are closed effective immediately. The decision to cease operations comes as a result of challenging economic headwinds and difficulties securing distribution.

Bo & Ivy, founded with a passion for crafting exceptional spirits, garnered immense respect within the industry and among consumers. Over the past year, the distillery has achieved significant milestones, earning 10 awards for its gin, vodka, whiskey and bourbon. This recognition is a testament to Bo & Ivy’s unwavering commitment to quality and consistency.

The closure of Bo & Ivy is a difficult but necessary decision prompted by economic challenges that have affected the business. Despite the widespread acclaim for its products and the dedicated efforts of the entire Bo & Ivy team, the distillery found itself navigating a landscape of financial constraints that make the continuation of operations untenable.

Bo & Ivy expresses gratitude to its loyal customers, partners, and the community for the overwhelming support throughout its journey. The distillery has been proud to be a part of the Ivy City scene and to contribute to the local and national spirits community.

“We are deeply saddened to make this announcement. When we set out on this journey we said it would go one of two ways and we never wanted to wonder which one,” said Julia Fletcher, Founder and GM of Bo & Ivy. “We want to express our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has been a part of the Bo & Ivy family – our customers, partners, and the incredible team that has poured their passion into creating exceptional spirits and experiences.”

In a positive turn, the distillery space currently occupied by Bo & Ivy will be assumed by Cotton & Reed, the local distillery that specializes in rum production. Cotton & Reed looks forward to continuing the legacy of craft spirits in this space and serving the Washington, DC community. Cotton & Reed will also continue operations at its existing facility in the Union Market District.

Bo & Ivy will continue to operate until March 31, 2024, offering its renowned products to customers until the closure date. Please check the distillery website and Instagram for additional information. The distillery encourages patrons to take advantage of this time to savor and stock up on their favorite Bo & Ivy spirits. Private barrel clients will continue to have their spirits cared for by the team.”

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D.C.’s Friday weather seemed special for being ordinary

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37 mins ago

July 26, 2024

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D.C.’s Friday weather seemed special for being ordinary

D.C. may take pride in its reputation for sultry summertime swelter, but Friday seemed the sort of day for wondering what all the fuss was about and whether the reputation was deserved.

It was true that Friday seemed obviously a summer day. Its high temperature of 85 degrees seemed clearly consistent with general expectations of summertime.

But Friday failed to inflict on the District the harsh meteorological extremism of many days earlier this month — including the four with temperatures above 100 degrees.

However, if averages mean much, they may suggest that days such as Friday cannot readily be relied on to appear here always or often in July.

The average temperature in Washington on Friday’s date now stands at 90 degrees. So it would seem that part of Friday’s allure lay in the five-degree gap between its temperature and the District’s average July 26 temperature.

Possibly Friday’s sense that summer had a benign side, might have been earned physiologically. The many days of extreme and above average temperatures this summer have likely caused acclimatization and a process of adjustment.

But cloudy skies also played an obvious part in moderating Friday’s conditions.

For much of the day, clouds shielded the city from the wilting effects of the summertime sun. It is just a little more than five weeks since the sun was at its absolute annual acme.

Feeling its full late-July strength for protracted periods in the glare of streets without shade, with solar rays reflected from concrete and marble would have made Friday seem far less comfortable than it did.

A major contributor to Friday’s welcome as a well-behaved emissary of summer was the humidity. Or the relative absence thereof.

When summer seems to be at its most intolerable it is ascribed to the joint effect of severe heat and oppressive humidity. Friday was neither too hot nor too humid.

To know the absolute temperature was to know the “feels-like” temperature. Through the day, they were close to identical, meaning that humidity declined to make an 85-degree day seem worse than it was.

This was reflected in the day’s dew points, which were confined to the 50s, a location regarded as comfortable.

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D.C. Bars and Restaurants Getting Into the Olympic Spirit

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8 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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D.C. Bars and Restaurants Getting Into the Olympic Spirit

Astro Doughnuts just unleashed adorably chic sweets decorated with Olympic rings and medals.

Scott Suchman

During the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo, we were just emerging from the pandemic and the competition was played in front of a mostly empty audience. Fast forward a few years, and Paris is the backdrop for sport’s biggest stage and millions are expected to descend upon the City of Lights to watch their country hopefully bring home a medal.

For those opting to remain stateside, there are plenty of restaurants in our nation’s capital getting into the Olympic spirit. Think fabulous French bites, themed beverages, and live broadcasts of select events. There are enough participating spots to visit a different one every day of the Games (July 26-August 11). Eater just obtained D.C.’s list of 74 bars that got the okay to stay open around the clock — and serve alcohol from 6 a.m. to 4 a.m. — during the duration of the Olympics, which includes well-known names like Service Bar, Vera, Mission, Capo Deli, and Midlands.

Scroll on to find out where to cheer on Team USA’s athletes while partaking in limited-edition food and drinks.

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Bigger, stronger, safer: DC’s new Douglas Street pedestrian bridge reopens – WTOP News

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15 hours ago

July 26, 2024

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Bigger, stronger, safer: DC’s new Douglas Street pedestrian bridge reopens – WTOP News

The Douglas Street pedestrian bridge’s construction took three years and $17 million to rebuild, after it collapsed in June of 2021 after being struck by the load of a large truck.

Thousands of pedestrians in Ward 7 will be safer Thursday thanks to the reopening of the Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge over Kenilworth Avenue.

“It’s safer, it’s wider, and it’s better lit,” said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser at the bridge’s grand opening on Thursday. “It has improved sidewalks.”

At the inaugural walk across the new bridge, the mayor — joined by the city’s Department of Transportation and members of the community — pointed out that people of all abilities will have an easier time using the bridge.

“Whether they are using a cane or a wheelchair, they will be able to access this very important pedestrian asset,” Bowser said.

The bridge crosses over the I-295 corridor in Northeast and will help those that live in the neighborhoods of Parkside, Mayfair and Eastland Gardens get to the Deanwood Metro station.

The bridge’s construction cost about $17 million.

“I’m 61 years old, I don’t like going all the way around,” said Claude McCain, of Kenilworth. He told WTOP that the new pedestrian bridge will save him 40 minutes of extra walking a day.

The original Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge was built in the 1950s and had become structurally damaged and was deteriorating, according to D.C. officials.

“It was low. It ended before the service lanes. It was really unsafe for pedestrians,” said Sharon Kershbaum, acting director of D.C.’s Department of Transportation. “This is an upgrade in every sense of the way.”

She told WTOP that nearly $14 million of the $17 million bridge was funded by grants from the federal government.

After the inaugural walk across the bridge, Mayor Bowser expressed appreciation to the members of DDOT that were in attendance.

“I want to say thank you to all the people you see in the yellow jackets because they were able to get this bridge up and keep the highway open,” Bowser said.

WTOP’s Ciara Wells contributed to this report.

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge collapsed in 2021. The Lane Place bridge actually collapsed in 2021 after being struck by a truck. Our article has been updated with the correct information, and we apologize for the error.

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