As Dupont Circle residents know, the escalator canopy has long been under construction. The original glass company went out of business, and a new contractor had to be found. But last week, the glass was installed in the canopy. Although there is still fencing, the end of this project appears to be in sight.

July heat in DC often inspires a look around for an air conditioned way to spend the day. EaterDC compiled a lovely list of places where the elegant pastime of afternoon tea lives on. Click here to find some luxury hotels and other special spots (including neighborhood options) where you can meet a friend for tea and crumpets!

Looking for something beach-ier? Check out Washingtonian's list of must-have frozen cocktails

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Are you ready to put your literary knowledge to the test? Put on your thinking caps for a night of quizzy competition hosted by Cap City Trivia (@capcitytrivia) biweekly in the Kramers lounge.

Black Restaurant Week in the DC area and Baltimore kicked off its 3rd annual campaign on Monday. The celebration of Black-owned businesses has expanded participation from restaurants to food trucks, sweets and more will run through Sunday, July 31.

MidCity Dog Days will take place the first weekend of August. Neighborhood favorite, Miss Pixies (who is in the last year of her 14th Street lease) has been loading up with new merch in preparation for the celebration and sale!

Mark you calendars to shop local on the first weekend of August!

Report: Casa Ruby Quietly Closes And Employees Go Unpaid, As The Founder Is MIA - LINK

Momo DC coming to former Pansaari space on 17th - LINK

How A Collective Of Black Ballet Teachers Has Been Quietly Training D.C.’s Up-And-Coming Dancers - LINK

DC Residents Can Now Pre-Register for Monkeypox Vaccine - LINK

Dupont Residents Push To Dedicate Swann Street After William Dorsey Swann, The First Self-Described ‘Queen Of Drag’ - LINK

"The Veltini" Mac and Cheese martini is available at BLT Steak and home-delivery cocktail kits - LINK

D.C. Extends Outdoor Pool Hours This Weekend, Citing Heat Emergency - LINK