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A recurring series celebrating the independent businesses, restaurants, and services that make DC Metro neighborhoods great. Curated by Claude Labbe.

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Modern boutique fitness studio storefront in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with large glass windows, warm interior lighting, polished wood floors, and historic brick rowhouses visible in the background on a bright summer morning
Community Spotlight August 24, 2026

Jade Fitness: Capitol Hill DC Community Spotlight

Jade Fitness is a 4.9-star locally owned boutique fitness studio at 1310 Pennsylvania Ave SE in Capitol Hill, DC, offering small group classes, personal training, yoga, and Pilates in a welcoming neighborhood setting.

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Brick storefront of Lost City Books on 18th Street NW in Adams Morgan, Washington DC with a wooden sign, colorful awning, display windows full of books, and pedestrians on the sidewalk in late afternoon golden light
Community Spotlight August 17, 2026

Lost City Books: Adams Morgan DC Community Spotlight

Lost City Books is a 4.7-star independent bookstore in Adams Morgan, DC, carrying 40,000+ new, used, and rare books across two levels.

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Modern industrial storefront of Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters in Pentagon City, Arlington VA with a dark navy facade, large glass windows, a wooden sign, and outdoor bistro tables under a leafy tree canopy
Community Spotlight August 10, 2026

Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters: Arlington Community Spotlight

Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters is a 4.7-star independent craft coffee roaster in Pentagon City, Arlington VA, serving small-batch roasted coffee in a modern neighborhood cafe.

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Historic brick rowhouse restaurant exterior in Georgetown, DC with a dark green awning and outdoor patio seating on a sunlit tree-lined street
Community Spotlight August 3, 2026

Georgetown Seafood: Georgetown DC Community Spotlight

Georgetown Seafood is a 4.7-star independent seafood restaurant on Potomac Street in Georgetown, DC, serving fresh lobster rolls, crab cakes, and oysters in a cozy converted rowhouse.

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