All creatures big and small are part of the hyperlocal coverage offered by The Ode Street Tribune.

Is there anything on Congress Heights’ Main Street worth saving? Congress Heights on the Rise.

What DC looked like when the Redskins won the Super Bowl, so long ago. Ghosts of DC.

Birthdays: Neighborhood Nomads has turned two years old. Dining in DC turns six.

A funny, odd collection of tweets. Vox Populi.

The DC Sports Page looks at the effort to rebrand the Redskins in the post: Hail to the Metros? Excerpt: I’m somewhat conflicted on the name of the Redskins. I am of Asian descent. I’ve heard many slurs, so I understand the reasons Native Americans may be offended by the name. At the same time, this is a name that’s been in use for decades.

Before and after, 4.5 Street. A 1955 photograph in color. Vanished Washington.

Unemployed Kat writes a personal manifesto that imagines the future.

It’s hard to know who sells what on eBay, but the writer of We pass the time of day to forget how time passes is selling clothes.

Praise for a juicer. Hitherto, who writes: The downside is it does feel a touch wasteful. Some items are juiced more successfully than others, but to create a glass of juice there is a fair bit of pulp which is going to waste.

A long time blogger, Church of the Big Sky, can be one of the most affecting writers in the DC blogosphere. This slipped by when it published in April, but a fan of this writer told us about it. It’s an unsettling, but a powerfully honest post about bad behavior. Title: He said.

Ten buildings that changed DC. Parchment.

A list: DC. What I’ll Miss. River City Ramblings is leaving. No. 12: Feeling like we’re “hip” and at the center of things/history/events, living here in DC.

Sociology in My Neighborhood says as investment moves to the hot areas of the District, other areas, such as Dupont Circle, may suffer. Something similar happened to New York’s Upper East Side. The post, The emerging wastelands of DC.

A review of Bistro du Coin, with photos. Better than Ramen.

DC Style is Real arrived in DC eight years ago. She hated leaving Manhattan, and says her experience with DC didn’t begin well. Her view about DC has changed since.

About a sign at a restaurant: Can you encourage civilizing behavior with the F word? Prince of Petworth.

This doesn’t happen too often in the DC blogosphere: One blog calls out another and in a critical way. The District Curmudgeon.

A family history of skipping school. Washington DC My Hometown

Imagine if the mover told you, “Yuir furniture is crap!” Jimbo.

DC Film Girl really liked the new Superman.

If you care at all about the future of the MLK Library, this is pretty important: A call to action: Call on DC City Council to create a Citizens Task Force on the Future of DC’s Central Library, Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space.

Calling all dog owners, Fiery and Opinionated needs some advice on how to raise a puppy. Photos, of course.

The writer of Brutalism is invited to a wedding that included Joe Biden.

Some thoughts about how people learn, or how paperless makes you stupid, writes assortedstuff.

Metro riders need to know when service will be good again, writes Beyond DC. It notes: After years of deferred maintenance, WMATA is neck deep with major track work every weekend. The work is clearly necessary for Metrorail’s long term viability, but it’s awful for riders now.

Avert Your Eyes shares the best text exchange she has ever experienced.

Who is running for mayor in DC? Who is counting? Capital Comment is.

How the few have chosen inequality for the many. The Republic of T.

Small Town Girl, DC World describes her date in photos. The post: My perception vs. reality. The writer has a knack for telling stories this way.

For those of you who may know just a little about Esther Williams, the Library of Congress knows a lot. It shares the story of the Hollywood mermaid on its blog.

The 10 skills every mother should possess. Scary Mommy.

Councilman Tommy Wells begins his campaign for mayor by caving in to developers. He is planning on introducing a bill to make some new complexes ineligible for residential parking permits (RPP). Urban Turf.

NSF is moving to Alexandria. The reason, reports Arlington Yupette, is because Ballston is run down and tacky.

About the bones in the park. Candy Sandwich.

An interesting story about how Finland reduced its infant mortality rate. Stay at Home Pundit

Against medical advice. Everyone I know is Ridiculous.

Bike share falls short. Brad Kanus.

Intern season arrives and with it are the 14 rules every intern should know. Cloture Club.

If the intern thing doesn’t work out it’s good to know that life offers many career options. Life as List considers becoming a bank robber and list the career merits.

Proof Republicans aren’t pro-business: Tesla Motors. The Green Miles complains.

The five types of people that get “friend zoned,” or can’t make the leap to relationship. BBB.

Life in a French chateau, well told and with many pictures. The Blarney Crone.

French themes continued: FooDCrave visits the new restaurant on 14th, Le Diplomat, and returns with a report and many photos.

The master of ‘leaving on a high note,’ Absolutely DC, is starting a new job.

Princess Sparkle Pony’s Photo Blog: Richard Cohen Tops Previous “Worst Sentence Ever Published By The Washington Post” Record. No disagreement.

Capital Style: The cicadas aren’t the only things to arrive in DC in the last couple weeks. Fashion tips for interns offered.

A dog wonders about the meaning of life. not so linear. Excerpt: What the hell have I done? I mean, really? Killed a squirrel or two? A groundhog? Is that all I’m here for?

Lemon Gloria writes of her participation in a fund raising walk for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. She was able to contribute more than $7,000.

Pull your pants up, photo edition. Red Nose

A photo of a very intense reflective decals arrangement. Bike Crush.

A column for men about men’s wallets. All Life is Local.

Kennedy-Warren Building Wedding. DC Bride. Many photos.

A dress at District of Chic, who writes: Something very South Beach about it, don’t you think?