Borderstan Brief

Shaw Checkers Club Highlighted at African-American History Museum — The Capitol Pool Checkers Club located at 9th and S streets NW has found its place in the Smithsonian’s new Museum of African-American History and Culture. [WAMU]

Adams Morgan Leaders Oppose Pop-Ups, Too — SunTrust plaza isn’t the only thing ruffling feathers in Adams Morgan. ANC 1C’s planning committee on Wednesday night voted to recommend opposing a proposed four-story addition to 1815 Columbia Road NW. [UrbanTurf]

Maya Rudolph’s Prince Cover Band Plays at 9:30 Club Sunday –Here’s what performers Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum have to say before they bring Prince’s greatest hits to the 9:30 Club this Sunday. [Washington Post]

Are Craft Beer Snobs Elitist? — Yep. (But all snobs are elitist.) [Washington City Paper]