Fundraiser

The GoFundMe says:

“Help Demetro Family Recover from House Fire

Mrs. Nicole Demetro, Mr. Joseph Demetro, and their three children have experienced a devastating loss. Their home of 15 years caught on fire unexpectedly at 8 PM last night, forcing them to leave behind cherished memories and belongings. The family includes an infant and two elementary school-aged children. This sudden tragedy has left them in urgent need of support as they navigate the challenges ahead. (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

4505 15th Street NW
4505 15th Street NW

This renovated 16th Street Heights rowhouse hides an income-ready suite downstairs: 4505 15th St NW

  • Fully renovated 3-level rowhouse
  • Thermador gourmet kitchen, marble baths
  • Lower-level suite, private entrance + kitchenette
  • In-law or rental income potential
  • 2-car garage + large entertaining deck

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is an 8BR/7FB/2HB reimagined 1916 American Four Square in Cleveland Park with a heated pool, a detached pool house with guest suite, and sweeping views of the National Cathedral—all for $11M.
  • A stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Petworth rowhome that “flawlessly marries classic architectural charm with high-end, eco-friendly luxury,” complete with a “newly reimagined, state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen” and a “rare, detached two-car garage equipped with solar panel integration” and “a dedicated EV charging station.”
  • “A federal charmer in a prime Capitol Hill location,” this two-bedroom rowhome offers “historic character and modern living on a picture-perfect, tree-lined street” with “newly refinished hardwood floors throughout” and bedrooms “connected by a hallway with exposed brick and skylights.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “elegantly built unit with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths” with “gorgeous wood floors throughout” and “steps to shops, restaurants, and markets along the Georgia Avenue corridor.”

Cleveland Park


3419 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Peter for documenting the action for us over the weekend. “New awning going up on the old Mr. Chen’s Organic Chinese in Cleveland Park (used to be green.) Front door is open and inside you can see brand new lit up signage said “Haru Wok and Roll” before you turn left into the restaurant.”: (more…)


Announcement

If you’re like me, you might be feeling a tad overwhelmed by the myriad candidates across DC’s local elections happening on June 16th.

Well, in my downtime, I made this quiz app to help DC voters figure out which candidates best align with their own priorities: https://helpmevote.onrender.com/en/


1000 words

SO about those fireworks last night or should I say at 1:10am… see it on our IG stories here

And about the flyby, Alix writes: “Whatever flyover just occurred for the UFC nonsense at the White House was so low and loud it rocked my house in Shaw. At 11:36 at night.” (more…)


Rant/Revel


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Downtown

Update: “MPD reports the police activity has cleared from 11th Street NW, between F and G Streets, and the associated road closures are now open.”

“Dear PoPville,

Several streets centering around 11th and G Street, NW are closed. Rumor from a guy nearby is a bomb threat (suspicious package), though police simply said “an incident.” (more…)