Yikes. From Main Street Takoma:
“4th of July Parade and Street Party cancelled due to extreme heat. The event will not be rescheduled.”
Stay cool.
Updates if we hear of changes/cancellations for any other 4th of July events.
The National Zoo is no stranger to great content but this might be their best (non panda related) post.
It’s not just America have a big birthday – big celebration from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo on Tuesday:
“Be kind. Rewind…to 1986. Vlad, our totally tubular two-toed sloth, turns 40 today! 🎉 Small Mammal House keepers threw him an 80s pop culture birthday bash that was awesome to the max. 😎 💜 Inside his Purple Rain(forest) habitat, they placed enticing tulip poplar, elm, sweetgum and sycamore leaves for Vlad to enjoy. As a special sweet treat, he chowed down on some slices of apple, mango, grape, pear and orange, too. 🎂 (more…)
Huge news from the Caps:
“The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension, Senior Vice President and General Manager Chris Patrick announced today. Ovechkin will earn $1 million in salary, a $4.75 million games-played bonus (10 games) and a $3.25 million signing bonus. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.25 million.
“I’m back!” said Ovechkin. “Thank you to everyone for giving me and my family the time to make this decision. I’m healthy. I love playing hockey and competing to win. I’m excited to come back and join my teammates so we can fight for a playoff spot and have a chance to win. See you in September, DC!”
Ovechkin, who turns 41 in September, (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
DC Open House List for This Weekend: June 26, 2026
Summer is in full swing across the District, and with 267 open houses on the calendar this weekend, there’s no better time to grab an iced coffee and tour a few homes before the heat peaks. From a $1.7M Capitol Hill rowhome to a breezy Logan Circle loft, RLAH @properties has DC covered in every neighborhood and price point this Saturday and Sunday. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
- 1317 Gallatin St NW — $1,395,000 — 16th Street Heights
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — David Wagner
“Nestled in the heart of sought-after 16th Street Heights, this stunningly renovated luxury rowhome seamlessly blends timeless character with sophisticated modern living. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms across thoughtfully designed living spaces, this exceptional residence showcases soaring ceilings, abundant natural light and premium finishes throughout.” - 914 N St. NW — $975,000 — Shaw
Open Sat. 11AM-1PM — Fernando Garcia
“TWO-UNIT SHAWportunity! Genuine whimsy infuses this welcoming, 2-unit Shaw row home. Step onto warmly original hardwood floors, meeting the bespoke designer tile of the renovated kitchen. The fireplace will lift your spirits through any winter frost, while the rear courtyard garden promises summertime salvation.” - 50 Florida Ave NE #819 — $599,000 — NoMa
Open Sun. 1-3PM — Mandy Hursen & Tim Hursen Jr.
“Modern Luxury with Space, Style & Privacy in the Heart of NoMa! Welcome home to this spacious and light-filled 2BR/2BA residence at The Lexicon, a full service and amenity rich luxury high-rise. Far from cookie-cutter, this thoughtfully designed home offers a smart split-bedroom layout with bedrooms on opposite sides of the living space—perfect for privacy, guests, or working from home. Easy, secure underground garage parking included in the price.” - 3628 New Hampshire Ave NW — $1,099,000 — Columbia Heights
Open Sat. 12-2PM — Silvana Dias
“Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek. Nearly every aspect of the home has been updated, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, outdoor living and parking pad offering true peace of mind rarely found in homes of this era.” - 3930 Connecticut Ave NW #205-H — $350,000 — Cleveland Park
Open Sun. 1-3PM — Joseph Himali & Sierra Kim
“Nestled within the beautifully manicured grounds of Tilden Gardens, this sun-filled one-bedroom residence blends timeless architectural charm with the tranquility of a private garden setting in the heart of the Cleveland Park Historic District. Overlooking the cooperative’s signature landscaped courtyards, the home offers a peaceful retreat with abundant natural light, leafy views, and the rare sense of privacy that defines life at Tilden Gardens.”
“Offering late night innovative, elevated Italian street food 7 days a week. Open until midnight Mon- Sund 🍕”
Before Lupo Pizzeria this space was the former home to a Taylor Gourmet which closed in 2018. Prior to them this was the longtime home to Ruff n Ready.
Thanks to Rich for sending: “Lupo Pizzeria (opened in June 2021 at 1908 14th Street, NW) closed after tonight’s (Tuesday) service but Lupo Verde is staying open.”
And the space has already been taken over – Sofra on 14th Soft Opening : (more…)
Thanks to E. for sending: “Spotted in Takoma/Takoma Park last night around 8:30pm. Dozens of these specks in the sky!”
And thanks to C. for sending later in the night: “What the UFO did I just witness in the sky tonight?” (more…)
Logan Circle Main Street and U Street Main Street are celebrating World Cup season with a free, family-friendly Carnival celebrating soccer, community, and local business sponsored by Volo. All proceeds support LCMS and USMS programming.
Join us Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1–5 PM at Harrison Park for an afternoon packed with:
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to add a follow up warning to your post about the fireworks at Tanner Park’s movie night last week. Anyone using the MBT should be very aware of their surroundings this weekend and use extra caution passing through.
Today (Wednesday) at about 6:45pm, a kid was holding and shooting a lit firework down the trail at basically chest height. He, and we, were all under the New York Ave bridge – that’s how close range this was, and it’s lucky no one was hit. (more…)
Yesterday we shared the latest from Logan Circle, “Green Fences Down, Orange Fences Up – but Sidewalks Open!”
Thanks to Tom for sending the new water fountain in Logan Circle. And thanks to Emily for sending below:
“We can now enter Logan circle though construction workers appear to be replacing the orange constructing fencing with more permanent looking wooden fencing. Will we ever get to sit on that lush lush sod??” (more…)
Thanks to Mindy for sending this staggering news from Columbia Heights:
“DC’s naughtiest statue is GONE. It was there in early April and then when I walked by again about two weeks ago, it was gone. I saw a neighbor this morning and asked if she knew what happened to it and she said she didn’t. Just that (more…)
First the Heavenly bit from Rose Ave Bakery (2633 Connecticut Ave, NW):
“Calling all glizzy enthusiasts. 📣🌭
Available Friday through Sunday, our Hot Dog Croissant is stuffed with cheesy mustard béchamel, and finished with a dill pickle. This is what hot dog dreams are made of.”
But also the painful bit:
“Everything has been made fresh this morning and we will we open for counter service! Unfortunately, our HVAC stopped working, (more…)
3411 Connecticut Ave, NW
The owner of Captain Cookie shares the below note with us:
“In December 2021 when Kirk and I signed a 10 year lease for 3411 Connecticut Ave it was, as it is with every new venture, with a mix of nerves and excitement. We’d been operating our DC-founded cookies & ice cream business for nine years at that point, and had shepherded the business through COVID. We were ready for the business to grow and thrive and to turn the page on the awfulness of a global pandemic and the destruction it brought to DC businesses. We had so many customers and clients in the upper NW part of the city that we felt we’d found the perfect spot in Cleveland Park. (more…)