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It’s been a minute since we had one of these…

Thanks to S. for sending this correspondence with Gamestop:

“I am trying to help someone place an order on your site, but the District of Columbia is not an option for the mailing address.”

Gamestop’s reply:

“Thank you for contacting GameStop!

I truly appreciate you bringing this to my attention. As much as I would love to help you place an order on your behalf, I sincerely apologize but we currently do not ship anywhere outside of the continental United States. The only thing we ship to AK & HI are preorders..

I understand that you want to help and to place the order for your someone but we only accept order from continental United States. (more…)


Sponsored

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1603 S St NW
1603 S St NW

With nearly 300 open houses across the city this weekend, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a crisp late-October Saturday or Sunday. Fall color is peaking, the Halloween weekend is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to duck into a home and picture yourself settled in before the holidays. Here are some open houses worth a look. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — David Bediz
    “DUPONT CIRCLE COMPOUND WITH EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY! Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”

  • 1231 Wynton Pl NE — $805,000 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — Thomas Doyle
    “At 1231 Wynton Pl you will find a beautifully maintained home on three levels with all the comforts and none of the hassle. Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. Spread across three levels, the layout gives everyone room to breathe.”

  • 1415 Chapin St NW #301 — $320,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 11AM-1PM & Sun. 1-3PM — Alex Lohhoh
    “Nestled in the heart of Columbia Heights, this exquisite Beaux Arts-style condominium offers a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Renovated in 2023, this stunning unit boasts a thoughtfully designed living space, perfect for those seeking a sophisticated urban lifestyle.”

  • 4623 Hillside Rd SE — $469,999 — Fort Dupont Park
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Welcome to 4623 Hillside Rd SE, a beautifully updated home offering modern finishes, flexible living spaces, and an incredible house-hacking opportunity in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC.”

  • 1711 Massachusetts Ave NW #808 — $375,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Dustin Borzet
    “ Spacious, renovated 1-bedroom condo in the heart of Dupont Circle! Perched on the top floor, this light-filled home offers fantastic natural light and beautiful city views overlooking Massachusetts Avenue. Thoughtfully renovated in 2022, the unit features a stylish kitchen with crisp white cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.”

  • 4032 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW — $524,990 — Bellevue
    Open Sat. 12-2PM & Sun. 2-4PM — Joseph Obeid
    “This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Welcome to this extraordinary, completely reimagined residence in the sought-after Bellevue neighborhood of Washington, DC. Meticulously renovated from top to bottom, this stunning 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home offers the perfect combination of sophisticated design, luxurious finishes, and modern convenience.”

  • 4600 Connecticut Ave NW #222 — $205,000 — Wakefield
    Open Sat. 2-4PM — Thomas Doyle
    “Nestled in the charming Wakefield community, this well-kept one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit offers a perfect blend of cozy luxury and perfect location. Originally built in 1948 and thoughtfully renovated in 2009, this residence showcases a harmonious balance of traditional architectural style and contemporary comforts.”

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Crime

Earlier this month a reader reported “walking outside in Lanier Heights and a man on a moped came up behind me on the sidewalk and sexually assaulted me.”

Update from MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of the suspect in misdemeanor sexual abuse offenses that occurred in Northwest.

In each of the offenses below, the suspect approached the victim, made unwanted sexual contact, and then fled the scene. (more…)


Announcement

Set amid the glittering elegance of Paris, Franz Lehár’s The Merry Widow is a sparkling romantic comedy of love, pride, and mistaken intentions. When a wealthy young widow and her former love are reunited, romance collides with diplomacy as an entire nation’s fortune, and perhaps two hearts, hang in the balance.

Featuring: Esther Tonea as Hanna Glawari


Election

From Lime:

“Lime, a leading global shared electric vehicle company, is bringing back its popular Lime to the Polls program in Washington DC for the 2026 midterm elections. Lime to the Polls has been a staple of LIme’s service in the District for years, making it easier for residents to participate in democracy. This year the program will help voters participate in the 2026 elections by offering two free 30-minute rides on Lime vehicles starting October 24, through Election Day on November 3. Through Lime to the Polls, riders in participating Lime-served communities can use promo code VOTE26 from October 24 through November 3, 2026 to help get to and from their polling place, early voting site, or ballot drop box, where applicable. (more…)


Event

Tenor Matthew Polenzani and pianist Ken Noda bring their celebrated artistry to an intimate and searching evening of song at the French Embassy.

Opening with Franz Schubert’s Schwanengesang, the composer’s final and perhaps most profound gift to the song repertoire. This cycle, whose title evokes the legendary swan’s last song before death, moves through landscapes of longing, loss, and transcendence, setting texts by Heine and Rellstab with visionary intensity. Together, Polenzani and Noda explore every shade of this journey, a collaboration illuminating both the aching vulnerability and the quiet, inexorable beauty that make Schwanengesang an enduring pinnacle of song.


Columbia Heights

3423 14th Street, NW back in the day (2012)

ZEBA shares the sad news with us:

“I wanted to reach out and inform you guys that unfortunately after 15 years of business, we’ll be closing our doors on Oct 31st. We’ll be having a goodbye party this Saturday thanking the neighborhood for the amazing 15 years! We will be having a lot of specials that night. Really just want to thank everyone for the incredible 15 years.”

Stay tuned for updates on who will be taking over the space. And be sure to stop by Saturday to bid a proper farewell!