From AlertDC:
“On Friday, October 16, 2026, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Howard University will be hosting their annual Homecoming in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Metro wants customers to know about upcoming temporary service changes on the Green, Orange, Silver, and Blue lines this December. These service changes align with planned work that’s scheduled twice a year to allow crews uninterrupted time to perform critical work to improve safety, reliability, and customer experience.
Metro apologizes for any inconvenience, and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we make these safety and reliability investments.
December 16-30: Single tracking between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth (more…)
Thanks to Katherine for sending from outside the Dupont Circle south metro “The Krispy Kreme entrance.”
This is great. Old man Dan can tell you some stories from 1997 when I would unfold a giant paper schedule and try to figure out when the next train was coming. A minute felt like an hour I tell you!!
However, back then, when you bought a paper metro card for $10 or $20 you got $1 or $2 added to your card as an extra incentive!! That was nice but that unknown wait though I’m telling you…
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This Mount Vernon Square Victorian comes with a private back deck and Metro minutes away:
Revamped Victorian rowhouse, 3BR/1.5BA
Original knotty pine hardwood floors
Private back deck off the kitchen
High ceilings and evening sunlight
Minutes to Convention Center and Metro
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From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“The following statement is from DC Councilmember Charles Allen regarding the lawsuit filed seeking to block the RESALE Act from taking effect on January 1, 2027. Councilmember Allen is the author of the RESALE Act, which passed the DC Council unanimously and went into law on September 25, 2026. The RESALE Act would reign in the secondhand ticket market, which depends on bots and technology to mark-up tickets at steep increases. The law will also ban the practice of selling tickets that do not yet exist. (more…)
Florida Ave and Barry Place, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending: “So excited to hang out in our new circle!”
From DDOT: (more…)
Get ready to show off your furry friend’s best Halloween costume—it’s going to be a howling good time!
Join us for our annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest 👻
Featuring local vendors and pet organizations!
1375 Kenyon Street, NW entrance on plaza off 14th Street
Ed. Note: Baltimore’s 2AM Project opened their first DC location on H Street, NE last weekend.
“🚨 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!! 🚨
You guys have been asking us nonstop… “WHEN IS THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LOCATION OPENING?!” 👀😭
WELL, THE WAIT IS OVER!! 🎉🔥 2AM PROJECT COLUMBIA HEIGHTS IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!! 🍔🍗🍟 (more…)
From a press release:
“Redbrick LMD and Tennis Central today announced Washington, D.C.’s first dedicated padel facility, Capital City Padel Club (CCPC), opening in the Bridge District in Spring 2027. CCPC will deepen the Bridge District’s growing reputation as a destination for health, wellness, and community while cementing SE D.C. as the city’s hotspot for racquet sports.
“DC has never seen anything quite like this – and that’s exactly the point,” said Louis Dubin, Managing Partner at Redbrick LMD. “Capital City Padel Club is the kind of first-in-D.C. activation that defines what the Bridge District is all about: bringing people together through movement, wellness, and memorable experiences. Tennis Central is exactly the partner we envisioned for this space – their passion for the sport, their ability to welcome players of every age and skill level, and their genuine commitment to community are what will make CCPC special. It’s exactly the kind of programming that makes a neighborhood worth staying in.”
Capital City Padel Club, located at 633 Howard Road SE, (more…)
Update from Bouldering Project DC:
“Our new space is coming to life, and you’re invited to be a part of it! Founding Memberships for our second location are live 🎉
For a limited time, secure your first month of membership for our Columbia Heights gym (and official bragging rights) for just $30. Membership activates the day we open in early 2027.” (more…)
4531 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to a Maman Joon and a Beefsteak and a Radio Shack before them, if you can believe that…
The Maman Joon closed here back in February. In June I shared with our Patreon community that Big Greek Cafe would be taking over the space. Scuttlebutt confirmed: (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sharing this great shot from near U Street.
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