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Here is the latest photo of our Mabel Lee mural, located at Chinatown Gardens, 618 H Street NW — in the heart of Chinatown. It will be finished in the coming weeks, and we are excited about this beautiful and stunning public art that will honor a Chinese American suffragist, who fought for a constitutional right that she was denied.
“A rare offering in the heart of Petworth, 4129 8th St NW #1 is ideally positioned on the corner of 8th and Upshur — a coveted setting that welcomes exceptional natural light from multiple exposures while placing some of the neighborhood’s most celebrated destinations just steps from your door.”
“Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is “perfectly situated on a secluded tree-lined street, this grandiose residence and all of its splendor embody what many have come to admire about Washington, DC” and offers “the convenience of not one but two kitchens and four oversized bedrooms.”
“MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD’s negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”
Thanks to Jennifer for sharing with us from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge:
“Person on top of the bridge between navy yard and anacostia – big police presence” (more…)
Higher Ground Cannabis Dispensary is excited to announce its Grand Opening! Higher Ground opened 4/18, bringing the East Coast’s largest cannabis consumption lounge to DC.
With retail, consumption, and soon-to-be cultivation all onsite Higher Ground bring’s a truly unique plant experience to the Nation’s Capital.
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.
“We will be closed Friday, May 1st, in celebration of May Day. There is no world in which breakfast tacos are served week in and week out without the labor of our incredible team and tomorrow we celebrate them, the backbone of our restaurant and every restaurant worth their salt. Breakfast tacos will be back on Saturday bright and early como siempre. Tomorrow we’re taking a field trip then getting boozy brunch. Hasta el sábado entonces!!”
“Dear PoPville,
I love La Tejana for many reasons, this is one of them.” (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
