2009 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Matt for passing on the crazy news: “Alfresco restaurant on 18th St. to be razed!”

“Greetings: Raze applications have been recently filed at the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the below addresses. A list of all year-to-date razes for 2025 (Raze Application Report–2025) and year end reports for previous years can be found on the DC Historic Preservation Office website.

ANC Address
1C 2009 18th Street NW, raze 2-story commercial building” (more…)



2525 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Thanks to Jonathan for sending:

“Papa John’s recently opened at 2525 Pennsylvania Ave NW in West End. I believe they were there years ago and now came back to the renovated space.”

Anyone hear what’s coming to the papered over spot next door?


Thanks to Jeremy for sending from Grant Circle:

“these kids ain’t playin’ any time soon…”



photo by Emma K Alexandra

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Thanks to Amanda for sending this absolute stunner:

“I had to stop and take a picture of this sun pillar on my walk home on 2/19. This was taken at Quincy and 10th St NW.”

ICYMI: We also had a nice view of one in this morning’s rant/revel post. So cool.

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