1600 block of 15th Street, NW

“SELFISH LANDLORD WONT GIFT ME $33K TO MOVE OUT

NEXT DOOR LOSER’S ILLEGAL HOSTEL U SAW ON TV IS NOW MARKD DANGEROUS BY GOVERMENT”

Thanks to A. and M. for sending: “I saw you have post about this from July [also an update in September], also wondering what’s going on in the houses on 15th/Q NW. caution tape is now up and signs have been getting crazier, is it a hostel/ is everything ok?” (more…)



photo by Lorie Shaull

From the office of Councilmember Christina Henderson:

“Councilmember Henderson introduced the E911 Modernization Amendment Act of 2025. The bill would enhance resources for the District’s emergency response telecommunications system, with the goal of creating a safer and more responsive public safety system.

“Each year, the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) handles hundreds of thousands of emergency and non-emergency calls which are supported through the District’s Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone Calling Systems Fund,” said Councilmember Henderson. “While this fund has provided a critical foundation for OUC, across the country jurisdictions are transitioning to Next Generation 911 (NG911), which enables voice, text, photos, video, and precise geolocation. These capabilities are essential for ensuring residents can reach emergency services using communication methods they rely on every day and require our 911 services to evolve to match the pace of the nation.”

The proposed legislation would modernize 911 and 311 telecommunication systems, helping the District remain a leader in emergency response technology and service delivery by ensuring critical upgrades that require dedicated funding are met.

Specifically, the E911 Modernization Amendment Act of 2025 would: (more…)


From the Office of the D.C. Auditor:

“This newest report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor found that ANC 8C Chair Salim Adofo used $2,225 for partisan political activities, and an additional $2,535 in personal services spending lacked documentation to support whether it was for ANC use or for partisan political activity.

In addition, a total of $17,881 of the ANC’s expenditures could not be identified as allowable ANC expenses or did not comply with all legal requirements, including:

Whether eight payments 8C made to ANC 8C Chair Salim Adofo totaling $6,804 were reimbursements for ANC purposes or for partisan political activity.
ANC 8C awarded $4,000 in grants in FY 2022 that did not comply with all legal requirements.
8C spent $1,378 without sufficient documentation to establish the expenditures were for ANC use.”

ANC.8C.Political.Activity.Report (PDF)

Full release: (more…)



227 Harry Thomas Way, NE

Thanks to Edward for sharing the latest with us: “Work on the future Tommy’s Tacos in kiosk at Tanner Park!”

Back in July we learned that:

“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park. (more…)



606 Florida Ave, NW

The current owner of El Techo tells me via email:

“this isn’t a permanent closure but a reorganization that will breath new life into the concept….Reopening in early 2026


from our archives in 2017 before the roof deck went to eleven…

“El Techo isn’t going away — it’s evolving. (more…)


From the National Building Museum:

“This season, the National Building Museum is delighted to welcome back the Winter Skate Spectacular—returning for its second year in an even bigger, better, and brighter form.

This one of a kind, indoor synthetic ice-skating experience transforms the Museum’s Great Hall into a winter wonderland where visitors of all ages can skate beneath the soaring Corinthian columns. Events will include early hours for younger skaters, themed nights, festive snacks and drinks, and more!

From lively after-hours events for adults to joyful moments for families, there’s plenty to keep the spirit of the holidays alive well into the new year.

WHEN: (more…)


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