
1107 19th Street, NW at L Street
Well this is curious. Back in April we learned that DC Doner was coming to the old Dunkin space next door to the Wawa. I went to check on the opening status and noticed a new sign in the window: (more…)

1107 19th Street, NW at L Street
Well this is curious. Back in April we learned that DC Doner was coming to the old Dunkin space next door to the Wawa. I went to check on the opening status and noticed a new sign in the window: (more…)

15th between Q and R Streets, NW
Actually? as my daughter would ask – ACTUALLY as I always respond.
Thanks to Charles, and Ben for sending: “asphalt crew on site this morning,” (more…)

photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:10AM.”

Have others noticed an increase helicopters circling?
RT asks around 11:20pm last night: “Helicopters circling in NOMA area??”
Jeremy also writes just before 11pm: “For at least the third night in a row, U.S. Park Police is flying around DC (not unheard of, but not exactly common esp. at night), and is now joined by a CBP helicopter in SE DC…” (more…)

2100 block of 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Nathaniel for sharing the photo above with us around 9:40pm Wednesday night:
“Police stopping people on 14th Street in Northwest DC as a crowd of onlookers chant in opposition.”
Another reader sends a photo from 14th and W Street, NW said to have started around 9:10pm: (more…)

400 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending:
“There is a new woman-owned organic corner market on 4th and Kennedy Streets NW – IYMA Daily Essentials. (more…)

1613 Montello Ave, NE
Thanks to Michael for sending: “For those who live in the Trinidad neighborhood, there is sad news to report, Compack Market is closed. (more…)

photo by Adam Fagen
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1239 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Huckberry with the good news, finally:
“Hello, Georgetown! It’s been 14 years in the making—and our first-ever store is officially open.
The space is more than just a shop—it’s the culmination of years of adventure, craftsmanship, curation, and storytelling brought to life. And we couldn’t think of a better place to kick off Huckberry in-real-life. (more…)

Thanks to Terry for sending this beauty. Anyone know what it is?
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