I was stone sober when I walked by these meters but I was stopped dead in my tracks. I was mesmerized by the intricate pipe work. Super fresh.


I like it even if it is only a banner. Speaking of EL Haynes, I’d like to congratulate them on some good math and reading improvements.

“E.L. Haynes Public Charter School made dramatic 19- and 18- percentage point gains in Math and Reading, respectively, on the 2008 DCCAS, reaching Adequate Yearly Progress and demonstrating the strength of its academic model. These gains outperformed the District’s already-impressive statewide gains by nearly 3-to-1 in Reading and nearly 2-to-1 in Math. E.L. Haynes also more than doubled the percentage of students scoring at Advanced levels in both categories; 25% of Haynes students are Advanced in Math.”


This is actually a metal carving that has been attached to back of the stop sign. That’s hardcore. I dig it the most.  (It’s located on 18th Street in Adams Morgan.)


This is “Cooper… U Street’s best fed resident.”

The response has been so huge I’m going to post two entries a day or we’ll never get to the finalists. I’m sorry but no new entries will be accepted at this time. After the entry please find entry #6. (more…)


This house is located at 3814 Kansas Ave. The remarks say:

“PRICE REDUCED! A rare corner lot and a spacious end-unit SUNNY home with new kitchen – stainless steel appliances, dining room with oak wainscoting & plate rail, new lighting, new main door, built-in cabinets in dining and breakfast rooms. Both 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have attached sitting rooms/playrooms. New roof w/warranty. Large deck. Attached GARAGE and additional space for two cars. All new light fixtures and 9’ high ceilings throughout. Much of the original trim and woodwork has been preserved, including 5-panel doors and oak flooring. Walkout basement and walk-up attic for extra storage.”

The full listing and photos can be found here.

The asking price is $545,000. So what do you think – Good deal or Not?


Thanks again to DC realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this list of home/condo sales for zip codes – 20011, 20010, and 20009. By your request this month also includes 20001. Lots of condo sales this month. Click below on “July Sales” for the full list in pdf format.

July Sales


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