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Frustration at Pace of Construction at 3rd and Mass Ave, NE (former home of Bagels & Baguettes)

Published December 6, 2017 at 1:15PM

“Dear PoPville,
I am wondering if your readers have any information on the never-ending Heritage Foundation construction project at 3rd & Mass Ave NE, near Union Station and the H Street Corridor.

I live in a nearby apartment building, and while property management does its best to keep tenants updated, we’ve been putting up with construction sounds beginning at 6 AM, dumpsters and debris lining the street, increased rodent presence, and torn up sidewalks since work on the building began in January 2016 – also when the beloved “Bagels & Baguettes” closed as a result of the construction.
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End of an Era – Banana Cafe closing after 25 Years on Barracks Row

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2017 at 9:30AM

500 8th Street, SE

Another piece of older D.C. moving on to our memories. Thanks to Barred in DC for the heads up yesterday, Banana Cafe announced on their Facebook that December 16th will be their last day:

Banana Cafe’s website says: (more…)

#end of an era

Today’s Rental “occupies the entire first floor of this Victorian rowhome”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 27, 2017 at 2:00PM

This rental is located at 1355 Massachusetts Ave, SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2075 / 1br – 750ft2 – Charming One-Bedroom in Victorian Capitol Hill Rowhome

This charming one bedroom, one bathroom apartment occupies the entire first floor of this Victorian rowhome in Capitol Hill.

Apartment Features: (more…)

“Season’s Greenings: Roadside Attractions” Opens Thanksgiving Day at U.S. Botanic Garden

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 21, 2017 at 4:00PM

courtesy U.S. Botanic Garden

From a press release:

“This year’s annual U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) holiday exhibit, Season’s Greenings: Roadside Attractions, will open Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017 and run through January 1, 2018. The USBG is vibrant throughout the holidays with the sights, scents, and sounds of the season. Wreaths, garland, trees, and thousands of blooms from exotic orchids to a showcase of heirloom and newly developed poinsettia varieties adorn the Conservatory.

This year, take a trip across America as our annual holiday show features roadside attractions! In our gallery, model trains will chug around, below, through, and above plant-based recreations of iconic sights from across the United States. Explore classic attractions like Texas’ Cadillac Ranch, Colorado’s hot-dog-shaped Coney Island Hot Dog Stand, South Dakota’s Corn Palace, New Jersey’s Lucy the Elephant, and many more representing 40 different roadside attractions, all made from plants and other natural materials. (more…)

Today’s Rental “features a spacious living room with built-in book cases”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 21, 2017 at 10:55AM

This rental is located at 447 1st Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1450 / 1br – 1BR w/ new kitchen & just Steps from Capitol South

This listing will go quickly…. set up a showing TODAY!

This charming one-bedroom terrace level unit features a renovated kitchen with brand new appliances, new cabinets and granite countertop. (more…)

Today’s Rental “For more info call Kenny.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 13, 2017 at 2:00PM

This rental is located at 1320 Maryland Ave, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2750 / 3br – 1300ft2 – Capitol-Hill 3BRM – Atlas

Capitol Hill 3 bdrm in the Atlas District available Dec 1st. $2750.00 plus utilities. Apt has w/d d/w a/c hardwood floors. Located in the up and coming Atlas district. Shopping and entertainment within minutes . Public transportation very convenient to Union Station. For more info call Kenny.”

Today’s Rental requires “No Deposits”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 6, 2017 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1st and D Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1627 Join us on Capitol Hill – 1 Month Free – No Deposits

Located just 2 blocks from the US Capitol in Beautiful Historic Capitol Hill, A Studio Apartment $1,775.00 with ALL Utilities Included and No Security Deposit!

SPECIAL: $1,627.00 per month includes One Month Free and $350.00 move-in fee is waived on apartment #105. This is a savings of $2,125.00.

All Utilities included (more…)

Today’s Rental is “overlooking Lincoln Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 3, 2017 at 2:05PM

This rental is located at 108 Tennessee Ave, NE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2495 / 2br – 2 br in Capitol Hill, overlooking Lincoln Park. Available January 1

We are moving in the new year and are looking for tenants to take over our 2 bed/1bath lease right on Lincoln Park in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. This apartment has tons of natural light, a huge living room, two large bedrooms (equal size), and an in-unit washer/dryer. Large closets in both bedrooms plus two closets in the common space. (more…)

$150 Reward for Missing Hamster, Lunar

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 2, 2017 at 10:55AM

Thanks to a reader for sending from Eastern Market – Eyes Peeled!!

“They were successful in getting the city and CM Allen to quickly take action”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 31, 2017 at 1:00PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user Rich Renomeron

“Dear PoPville,

Thought you might find these interesting being Halloween and all. One of my neighbors here in Eastern Market shot these videos a few nights ago. They were successful in getting the city and CM Allen to quickly take action to get rid of the rats and get the restaurants to do more to help.

The longer video is a great game: How many can you count?!”

I suppose it could be worse…