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:
Capitol Hill
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…)
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…)
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…)
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.”
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.
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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…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from Eastern Market – Eyes Peeled!!
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…
735 8th Street, SE
Thanks to John for sending the update on Sushi Hachi. Anyone take an early taste?
Menus (a bit hard to read) and some more teases from their facebook after the jump. (more…)