This rental is located at 4545 Macarthur Blvd NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,750 / 1br – 632ft2 – Updated 1 bedroom condo in the popular Palisades (Foxhall-Palisades) (more…)
Palisades
This rental is located at W STREET, NW near MACARTHUR BLVD, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,000 / 2br – $2000 / 2br – 1050ft2 – 2 BD Private Home Apartment (Palisades, DC) (more…)
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Thanks to Andrew for sending and update for today from the Palisades: “Oh, Hello, Brood X. Nice to meet you. I knew your parents.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if any readers have some information about the “house” on the hill above the Dalecarlia Reservoir/Washington Aqueduct. It’s tucked behind Sibley hospital all by itself on a steep hill overlooking MacArthur Blvd and the reservoir. While built to resemble a home, I’m guessing it’s purpose had to do with the reservoir. (more…)
Whoa, Dan Herrera posted to the Capital Naturalist Facebook Group on Friday:
“This bobcat was observed at the C&O Canal in DC! iNaturalist doesn’t show any observations in the area, and the last documented bobcat in the district appears to have escaped (but is now returned) from the zoo. So this is quite the find!
North of Georgetown – closer to the Palisades neighborhood”
Ed. Note: Although, it does look a little bit like Cookie…
Photo by PoPville flickr user Kyle
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch, announce an arrest has been made in a 1998 Homicide and a 1996 First Degree Sexual Abuse Offense.
Between May 6, 1991, and August 1, 1998, a single assailant, locally known as the “Potomac River Rapist,” is alleged to have sexually assaulted eight women, attempted another sexual assault, and committed one homicide in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The victims ranged in age from 18 to 41 years old. (more…)
4885 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Thanks to Julie for passing on from the Palisades Citizens Association:
“Bob Pick and Stefan Lezla have sold 7th Hill and the new owners plan to close the restaurant for about a week starting this Wednesday, Nov 13. Bob & Stefan, thank you for all you’ve done for our community. You’ll be missed!”
courtesy RAKUMI
Ed. Note: The owners of Kotobuki (upstairs) have taken over the former Makoto space at 4822 MacArthur Blvd, NW.
From an email:
“Finally we open the new restaurant “RAKUMI ” last week!! We are authentic Japanese Izakaya/sake house. Great selection of sake and Japanese beer. Serving Sukiyaki,Sha-bu sha-bu, yakitori, several noodles and small appetizers too.”
Check out their menus here.
Turkey Black Vultures!
This shot taken by Susan in The Palisades feels right.
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
4822 MacArthur Blvd, NW via Facebook
Thanks to a commenter for sharing in our initial post about all the restaurants that have closed in 2018. Makoto’s Facebook says:
“After almost 26 years, Sakedokoro Makoto will close on December 29th. Thank you for all the support and goodwill over the years. It has been an absolute honor serving our customers.”