
1733 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Juliet for sending: “Casa Lebrato changing management (more…)

1733 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Juliet for sending: “Casa Lebrato changing management (more…)

courtesy Penguin Random House
From an email:
“WHAT: The Banned Wagon provides hundreds of free copies of banned or challenged books to community members on their tour. Guests will be able to select one book for free (while supplies last). In addition to the free copies of those books, attendees will be able to take further action by sending a note to local representatives through Penguin Random House’s partnership with EveryLibrary.
WHO: Powered by Penguin Random House, in partnership with EveryLibrary and First Book
WHEN + WHERE: (more…)

Thanks to Benjamin for sending: “Spotted at the Petworth Rec Center!!”
DC Pickle Bash’s website says:
“Welcome to DC’s Newest Pickle Festival! (more…)

“Parking lot at Thompson Boat Center. NPS Photo / Emily Collins”
From NPS:
“Starting October 1, the National Park Service (NPS) will extend metered parking at the parking lot at Thompson Boat Center in Georgetown. (more…)

200 H Street, NW
Thanks to JR for sharing with us:
“New playground rising at Cobb Park near NJ and Mass”
From DGS:
“Project Description: (more…)

1835 Columbia Road, NW
Ed. Note: When we posted about the Tatte coming to 14th Street and W Street, NW many folks doubted their success. EVERY single weekend I pass by it, including last weekend, it was packed. That could be more telling about Social Media reactions/commentary but anyway…
A peek at the progress at the coming Tatte in Adams Morgan.
Thanks to A. for sharing a peek inside: (more…)

From an email:
“Therme Group — the internationally acclaimed wellness and cultural destination known for state-of-the-art urban oases that blend thermal and mineral pools, saunas, lush botanical spaces, and cultural programming — is bringing its very first U.S. experience to Washington, DC this fall.
Bathe-ing DC will offer a connective weekend of saunas, movement sessions, soundbaths, community programming, and more at Sandlot Anacostia (October 18–19th). The festival will give visitors a preview of Therme’s signature blend of wellness, art, food, and culture that has made it a global landmark of everyday wellness.
Details at a glance: (more…)

From DC Water:
“DC Water will begin construction this week to stabilize the slope on Canal Road NW between Foxhall Road (Glover-Archbold Trailhead) and the Georgetown University (GU) entrance. Temporary lane closures will be necessary during off-peak hours at times, and the sidewalk will be closed for the duration of the project. Work will begin on Saturday, September 20, 2025, and continue for approximately 6.5 months.
The slope stabilization will be performed in advance of the Potomac River Tunnel Project, a critical infrastructure effort to improve water quality in the Potomac River. Due to repeated landslides and falling rocks along the slope, (more…)

3322 Georgia Ave, NW
Looks like Mister Rotisserie has closed (their phone has been disconnected too.) This space was previously home to Esencias Panameñas and Rita’s Carryout before them. Updates when we learn who takes over the space next.

1723 Connecticut Ave, NW
From ABCA:
“On September 10, 2025, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down two businesses for illegal cannabis sales.
The Closure Orders were executed at Chocolate City Wellness, a licensed retailer, and Citgo Gas Station, an unlicensed retailer, due to activities that posed an imminent danger to public health and safety, specifically the sale of illegal cannabis products that were untested by a licensed testing laboratory and lacked the required labeling.
The operation was part of the city’s ongoing enforcement efforts following the enactment of the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024, which granted ABCA new civil enforcement powers. Since the bill took effect on July 15, 2024, joint agency efforts have resulted in the padlocking of 71 illegal cannabis businesses.
Seizure and Arrest Details (more…)