From Madam’s Organ owner Bill Duggan:

“18th STREET LOOKS FANTASTIC WITHOUT STREETERIES.!!!! But DDOT and the BID plan to build new ones this week Many(most?) businesses do no want them

Even with those ugly Beirut Barriers still in place, it was so refreshing to see our beautiful, historic street for the first time since Covid over the weekend

But BEWARE!…. (more…)


From an email:

“WHAT: The 10th annual Celebrate Petworth festival celebrates the creativity, diversity, culture, and people of Petworth and its surrounding neighborhoods. The festival is free to attend and will feature 50+ artisans and exhibitors, local food, live music, a kids’ zone, and more. Learn more at www.CelebratePetworth.com.

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701 Kennedy Street, NW

“Inspired by the Tulip Poplars of Rock Creek Park; the tallest trees from the native woodlands we love. Poplar will feature mushrooms and other foraged goodies that thrive under the canopy of our locals forests, as well as new wines, fruit wines, and ciders crafted by the team behind ANXO Cider.”

I’d be been hearing rumors for months now so I’m super excited to share the big news from owner Cerrissa Fitz:


Cerrissa Fitz

“I’m excited to share that I have leased 701 Kennedy St NW with my spouse Sam Fitz and our great friend, Chef and professional forager Iulian Fortu. We hope to open the space this Winter as a wine bar and small restaurant with wines and ciders made, under Sam’s direction, by ANXO Cider, paired with plates from Chef Iulian that will feature foraged and farmed ingredients of exceptional quality, with a focus on local and transparent sourcing. (more…)



“1300 block of Otis between 13th and Holmead in vibrant and beautiful Columbia Heights.”

Thanks to Analya for sending:

“What a great way to beautify a space. Thanks to the owner of the house for making this happen!”

Looks like the artist is Mohtown.


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