Sponsored

Join a No-Cost Endometriosis Research Study in DC!

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Can a plant-based diet reduce pain from endometriosis?

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is recruiting participants in the Washington, D.C., area for a 12-week research study. This study will explore the effect of a low-fat, plant-based diet on symptoms of endometriosis including pain and inflammation.

Join this no-cost research study to see if a change in nutrition can reduce endometriosis-related pain and improve quality of life!

Weekly virtual Zoom meetings will be hosted by our multidisciplinary clinical research team. Qualified participants randomly assigned to the plant-based diet group will receive:

  • Study-related online group support sessions each week
  • A one-on-one consultation with a dietitian
  • Lab tests to check specific study-related health measures
  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Nutrition and meal planning education

(more…)

Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 23

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate.

Featured Property of the Week: 1435 Good Hope Road SE

“Welcome to a very rare and elegant home in one of the most sought-after and historic locations in Washington, D.C. This beautiful brick-facing home features 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, one-half bath, wood floors throughout, basement, wrap-around balcony with private main suite entrance. Only a limited imagination to endless possibilities of living and earning is your only barrier to the masterful potential this home endures. Zoned MU-4 for Mixed Used, this creates an endless and limitless list of possibilities at your disposal. If you can dream it you can conceive it. This incredible brick single-family home can serve multiple purposes, zoned MU-4 (Dual Zoned) The Mixed-Use (MU) zones provide for mixed-use developments that permit a broad range of commercial, institutional, and multiple dwelling unit residential developments at varying densities. The MU-4 zone is intended to: Permit moderate-density mixed-use development; Provide facilities for shopping and business needs, housing, and mixed uses for large segments of the District of Columbia outside of the central core; and Be located in low- and moderate-density residential areas with access to main roadways or rapid transit stops, and include office employment centers, shopping centers, and moderate bulk mixed-use centers.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/7 FB/1 HB Georgian home in Mass. Ave Heights with 9,100+ square feet spread across 4 levels and features a grand foyer, a “banquet size” dining room, 2-car garage, 7 fireplaces, a sunroom, elevator, a luxurious owner’s suite and a gorgeous rear terrace with a pool — all for $6.9M.
  • “Completely renovated in 2014, this [Petworth] home boasts an open-concept floor plan, well-maintained hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, exposed brick, skylights, vaulted ceilings, updated modern bathrooms, marble kitchen countertops with brand new, state of the art appliance package, front exterior patio with gorgeous stone retaining wall, off-street parking and private south-facing coffee terrace.”
  • This “stunning Barton model townhouse built in 2011 and located in the EYA development Chancellor’s Row in Brookland. Here you will find exceptional living on 4 levels featuring 3 Bedrooms plus den and 3.5 Bathrooms with garage parking that includes an EV Charger.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/2.5 BA 2-story luxury condo in Georgetown with an amazing owner’s bathroom.

This Spring, Hit a Hard Reset and Get Your Home Professionally Cleaned

By PoP Sponsor (a)
DC Cherry Blossoms photo via flickr

Now that D.C. got the last snowstorm out of its system, we can officially declare it: Spring has sprung. Cue cherry blossoms, baseball games, patio brunches — and spring cleaning.

If you’re looking for a hard reset after this dreary winter, get your home professionally cleaned with Well-Paid Maids.

Using sustainable, green cleaning products, Well-Paid Maids will leave your home sparkling.

Its cleaners do it all: mopping, vacuuming, dusting and wiping down surfaces, scrubbing toilets and more. They can even take care of your most dreaded tasks, including cleaning the fridge and oven, changing bed sheets, sanitizing trash cans and more.

In addition to the attention to detail, what really sets Well-Paid Maids apart from other cleaning services is it pays employees (note: not contractors) a fair, living wage of at least $20 an hour. Even more, employees have access to health, dental and vision insurance; 22 paid days off a year; employer-paid commuting; and more.

That means you’ll not only have a spotless home — you’ll also feel good supporting a business committed to making change.

So go ahead and officially welcome spring this year by booking your spring cleaning online.

MPD Commits to Hiring More Women in New 30×30 Pledge

By PoP Sponsor (a)

The Metropolitan Police Department recently signed the 30×30 pledge, which seeks to increase the recruitment, retention and promotion of women in policing. More specifically, the goal of the initiative is to increase the number of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030, and to ensure police agencies intentionally support, mentor and empower women to advance throughout their careers.

Currently, MPD’s sworn force is made up of 23% women, and more than 50% of the agency’s February recruit class were  women — all D.C. natives and former cadets.

To coincide with Women’s History Month in March, MPD signed the pledge and created a video and promotional campaign to highlight its participation. On March 18, the Department hosted a “Women in Law Enforcement ” themed Prospect Day — consisting of a panel of women at MPD who spoke about their careers and offered advice to women wanting to enter this field.

When asked about the pledge, MPD’s Chief Robert Contee said, “We are pledging to increase the number of female officers and continue to make MPD the most equitable agency for women in the law enforcement field.” To apply or learn more visit JOINMPD.DC.GOV.

Put Homeownership on Easy Mode With BirdWatch

By PoP Sponsor (a)
1/5

Life’s complexities truly came to light during the last two years, making it difficult to spend time on the things that really matter.

Whether you’re wasting your weekend coordinating an HVAC repair, spiraling into the world of DIY plumbing (a high-stakes puzzle!), or you’ve simply given up and resigned to live with your home’s “quirks,” help is available. Home maintenance can be frustrating and draining, but it doesn’t have to derail your week — that’s where BirdWatch swoops in.

Pass off that to-do list and let your expert BirdWatch concierge handle the heavy lifting. They’ll make the calls, send the vendor, and coordinate access — for anything. They’re just a tap away. You can hit “Send” on the way to grab your kiddos from school and then… relax. Have a more comprehensive project in mind or want recommendations to keep your investment in good shape? They can do that, too.

(more…)

Architecture & Design Film Festival: DC Returns March 24

By PoP Sponsor (a)
1/4

Opening Night Celebration includes in-person Q&A with Design Visionary Bruce Mau 

The National Building Museum will again partner with the Architecture & Design Film Festival to produce and host ADFF:DC in Washington, D.C., March 24-26.

The festival offers 12 feature-length films and a selection of short films from around the world that explore innovation and creativity in sustainability, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, as well as the important contributions of indigenous architects and the dynamic nature of design leadership.

Highlighted in this year’s festival are legendary icons like Frank Lloyd Wright and Marcel Breuer, renowned contemporary Danish architect Dorte Mandrup, in addition to other architects making their marks around the world. This is the first complete in-person program of the ADFF 2021/22 season in the US.

The festival begins with an Opening Night Celebration — Thursday, March 24, 6-9:30 p.m.

(more…)

DC Open House List for This Weekend

By PoP Sponsor (a)

As we enter D.C. spring, we can expect lots of fluctuation in the weather just as much as the real estate market. There are 330+ open houses scheduled across the District for this weekend and don’t let the rain deter you, because it won’t deter the other potential homebuyers. Check out some of our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 6915 32nd Street NW — $1,575,000 — Chevy Chase
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. — Jeff Reese
    “The home sits on a manicured massive lot (1/3 of an acre that takes an entire block on 32nd St with no neighbors on either side) in the coveted Hawthorne neighborhood of Chevy Chase. You are a two-minute walk to Rock Creek Park and an easy walk to Lafayette Elementary and close to transportation arteries and shopping. This home is oversized in every way. Enter the gracious foyer and enjoy an enormous living room with double banks of windows, a wood-burning fireplace, a very large dining room, a recently refreshed kitchen (with gas/electric options), a breakfast room, a sunroom filled with plants and a special place to relax, and a wonderful office complete with built-ins. A vintage powder room on the main floor is conveniently located near the living room. The hardwoods and the sunlight make this large home feel very special. There are three bedrooms upstairs. The primary bedroom is enormous with an ensuite,  the secondary bedroom is equally generous in size and is flooded in natural light and the third bedroom has lovely period finishes including grasscloth wallpaper. The primary bath has been improved and the hall bath is in wonderful period condition. There is ample opportunity to add a 600 square foot new primary suite over the garage should that be desired. The lower level offers high ceilings, natural light and a second fireplace as well as a full bath. This lower living room/den is large enough to accommodate 50 of your closest friends while you enjoy the gas fireplace. There is a LEGAL fourth bedroom with an egress window and a large closet on the lower level. There are lovely built-ins as well. Storage is abundant in the lower level with a massive utility room on the north side of the home and the laundry room is quite large with access to the rear garden. The garden/backyard is beyond spectacular.”
  • 637 Regent Place NE — $899,900 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Welcome Home to this stunning Barton model townhouse built in 2011 and located in the EYA development Chancellors Row in Brookland. Here you will find exceptional living on 4 levels featuring 3 Bedrooms plus den and 3.5 Bathrooms with garage parking that includes an EV Charger.”
  • 1704 T Street NW #101 — $629,900 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “Perfect for the modern city dweller, this bright and open two-bedroom, two full-bath condominium with its own private entrance and outdoor living space is a gem!”
  • 411 17th Street NE #B — $439,458 — Kingman Park
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Hillary Nash
    “This Terrace Level Condo is one word. HOT! Featuring 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, a thoughtful layout with Spacious Living, Dining and Kitchen areas. Enjoy all of the bells, and whistles too, with Quartz Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Upgraded Cabinetry, Lighting and Great Closet Space with Custom Shelving throughout.”
  • 1121 24th Street NW #209 — $275,000 — Foggy Bottom
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Daniel Esteban
    “Enjoy this light filled, corner unit with high ceilings which is conventionally located between Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Georgetown. This unit was recently updated with lovely LVP flooring, cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and fresh paint throughout!”

COAL + ICE: Immersive Documentary Photography Exhibition Visualizing the Climate Crisis

By PoP Sponsor (a)
1/5

COAL + ICE, a project of Asia Society, is an immersive documentary photography exhibition that brings together the work of over 50 photographers from around the world to visualize the climate crisis.

A vibrant six-week programming series transforms the center of the exhibition into a stage for music, performance, panel discussions, art-making and more. This exhibition brings the environmental and human costs of climate change to life through images, videos and insightful events.

Co-curated by Magnum photographer Susan Meiselas and renowned exhibition designer Jeroen de Vries, COAL + ICE traces a photographic arc from deep within the coal mines to the melting glaciers of the greater Himalaya, and across the globe where rising sea levels and extreme weather events are wreaking havoc. Through intimate portraits and vast altered landscapes, these photographs document our relationship to fossil fuels and the consequences triggered by this continued reliance.

(more…)

Get Educated! Real Estate Buying Strategies This Saturday

By PoP Sponsor (a)

The Real Estate Market is HOT and it’s time for you to get educated! Please join our First Time Home Buyer Workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership.

Learn mortgage loan options with local lender Chris Geier. ⁠Also, receive the best strategies for making winning offers from our GreenLine Real Estate agents, Dee Getachew and Jonathan Bartlett.

Our workshops are virtual and free of charge. A Zoom link to our webinar will be available to those who sign up. For more information and registration please visit GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop.

No obligation to buy… only to learn.

Don’t forget to check out our Home Buying Tips Blog for home buying tips and money saving strategies.

(more…)

Come For The $20.22 Oil Change, Stay Because It’s So Easy

By PoP Sponsor (a)
1/5

CarCare To Go brings modern convenience and simplicity to car repair.

They combine the quality and trust of a full-service shop with a uniquely transparent process, and free valet pick-up and delivery from your home or work.  Maintenance, repair and detailing takes as much time as ordering groceries online. Best way to learn about them is to hear what their clients (many of your neighbors) say: See their reviews here.

They are so confident that you’ll love their new service and come back for more, that they’re offering first-time clients an oil change for just $20.22. No catch. Synthetic or blend for any make or model car. Just enter Coupon code FIRST20 when you book. And the valet and a light hand clean are completely free for this and all appointments.

CarCare To Go provides all maintenance, repairs and hand-detailing for all makes and models of vehicles. From oil changes (see special offer above!) to brake pad replacements to the most complicated repairs, CarCare To Go has you covered.

You’ll wonder why you ever took care of your car any other way.

(more…)

View More Stories