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D.C. United Viewing Party

Head to The Wharf’s Pearl Street pitch on Sunday, April 28 from 12-4 p.m. to cheer on D.C. United as they take on Minnesota.

Pearl Street gets United as we transform the street into an away game viewing party destination. We’ll broadcast the game live on the big screen, have multiple beer and food stations and official team swag. Sponsored by Heineken.

Free to attend and all ages welcome but must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

We’re taking it a step further and giving one lucky person the chance to see D.C. United take on Portland on September 15 in Portland, OR!

Trip includes round trip airfare, hotel and game day experience. The winner will be announced during half time at the game watch party on April 28. Submit your entry and get all the info at: bit.ly/2IyBqoD.

For more information on the event please click here or visit www.wharfdc.com.

Listing of the Day: 5024 9th Street, NW Unit 204

Address: 5024 9th Street NW, Unit 204
Neighborhood: Petworth
Listed: $459,900
Open: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sleekly designed and priced at an incredible value, The Gallatin’s new 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condominiums are now selling in the Petworth community.

An open layout from kitchen to living room, modern finishes such as, quartz kitchen countertops, marble tile and flooring in both bathrooms and glass tiled backsplashes in select kitchens are complimented with exposed iron beams and a soft palette of gray hues for a slightly industrial accent.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 24

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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

Featured Property of the Week: 81 U Street NW #B

1 of 4 BRAND NEW units at the Bloomingdale Row condominium building with 3 bedrooms + a den and 3 full bathrooms.

The kitchen is loaded with KitchenAid appliances, gorgeous quartz countertops, backsplash and an island with a waterfall edge. Across both levels you’ll find hardwood flooring, large windows with lots of natural light and modern finishes from the railings to the rooftop deck.

Finally, on the rooftop deck you’ll get incredible views of Crispus Attucks Park, the Washington Monument and Capitol Hill, making the unit the perfect place to call home.

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DC Bike Ride is Only a Few Weeks Away!

May is National Bike Month and DC Bike Ride is the main celebration!

DC Bike Ride is more than just a ride — it’s a fun filled adventure through the most iconic and historic streets of D.C. Your registration to the May 18 ride gives you access to all the live music, delicious food, giveaways and pit stops along our 20-mile car-free course!

After the ride, stop by the Finish Festival on 3rd Street between the U.S. Capitol building and the National Mall to enjoy the FitDC Movement Zone and dance to DJ Jealousy beats!

No Bike? No problem! Bike and helmet rentals are available for just $12 added to your registration. You can also B.Y.O.Bike! 

Let’s ride!

DC Open House List for This Weekend

By PoP Sponsor (a)

Open houses in the District is light this weekend with only 140 from which to choose. If you’re a buyer, you better get out there and find your new home before someone else snatches it up! To see the entire DC Open House List, click here.

  • 555 Massachusetts Avenue NW #613 — $619,000 — Mount Vernon Triangle
    Open Sat. 1-4 p.m. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Fernando Garcia
    Perfectly located condo has 2 bedroom suites each with its own bathrooms and walk-in closets and an abundance of building amenities.
  • 4419 19th Place NE — $824,900 — North Michigan Park
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Howard Salpeter
    5 BR single-family home “total renovation” with over 2,400 total finished square feet.
  • 33 Brandywine Street SW — $579,900 — Bellevue
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Bronwyn Scott
    Gorgeously maintained all brick, brand new, detached home with 3 BR/3 BA and a 2-car garage.
  • 801 Crittenden Street NW — $925,000 — Petworth
    Open Sat 1-3 p.m. — Andres Serafini/The Washingtonian Group
    Back on the market with new paint and upgrades (and a $54k price reduction), this newly renovated 3 BR/3.5 BA end-unit is ready for its new owner!
  • 1313 D Street SE — $1,849,900 — Barney Circle
    Open Fri.& Sat.  12-4 p.m. — Alex Edwards
    Built last year, this 4 BR townhouse is pricey, but with 3k square feet, this home is sure to impress with its master bathroom, rooftop deck and more.

Sell Your Home for Free With 0% Listing Fee

Are you wanting to sell your home and buy another in the DMV? Agent Murrell, with Tristar Realty, is helping sellers save thousands by selling their homes for free and helping them move on to their next dream home!

Here’s how it works:

  • Sellers contact Agent Murrell directly — [email protected]. 
  • Sellers exclusively list their current home for free and buy a new one, directly with Agent Murrell.
  • Once the seller’s home is listed and under contract, sellers then close on the new home within 1-4 months.
  • Sellers save thousands and move into their new home!

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Marvin Gaye Dance Party at the National Postal Museum

The U.S. Postal Service just released a new stamp honoring Marvin Gaye — D.C. native son and international music superstar — and we’re having a party!

On Saturday, April 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. the National Postal Museum will host a Marvin Gaye Dance Party.

Dance to Marvin’s tunes and more with D.C.’s own DJ RBI. Bring your own tote bag or T-shirt to be screen printed with inspirational text or print the text on paper with artists from Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center.

Break out your moves and join Smooth & EZ Hand Dance Institute, who will take you on a journey across the past and future of D.C. Hand Dancing.

The U.S. Postal Service will salute the “Prince of Soul”, Marvin Gaye, with a dedication of the Forever stamp honoring the legendary singer. The dedication will begin at 3 p.m. at the museum with remarks by representatives of the National Postal Museum and the U. S. Postal Service.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: April 17

By PoP Sponsor (a)

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

Featured Property of the Week: 2217 Flagler Place NW

  • This impressively maintained 3 level end-unit Victorian row home has a total of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a complete lower level in-law suite with its own kitchen, laundry and outside entrance. The home boasts a plethora of aesthetically pleasing features including exposed brick, light hardwood floors, high ceilings and marble tile in the upstairs bathroom with his and hers vanities. Other highlights include rear off-street parking and deck, a separate dining room, bay windows and built-ins, all in this conveniently located Bloomingdale home.

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Shaw Main Streets Hosts EAT.DRINK.SHAW at The Howard Theatre

Shaw Main Streets will host its annual soiree to celebrate the neighborhood as a top dinning destination on Wednesday April 24, from 7-9 p.m.

EAT.DRINK.SHAW. highlights the neighborhood’s status as a nationally-recognized dining and drinking destination and is a fundraiser for initiatives that enhance and promote commerce within the Shaw neighborhood.

Formerly known as “A Taste of Shaw,” EAT.DRINK.SHAW. is hosted by dozens of the area’s top bars and restaurants who all come together for a one-night culinary extravaganza.

EAT.DRINK.SHAW. gives guests the opportunity to experience the best that the neighborhood has to offer in one night for one low price along with live music, raffles and swag bags.

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GMU’s Schar School of Policy and Government No. 2 for Security Studies Programs

The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University has been named No. 2 in the country in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report for its security studies programs.

If you dream of a career in international security, homeland security, emergency management or other fields that tackle “wicked problems” around the world, the Schar School has top-rated master’s degrees, graduate certificate programs and PhD programs to help you achieve your goals.

The Arlington, Virginia-based Schar School, convenient to the decision-and policy-makers of Washington, D.C., boasts a faculty that includes program former Central Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency director Michael V. Hayden, former ambassador Richard Kauzlarich and inaugural Carnegie Fellow and terrorism expert Louise Shelley.

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