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“Taylor Swift’s transformative pop album “1989,” Beyoncé’s standout “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” The Go-Go’s debut album “Beauty and the Beat,” Vince Gill’s signature “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” Weezer’s self-titled debut “Weezer (The Blue Album),” Chaka Khan’s crossover hit “I Feel for You,” and Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” have been selected as some of the defining sounds of history and culture that will join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026.
Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen today named 25 recordings as audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.
The 2026 class of inductees span 70 years of music and recorded sound, including: (more…)
Address:1233 S Street NW Neighborhood: Logan Circle Type: 5 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA duplex – 3073 sq. ft. Open House: n/a Listed: $1,980,000
Noteworthy: Two-unit townhouse in the heart of Logan Circle. Garage & 4 Decks
An exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully configured two-unit townhouse in the heart of Logan Circle, offering flexibility for homeowners, investors, or those seeking supplemental rental income. Live in the upper residence while generating income from the lower-level apartment, or lease both units in one of Washington’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
The upper residence features three bedrooms, two full baths and one half bath, dramatic ceilings, abundant natural light, and multiple outdoor spaces designed for effortless entertaining. Two primary suites each enjoy outdoor retreats—one opening to a charming balcony and the other to a rear deck. Just off the main living level, a private terrace creates a seamless extension of the home, complete with a striking mural that provides a distinctive urban backdrop for dining, entertaining, or relaxing outdoors.
The lower residence offers two bedrooms, a full bath, in-unit laundry, a private entrance, and an expansive front patio—providing rare outdoor living space ideal for entertaining, gardening, or enjoying the neighborhood atmosphere. Both residences also have access to the covered garage, an uncommon convenience in Logan Circle.
Perfectly positioned on a picturesque tree-lined street, 1233 S Street NW is moments from Logan Circle, 14th Street, Shaw, and Dupont Circle, with acclaimed restaurants, cafés, boutiques, Whole Foods, parks, and multiple Metro stations nearby.
Whether envisioned as a personal residence with built-in rental income, a multigenerational home, or a turnkey investment property, 1233 S Street NW delivers space, flexibility, private outdoor living, parking, and location in the heart of Logan Circle.
Latest stats from DC City Administrator Kevin Donahue:
“🚨 Update on scofflaw vehicle enforcement:
📌FY26 YTD: @DCDPW has impounded 4,450 cars with total of $23M in unpaid citations
📌 Of those, 1,987 were “high value scofflaws” (cars w/$3k+ in unpaid citations) that owed $20M in unpaid tickets”
District Bridges is thrilled to announce its FIVE events as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Art All Night with support from the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD.)
From local artists, circus performers, live bands, dance, theatre, improv, storytelling, and so much more, these festivals celebrate art in all its forms and highlight the unique culture of each neighborhood.
This is a huge issue throughout all of DC! The problem lies in the pickleball players continuously moving their nets onto established tennis courts which violates the rules set in place DPR stating that (more…)
I’m hearing from a very good source that a Barnes and Noble bookstore is looking to come to the building where Total Wine is located. Waiting on confirmation but I think they would do very well there!
Barnes and Noble is slowing reemerging on the DC scene with relatively recent (re) openings in Georgetown (2024) and Penn Quarter (January 2026.)
“Hidden gem Persian brunch in Columbia Heights! Perfectly cooked yolks, prepared three ways! 🍳🍴”
Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Now there’s brunch at Persian restaurant KooKoo – menu looks good. the menu looks really good with a Persian shakshuka 🤤”
Can you find out what happened to Hush Harbor? Has been closed for awhile now. No sign on the door or anything but they have been consistently closed for weeks.”
Wild. Washington Business Journal reports: “Smartphone-free bar Hush Harbor pivots to pop-ups after less than a year on H Street”
