Chinatown

From a press release:

“The Institute for Primary Facts (IPF) today announced that The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room is officially moving to the nation’s capital in time for President Trump’s birthday.

Running between June 9-12, 2026, the first-of-its kind physical library will take over a space twice as large as the original New York location in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood near the White House and Department of Justice (DOJ). The installation will house all 3.5 million pages of unsealed court records and investigative files released by the DOJ, printed and bound into more than 3,400 individual volumes weighing more than 17,000 pounds.

The D.C. Reading Room is the next stop on what the organizers hope will become a national tour following the New York Reading Room’s viral success. Nearly 10,000 New Yorkers walked through 3,437 volumes of the Epstein files during the exhibit’s two-week run. The installation has been seen by over 85 million people online. The momentum ahead of the D.C. launch also follows a historic, uninterrupted 24-hour filibuster where advocates, citizens, and 11 survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes took turns reading the unsealed files aloud. (more…)


pharmacy

“Dear PoPville,

I have urged the regional manager of certain Walgreens’ DC stores to automatically send notifications to pharmacy customers and Rx prescribers in response to all medication orders, indicating that they may be delayed. This will help ensure that patients and prescribers have the information they need from Walgreens to make decisions in the best interest of the patient’s healthcare.

Since I first became a customer in 1999, (more…)


Hill East

“Dear PoPville,

After DDOT completes its transformation of the mess that is the Pennsylvania Ave. SE/Potomac Ave. SE/14th St. SE intersection in Capitol Hill into a normal traffic circle, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike will be able to breathe easier knowing they’ll be a bit safer navigating this area. So far, (more…)


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DC Open House List for This Weekend: September 25, 2026

The leaves are just starting to turn, the humidity has finally packed it in, and DC’s fall market is in full swing — with 400+ open houses happening across the city this weekend. Whether you’re hunting for a Victorian in Columbia Heights, a Georgetown pied-à-terre, or a new-construction stunner in the Palisades, there’s a front door open for you Saturday and Sunday. Here are the RLAH @properties open houses happening around DC this weekend. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

4115 46th St NW
4115 46th St NW
  • 4115 46th St NW — $2,249,000 — American University Park
    Open Sat. 1-3PM & Sun. 11:30AM-1:30PM — Debi Fox
    “Totally Reimagined and Expanded Home in AU Park. The Essence of Modern Luxury by Award Winning Dilan Homes. The Newly Designed Home spans 3 Levels with 4218 square feet and backs to Turtle Park with alley access from the fenced-in backyard.”

  • 1231 Wynton Pl NE — $815,000 — Brookland
    Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Thomas Doyle
    “At 1231 Wynton Pl you will find a beautifully maintained home on three levels with all the comforts and none of the hassle. Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. Spread across three levels, the layout gives everyone room to breathe.”

  • 1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — David Bediz
    “DUPONT CIRCLE COMPOUND WITH EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY! Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”

  • 4623 Hillside Rd SE — $469,999 — Fort Dupont Park
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Welcome to 4623 Hillside Rd SE, a beautifully updated home offering modern finishes, flexible living spaces, and an incredible house-hacking opportunity in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is filled with natural sunlight and features Sea Island Oak-colored LVP flooring throughout, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and stylish modern finishes.”

  • 1112 Monroe St NW — $1,000,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 2-4PM — Silvana Dias
    “Across from the neighborhood park at 11th and Monroe Streets, this classic DC Victorian pairs original character with a remarkably versatile floor plan. A gracious foyer introduces the home, where original pine floors, tall ceilings and an antique mahogany decorative fireplace bring warmth and history to the open living space.”

  • 50 Florida Ave NE #819 — $575,000 — NoMa
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Mandy Hursen
    “EXCELLENT VALUE FOR A 2 BR, 2 BATH WITH GARAGE PARKING INCLUDED! Bathed in natural light, the open-concept living space showcases warm wood floors, soaring ceilings, and a sophisticated contemporary aesthetic that feels both inviting and impeccably polished.”

  • 3040 R St NW #1/2 — $865,000 — Georgetown
    Open Sat. 11AM-2PM — Steve Gaich
    “Nestled along one of Georgetown’s most picturesque streets and bordering the storied grounds of Montrose Park, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington history with all the comforts of modern luxury. Inside, the residence has been thoughtfully renovated with high-end finishes, exposed brick, and contemporary upgrades throughout.”

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Event

Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” meets 1993’s rom-com “Sleepless in Seattle.”

Two different actors will take the stage each night without having rehearsed or read the script. Instructions from a voice in their headphones will guide them through the piece as they assume the roles of Oedipus, Jocasta, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.


Flowers


“The morning after peak bloom for a corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum)”

Check out the action at the U.S. Botanic Garden (100 Maryland Ave, SW):

“Want to see and smell a big stink? We have a corpse flower bloom (Amorphophallus titanum) opening right now (Wednesday, June3)! We will stay open until 9 pm tonight for visitors to see the bloom opening and smell the infamous stench. This corpse flower is 8 years old and is blooming for the first time. It was created here at the United States Botanic Garden in 2017, by pollinating an A. titanum in our collection with pollen from another in our collection. The seed was planted in February 2018. It is 77.5” tall. A second bloom (on left) is expected to open June 3-5. We will open at 10 am Thursday, June 4. (more…)