Thanks to Craig for sharing the festivities at Ben’s Chili Bowl with us: “It was a great scene in front on Ben’s for the grand reopening.” (more…)
618 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Here is the latest photo of our Mabel Lee mural, located at Chinatown Gardens, 618 H Street NW — in the heart of Chinatown. It will be finished in the coming weeks, and we are excited about this beautiful and stunning public art that will honor a Chinese American suffragist, who fought for a constitutional right that she was denied.
In 1912, (more…)
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Update from MPD:
“MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD’s negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”
Thanks to Jennifer for sharing with us from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge:
“Person on top of the bridge between navy yard and anacostia – big police presence” (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Own a world-renowned architect’s masterpiece for under $4,500 a month: 332 N Street SW
- Charles Goodman mid-century treasure
- 3-level River Park townhouse
- Refinished hardwoods + smart Lutron lighting
- Private fenced patio off the main level
- Finished basement with terrazzo-look flooring
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary semi-detached residence in Georgetown—all for $17.75M.
- “Walk to RFK. Invest now for your future. Fabulous 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Capitol Hill rowhome with classic character and smart modern improvements.”
- “Sitting on an extraordinary 10,479 square foot lot, nearly unheard of in the District, this property is zoned R-1B and offers both privacy and potential for a buyer looking for space, options, and long-term value.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautiful, fully renovated 2-unit with roof-top deck, one block off of H Street” and was “designed for and previously approved for condo conversion.”
1101 4th Street, SW
Thanks to Abel for sharing with us from SW:
“No opening date on the door but the recently shuttered 54 Noodles Bar in Southwest is now Saigon Kitchen.”
Ed. Note: Unclear if there is any relation to the old Saigon Kitchen once located in Glover Park. STAY TUNED!
Thanks to Michael for sending the latest sign up on the Logan Circle fence:
“Your Fee Dollars at Work
These improvements are
being completed using your
fee dollars.
Thank you for your
support!
Experience Your America”
Ed. Note: What’s a “fee dollar”? (more…)
Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!
3632 Georgia Avenue, NW previously home to Mr. Braxton, Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant, Walters AND of course the BLUE BANANA
Boom:
“KURO LISTENING BAR — GRAND OPENING Saturday, May 16 · Doors at 2PM
Dim lights. Premium sound. Good company.
Kuro is DC’s newest listening experience: (more…)
3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“We will be closed Friday, May 1st, in celebration of May Day. There is no world in which breakfast tacos are served week in and week out without the labor of our incredible team and tomorrow we celebrate them, the backbone of our restaurant and every restaurant worth their salt. Breakfast tacos will be back on Saturday bright and early como siempre. Tomorrow we’re taking a field trip then getting boozy brunch. Hasta el sábado entonces!!”
“Dear PoPville,
I love La Tejana for many reasons, this is one of them.” (more…)
“Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails
A New Orleans–inspired dining experience landing at the Capitol riverfront in DC. (more…)
photo by Rukasu1
From AlertDC:
“A Fireworks Show will occur near the Nationals Park tonight, May 1, immediately following tonight’s game. Expect loud noises, flashing lights.”
and (more…)
Thanks to Jackie for sending the beauty above from Brightwood Park.
And thanks to Jeff for sending the equally crispy specimen below from Petworth: (more…)