DC Government

From the Office of the D.C. Auditor:

“D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson today welcomed action by the D.C. Superior Court which awarded a default judgment totaling $81,064 against Rhonda Edwards-Hines for unauthorized spending while she served as treasurer of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C in 2017 and 2018.
The civil judgment was announced Friday by Associate Judge Darlene M. Soltys and includes $42,564 in treble damages for $14,188 in misappropriated funds and $38,500 in civil penalties for seven violations of the District of Columbia False Claims Act (D.C. Code § 2-381.02(a). The lawsuit was filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) based on audit findings published in the 2019 Office of the D.C. Auditor (ODCA) report, ANC 8C Misappropriated Funds. (more…)


What the Helen of Troy is This


1919 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if you or anybody in the community know what was up with the giant line this morning at the Washington Hilton? It stretched from the front door almost all the way down to Florida Ave. Have lived across the street for 4 years and have never seen anything like this except for the WHCA dinner.”


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With 270+ open houses across the District this weekend, there’s plenty to see before the dog days of August really set in. This weekend’s lineup spans RLAH @properties and several other DMV brokerages, from a custom-built estate in American University Park, a fully reimagined Bloomingdale rowhouse with a connected income unit, and an affordable renovated one-bedroom near Dupont Circle, among many others. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

113 U St NW
113 U St NW
  • 113 U St NW — $1,690,000 — Bloomingdale
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — David Bediz
    “A one-of-a-kind custom residence in the heart of Bloomingdale. This expansive, full-width rowhome masterfully blends the timeless character and craftsmanship of an early-1900s Washington, DC home with thoughtfully integrated MODERN LUXURY. Adding to its exceptional versatility is a CONNECTED 2BR/2BA UNIT —ideal for short-term rental income, multigenerational living, a private guest suite, home office, or simply expanding your own living space. As the LARGEST HOME ON THE BLOCK, the property spans the full width from front to back and features abundant EASTERN-FACING WINDOWS that fill the home with natural light while maintaining remarkable privacy.”

  • 319 I St SW #200 — $749,900 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — Katherine Krevor
    “This remodeled stunning spacious 3-level townhome has a 1 car garage and 3-bedrooms + den. Freshly painted, refinished hardwood oak floors, with an upgraded kitchen and bathrooms offers the perfect blend of modern style while preserving beautiful mid-century touches that invite the leafy trees and natural light into your living space, and is paired with an unbeatable Southwest DC location.”

  • 2125 14th St NW #401 — $750,000 — Logan Circle
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Joseph Himali & Sierra Kim
    “Soaring ceilings, walls of light from three exposures, and a layout built for real living come together here in a way that is hard to find in the city. This corner unit offers two full bedrooms, a versatile den, and two full baths in one of the building’s most sought-after floor plans, and with only one shared neighbor on the floor, there is a rare sense of quiet and privacy. The living, dining, and kitchen areas are wide open and made for gathering, flowing together beneath exposed concrete ceilings and ductwork that conceal the central air conditioning and heat.”

  • 609 4th St SW — $1,279,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 12-3PM — Jason Skipworth
    “Welcome home to 609 4th Street SW, luxury townhome living in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. 609 4th Street SW is just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community. Features 4-bedrooms & 3-bathrooms, 2,460 sq ft spread out over 3 levels and the kitchen and all bathrooms were fully renovated.”

  • 2101 11th St NW #502 — $625,000 — U Street Corridor
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Sarah Brazell
    “Welcome home to this bright and modern two-bedroom, two-bath condo in the vibrant U Street Corridor! Featuring white oak flooring throughout, an open layout, and stylish updates, this residence offers a comfortable and contemporary place to call home. The updated kitchen features oversized espresso cabinetry, a tile backsplash, and high-end stainless steel appliances, including a gas range.”

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Capitol Hill


205 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

“Dear PoPville,

I just stopped by Burrito Brothers on Pennsylvania Ave and saw that they’re permanently closed. The local chain had been around for at least thirty five years and had locations all over the city, but the last outpost got booted by their landlord. Such a shame. The name on the storefront is definitely down. I spoke with the hair salon next door and apparently they closed Saturday.”

Google has them listed as temporarily closed but it seems more likely to be “temporarily” closed: (more…)


What the Helen of Troy is This

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea what’s going on at the White House this week? 17th St closed as far north as K St, the D72 could not get to its usual last two stops (and no showed going northbound yesterday at 5pm for at least 45 minutes), 16th and I has been turned into some sort of security checkpoint and staging area. I get that this WH doesn’t actually care about DC residents, but WMATA and MPD should be able to do better. Or at least communicate better.”

ICYMI: “Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET.”

Reuters reports, “Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ‌Zelenskiy are expected to attend the funeral.”

ABC reports, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be angling for President Donald Trump’s ear as both wartime leaders are set to meet with Trump at the White House Tuesday amid global conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine.”