DDOT

From a press release:

“US Ignite, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) are thrilled to announce plans to launch an Autonomous Vehicle Observation (AVO) Zone Challenge in June 2026, a pivotal step toward understanding autonomous vehicle activity on public streets in dense urban environments.

The AVO Zone Challenge is designed to (more…)


Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We have been slowly converting our front yard into a native plant-scape…and it is finally bearing fruit (of the insect kind)! We noticed a lone monarch butterfly flittering around the milkweeds and a couple of weeks later saw that something had been nibbling the leaves. We turned over a few and, lo-and-behold, we have caterpillars! They are super tiny and our son is checking on them every morning. We’ve noticed lots of other pollinators as well even though it is early in the year: a black swallowtail, sulphurs, honeybees, sphinx moths, and even a hummingbird moth (all on moss phlox). (more…)


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4327 8th St NW
4327 8th St NW

A detached Petworth home with a wraparound porch — and its own garage and driveway: 4327 8th St NW

  • Detached corner lot in Petworth

  • Slate-floored wraparound porch

  • Detached garage and private driveway

  • Rebuilt in 2013

  • Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA Victorian compound in Dupont Circle, pairing a four-level renovated residence with a private elevator and custom millwork with a fully renovated, income-producing three-unit building next door—all for $7M.

  • “Modern 3-level penthouse loft with monument views from a private rooftop terrace in a prime DC location! This bright and open penthouse unit features 1,800 sq ft of living space and over 800 sq ft of private outdoor space with two balconies and an amazing rooftop terrace with a hot tub, outdoor shower, and stunning monument views.”

  • “Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, this Dupont Circle compound 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.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious Petworth rowhome offering multiple levels of living space and a flexible floor plan” whose “finished English basement provides additional living space with one bedroom/bonus rooms, a full bathroom, and a wet bar.”


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Event

🍂 Fall is here — and so is FOSH Fall Fest!

For twelve years, Friends of the Soldiers Home has kicked off autumn the right way — and we're not stopping now.


16th St Heights

“Community Yard Sale: Treasure, Treats, and Talent

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 – 14:00
4501 16tg Street, NW

One Primary Location. Hundreds of Treasures.

The Sixteenth Street Neighborhood Association (SSNA) is bringing the whole neighborhood together for a massive community yard sale! We are gathering on the spacious grounds of the Simpson-Hamline UMC for a day of bargains, treats, and family fun.

Whether you’re a professional thrifter or just looking for a fun Saturday outing, you won’t want to miss this. (more…)


Capitol Hill

“The center turf area at Stanton Park will be closed for restoration of the General Nathanael Greene statue through mid‑June. Thank you for your patience as we work to preserve this historic landmark.”

Thanks to Luqman for sending the action at Stanton Park (“located at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Northeast, Washington, D.C. It is bounded by 4th Street to the west and 6th Street to the east.”):

“I wanted to share this with you as I saw during my walk at Stanton Park in NE near Union Station.”

More photos: (more…)