fire


photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Box Alarm 2100 block 2nd St SW. Well involved boat at the James Creek Marina.

Update Boat fire James Creek Marina 2100 2nd St SW. Had 1 boat fully involved. Fire knocked down using 2 pronged attack wth land units and 2 fireboats. Damage to adjacent boats on both sides. No initial reports of injuries. (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

332 N Street SW
332 N Street SW

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.”

Event

To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!


Forest Hills


4461 Connecticut Avenue, NW

“Science-backed wellness designed to keep you thriving

Hydralive Therapy® delivers powerful hydration, nutrients, and relief — straight to your bloodstream, right when you need it.”

HydralIVe Therapy will open in the space next door to the recently opened Malabar “modern Indian fare” restaurant (in the old Rosedale et al space.) (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Diane Krauthamer

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music


Please courtesy National Gallery of Art

From a press release:

“DC’s favorite summer concert series returns to the National Gallery of Art this summer with Jazz in the Garden: American Sounds. This season highlights both rising voices and celebrated performers whose work reflects the evolving landscape of American music. Kicking off May 22, the series spotlights artists from across the country performing across genres including indie soul-funk, alternative bluegrass, salsa, jazz, rhythm & blues, blues, Americana, and brass band music.

For over 20 years, (more…)