Thanks to Tom for sending around 9:30am:
“ribbon-cutting at Logan Circle park with NPS and Interior Secretary Burgum. Fencing comes down end of October 😮”
Updates when those wooden fencing are confirmed down..
Woodley Road, NW and Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The fencing runs all the way down Woodley and there are stacks of more fencing on Wisconsin (to be set up, I guess). No signs indicating anything.”
From the National Cathedral:
“Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET. The service is not open to the public. (more…)
Thanks to Rozi for sharing these beauties from “the Armed Forces Retirement Home.” (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
This expanded Columbia Heights rowhome offers nearly 2,500 square feet, a luxurious primary suite, and rare two-car parking: 3628 New Hampshire Ave NW
- Fully renovated open kitchen (2021)
- Separate basement apartment with private entrance
- Mudroom connecting the home to the backyard
- Luxurious primary suite with custom dressing room
- Updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and major systems throughout
- Rear yard with private carport
- Foxhall Village, steps to Georgetown University Hospital
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/4 full + 2 half-bath fully renovated Watergate East co-op in Foggy Bottom, spanning two combined residences with panoramic Potomac River views, a wraparound terrace, and chef’s kitchens with marble countertops—all for $5M.
- This two-bedroom co-op in Navy Yard boasts “dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows” that flood the living area with “incredible natural light and sweeping city views,” plus an underlying mortgage carrying “an ultra-low 2.89% interest rate — a rare and valuable financing advantage in today’s market.”
- Perched atop a rare Art Deco gem in Kalorama, this one-bedroom offers “top-floor living” with “no upstairs neighbors, added quiet, and the kind of light that makes you want to have brunch at home.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “bright and inviting top-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo” with an “open-concept living and dining area with hardwood floors” in the heart of Northeast DC, near Brookland, Fort Totten, and Takoma.
1106 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the updated contact info.
ICYMI: End of an Era on H Street, NE – Mr. Hillman retires after 60 years (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
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Celebrate summer at the “Summer Dreams” Block Party on August 14 from 4-9 pm at Dreaming Out Loud’s Marion Barry Market and Cafe in Anacostia. Shop from a variety of local vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment, sample delicious treats, and snag plenty of freebies.
The event also features fun crafts and activities for all ages–perfect for making memories with friends and neighbors. Don’t miss this chance to support DC’s vibrant small businesses and experience the best of Anacostia’s community spirit.
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1250 Half Street, SE
Wowza. Sad news from Tap99 in Navy Yard:
“After 5 incredible years, we’re sharing some bittersweet news—TAP99 is closing.
What started as an idea turned into a place full of energy, community, and countless memories. From game days to late nights, you made this place what it was—and we’re so grateful.
We’re going out the best way we know how: (more…)
Thanks to F. for sending Saturday morning around 9:30am: “Car B Que on Montana.”
It had been 8 days since our last carbque.
Courtesy of the Smithsonian
From an email:
“The Smithsonian will welcome families and children to Smithsonian Family Day, a free event Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall.
The event will feature live performances by The Washington Ballet and the Dylan Lizza Quartet; hands-on STEM and art activities; historical reenactors portraying George Washington and Amelia Earhart; and appearances by beloved PBS KIDS characters.
It’s also the last chance for visitors to see “American Aspirations” before the exhibition closes July 26 next door at the Smithsonian Castle.
Admission is free, and no tickets or registration are required.” (more…)
Missed Connections – Wonderland Ballroom Wednesday and Biking New Hampshire and 15th St, NW Thursday
photo by Victoria Pickering
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I, a late 20s guy in a jean jacket, was waiting in line for a first floor bathroom stall at Wonderland Ballroom on Wednesday, July 22. You and a friend were ahead of me in line. You look like a dark eyed Rory Gilmore.
You whispered something to your friend, (more…)
Not likely to cause quite the stir of the Bad Day to be a Hotdog hat but still, “Accio, glizzy! Nationals create four special hot dogs for Harry Potter Day“: (more…)