Transit

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released a report reviewing how automated vehicles (AV) are regulated across the United States. The report is meant to inform ongoing decision-making on how the District can regulate AVs, but does not make specific policy recommendations.

The DDOT report summarizes current AV technology, existing research, and different AV regulatory policy approaches being used by cities and states. It also includes insights from interviews with industry and safety experts and government agencies to better understand emerging practices and concerns. (more…)


Columbia Heights

“Dear PoPville,

The past two days there has been a woman sitting on the sidewalk and begging in Columbia Heights. She has a child – a girl maybe 3-4 years old always seeming to be asleep in her lap, but definitely not appearing to be a normal situation of a child napping.

Today (Wednesday) I passed 3 hours apart and the child was still “sleeping.” (more…)


Dupont Circle


1624 Q Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

There is a new Tonkatsu lunch venue on Q st, inside Hank’s. A Yakitori chef, Blake, started a lunch Tonkatsu pop-up from Tue to Fri at Hank’s Oyster Bar when they are not open. I think we haven’t had the real Tonkatsu in Washington DC until last month; the Tonkatsu at Katsu Kyu is fried in lard, which makes the deep flavor. Their Tonkatsu (I tried Loin) is thick, unlike thin slices you usually find in restaurants. Cooking thick meat perfectly requires knowledge and experience. (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: September 25, 2026

The leaves are just starting to turn, the humidity has finally packed it in, and DC’s fall market is in full swing — with 400+ open houses happening across the city this weekend. Whether you’re hunting for a Victorian in Columbia Heights, a Georgetown pied-à-terre, or a new-construction stunner in the Palisades, there’s a front door open for you Saturday and Sunday. Here are the RLAH @properties open houses happening around DC this weekend. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

4115 46th St NW
4115 46th St NW
  • 4115 46th St NW — $2,249,000 — American University Park
    Open Sat. 1-3PM & Sun. 11:30AM-1:30PM — Debi Fox
    “Totally Reimagined and Expanded Home in AU Park. The Essence of Modern Luxury by Award Winning Dilan Homes. The Newly Designed Home spans 3 Levels with 4218 square feet and backs to Turtle Park with alley access from the fenced-in backyard.”

  • 1231 Wynton Pl NE — $815,000 — Brookland
    Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Thomas Doyle
    “At 1231 Wynton Pl you will find a beautifully maintained home on three levels with all the comforts and none of the hassle. Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. Spread across three levels, the layout gives everyone room to breathe.”

  • 1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — David Bediz
    “DUPONT CIRCLE COMPOUND WITH EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY! Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW 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, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”

  • 4623 Hillside Rd SE — $469,999 — Fort Dupont Park
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Welcome to 4623 Hillside Rd SE, a beautifully updated home offering modern finishes, flexible living spaces, and an incredible house-hacking opportunity in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is filled with natural sunlight and features Sea Island Oak-colored LVP flooring throughout, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and stylish modern finishes.”

  • 1112 Monroe St NW — $1,000,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 2-4PM — Silvana Dias
    “Across from the neighborhood park at 11th and Monroe Streets, this classic DC Victorian pairs original character with a remarkably versatile floor plan. A gracious foyer introduces the home, where original pine floors, tall ceilings and an antique mahogany decorative fireplace bring warmth and history to the open living space.”

  • 50 Florida Ave NE #819 — $575,000 — NoMa
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Mandy Hursen
    “EXCELLENT VALUE FOR A 2 BR, 2 BATH WITH GARAGE PARKING INCLUDED! Bathed in natural light, the open-concept living space showcases warm wood floors, soaring ceilings, and a sophisticated contemporary aesthetic that feels both inviting and impeccably polished.”

  • 3040 R St NW #1/2 — $865,000 — Georgetown
    Open Sat. 11AM-2PM — Steve Gaich
    “Nestled along one of Georgetown’s most picturesque streets and bordering the storied grounds of Montrose Park, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington history with all the comforts of modern luxury. Inside, the residence has been thoughtfully renovated with high-end finishes, exposed brick, and contemporary upgrades throughout.”

    (more…)


Event

The evening ranges freely across the American songbook, threading together the theater music of Sondheim, Rodgers and Hart, Bernstein, and Weill with the songs of Ives, Barber, and Liebermann, and the setting of poets as distinct as E. E. Cummings, Langston Hughes, and Allen Ginsberg. It’s a program that moves with ease between the bright patter of numbers like “The What-Cha-Ma-Call-It” and the aching intimacy of “Lonely House”—music that captures both the exuberance and the tenderness at the heart of the American voice.

Bliss brings to this repertoire a voice of exceptional beauty — bright, focused, and capable of extraordinary refinement — along with a natural feel for the wit, swagger, and vulnerability this music demands, whether he’s channeling Sondheim’s restless “Being Alive,” or the sly nostalgia of “One for My Baby.” Expect an evening that is as much a portrait of a nation’s music as it is a showcase for one of the outstanding tenors of his generation.


Attorney General


photo by John Cochran

From the DC Office of the Attorney General:

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced today that he is encouraging District residents to report possible environmental violations directly to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) so that the office can investigate whether to take legal action against polluters and others who endanger DC residents and our natural resources. Residents can share tips about violations of DC environmental laws—like (more…)


Pets

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday (4/22) around 11am I found a small, collarless dog wandering around the Dupont metro (south exit). Several other commuters also stopped, but she did not belong to anyone in the area. I brought her to Dupont Veterinary Clinic, who scanned for a chip but did not find one.

I’ve reached out to (more…)


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