3226 11th Street, NW
Thanks to all who’ve sent the latest, uh, action happening at Johnny’s in Columbia Heights.
“Not entirely sure what’s going on here but… War on 11th Street.” (more…)
“And there’s a screen at the station as well!”
Game changed. Goodness.
Deploy them EVERYWHERE, please.
Thanks to Samuel Littauer for sharing this utter awesomeness with us:
“New screens outside the Woodley Park metro elevator made serious waves in neighborhood group chats today…” (more…)
1800 14th Street, NW
Thanks to SH for sending: “Down goes doi moi’s streatery” (more…)
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026
With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
photo by kelly bell photography
A reader reports at 8:41am: “Just got offloaded on red line at Rhode Island bc someone was hit by train there.”
From WMATA:
“Red Line: Trains are single tracking between Rhode Island Ave and NoMa-Gallaudet because of a trespasser struck by a train at Rhode Island Avenue. Expect delays in both directions. Some trains will offload at strategic locations to minimize train traffic.”
Updates: (more…)
Thanks to I. for sending: “Rock Creek Church Cemetery under the Beaver Moon. Never seen a deer here. I was more spooked than him.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Announcing the first installment of the Logan Market! Starting in May, every first Sunday of the month shoppers will be able to browse Logan Circle’s newest monthly creative and vintage market. Logan Circle Main Street, in partnership with K-Bird, Barrel House Cafe & Bar, and Emily of LOVERS Plant Studio & Wares, is excited to announce the launch of the Logan Circle Creative Market, a new monthly outdoor market designed to bring together local artists, makers, small businesses, and neighbors in the heart of the Logan Circle community.
The first market will be May 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM along P Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW, including the exterior of K-Bird and the northern exterior of Barrel House Cafe & Bar.
600 Howard Rd SE, Suite 120
Ed. Note: Near the newly opened Atlas Brewery and Tap Room that we took a look at, here.
From a press release:
“Café Cino, a locally-owned boutique café brewing specialty coffee and tea, announced today that it will open its first brick-and-mortar location at the Bridge District. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Ron Collins and Carolina Meurkens, the 1,100-square-foot space will offer full-scale espresso drinks, pastries and smoothies, with plans to provide additional food and beverage offerings and host community-centered events at the Bridge District.
Café Cino began as a pop-up at local plant store, PLNTR, (more…)
photo by Gary House
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From NGA:
“The National Gallery of Art announces the return of a beloved winter tradition. The 2025–2026 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will open Monday, November 24, and run through Sunday, March 1, 2026 (weather permitting).
A perennial staple of the National Gallery’s wintertime programming, the ice rink invites visitors to skate alongside the National Mall’s iconic monuments and museums. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Sunday (11/16) around 10:30am, I asked a cute guy standing near the door at Un je ne sais quoi bakery in Dupont Circle where the line ended. He was wearing (more…)
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From WMATA:
“Tap. Ride. Go. is live on Metrobus! Customers can now simply tap a contactless credit or debit card or use Apple Pay and Google Pay on bus farebox readers to pay for their fares.
Fares are required to ride Metrobus. Most routes cost $2.25, and express buses cost $4.80. Customers can now get a transfer discount between Metrorail and Metrobus by using the same card when transferring.
It’s another way Metro is improving our customers’ experience, making payment easier for visitors and occasional riders.” (more…)