Calvert and Connecticut Ave, NW connecting Woodley Park and Kalorama towards Dupont Circle
I’ve been getting tons of messages asking about the temporary fencing currently up at the Taft Bridge: (more…)
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1125 H Street, NE
Chicoba only opened here in April 2025.
Thanks to G. for sending: “Choong Man Chicken/whatever it was called lately has fallen.” (more…)
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Straight from Lucky Bar:
“The wait is over.
Join us this Friday for the Soft Opening of DC’s newest nightlife destination — Lucky Bar.”
Some more new signage too. Thanks to Stephen for sending the sneak peek inside: (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
A Logan Circle townhome built to stop you mid-scroll: 1007 O Street NW
- Custom 2021 OPaL build
- Quiet, tree-lined Logan Circle block
- Double-height chef’s kitchen with exposed beams
- Three private outdoor spaces, including a rooftop deck with sweeping city views
- Off-street parking + spa-like primary suite
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/6FB/2HB contemporary detached residence in Kent—all for $13M.
- “A rare offering in the heart of Petworth, 4129 8th St NW #1 is ideally positioned on the corner of 8th and Upshur — a coveted setting that welcomes exceptional natural light from multiple exposures while placing some of the neighborhood’s most celebrated destinations just steps from your door.”
- “Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is “perfectly situated on a secluded tree-lined street, this grandiose residence and all of its splendor embody what many have come to admire about Washington, DC” and offers “the convenience of not one but two kitchens and four oversized bedrooms.”
Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
Fortunately TJ Maxx has risen from the dead plus Trader Joe’s and Total Wine to pick up some of the slack…
From Friendship Heights: (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
1845 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending the Urban Mart opening news.
There was a time on this block, oh, there was a time…
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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“Dear PoPville,
The light on the Capitol is off for the first time since I’ve lived here. Very strange” (more…)
723 8th Street, SE
“There was a time…early Nats Park. It was Justin’s or here pregame”
Anyone remember riding those little golf cart like shuttles to games. They were THE BEST!
Thanks to Eric for passing on the super sad news from Capitol Hill:
“After 20 years on Barracks Row in Capitol Hill, we’ll be closing The Ugly Mug (2005), Valor Brewpub (2018), and Chupacabra (2021) after service on Sunday, Oct 19. (more…)
It’s a diversion!! Thanks to all who sent photos and videos: (more…)