3504 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The door was open at the Cork Market coming to Cleveland Park and things are looking very close indeed: (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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This fully renovated Petworth rowhome comes with something DC buyers rarely get — a two-car carport: 5319 4th St NW
- Classic Petworth rowhouse, fully renovated
- Rare two-car carport
- Quartz-and-butcher-block chef’s kitchen
- Spa-inspired primary ensuite
- Finished lower level with fireplace
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/7 full + 2 half-bath brand-new Coba Properties build in Observatory Circle, with an elevator to all four levels, a golf-simulator-ready lower level, and a detached two-car garage topped by its own guest suite—all for $5M.
- “Signature loft elements—exposed brick, concrete floors, and soaring ceilings—anchor” this Penn Quarter loft, which delivers “stunning monument views from both the living area and primary bedroom.”
- A “sun-filled three bedroom, 2-bathroom residence” in the Cleveland Park Historic District that “blends timeless architectural charm with thoughtful improvements,” with a solarium overlooking “the community’s lush landscaped gardens and the park.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “Row Home in Glover Park” “tucked into one of Glover Park’s most desirable corners,” just “blocks from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway” and “a half-block away” from “quick access to Tenleytown Metro.”
Thanks to Shawn for sending this ridiculously beautiful Mercury. Any ideas what year?
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society!
From Wikipedia:
“Mercury was a brand of medium-priced automobiles that was produced by American manufacturer Ford Motor Company between the 1939 and 2011 motor years. Created by Edsel Ford in 1938, (more…)
1730 Columbia Road, NW
Ed. Note: See more info from the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration below.
Thanks to Juliet for sending: “Grass and Co closed on Columbia in AdMo” (more…)
Logan Circle Main Street and U Street Main Street are celebrating World Cup season with a free, family-friendly Carnival celebrating soccer, community, and local business sponsored by Volo. All proceeds support LCMS and USMS programming.
Join us Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1–5 PM at Harrison Park for an afternoon packed with:
201 K Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
What’s happening with 201 K St NE? I live nearby. They tore down a bunch of row houses, seemed to be making great progress, and then…nothing. (more…)
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1600 block of 15th Street, NW
“SELFISH LANDLORD WONT GIFT ME $33K TO MOVE OUT
NEXT DOOR LOSER’S ILLEGAL HOSTEL U SAW ON TV IS NOW MARKD DANGEROUS BY GOVERMENT”
Thanks to A. and M. for sending: “I saw you have post about this from July [also an update in September], also wondering what’s going on in the houses on 15th/Q NW. caution tape is now up and signs have been getting crazier, is it a hostel/ is everything ok?” (more…)
From my friends at metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave, NE):
El Jefe Woodfired Pizza Pop-up at metrobar
December 2025 – January 2026
This winter metrobar is partnering with El Jefe Woodfired Pizza for a special pop-up! (more…)
photo by Lorie Shaull
From the office of Councilmember Christina Henderson:
“Councilmember Henderson introduced the E911 Modernization Amendment Act of 2025. The bill would enhance resources for the District’s emergency response telecommunications system, with the goal of creating a safer and more responsive public safety system.
“Each year, the Office of Unified Communications (OUC) handles hundreds of thousands of emergency and non-emergency calls which are supported through the District’s Emergency and Non-Emergency Number Telephone Calling Systems Fund,” said Councilmember Henderson. “While this fund has provided a critical foundation for OUC, across the country jurisdictions are transitioning to Next Generation 911 (NG911), which enables voice, text, photos, video, and precise geolocation. These capabilities are essential for ensuring residents can reach emergency services using communication methods they rely on every day and require our 911 services to evolve to match the pace of the nation.”
The proposed legislation would modernize 911 and 311 telecommunication systems, helping the District remain a leader in emergency response technology and service delivery by ensuring critical upgrades that require dedicated funding are met.
Specifically, the E911 Modernization Amendment Act of 2025 would: (more…)
From the Office of the D.C. Auditor:
“This newest report from the Office of the D.C. Auditor found that ANC 8C Chair Salim Adofo used $2,225 for partisan political activities, and an additional $2,535 in personal services spending lacked documentation to support whether it was for ANC use or for partisan political activity.
In addition, a total of $17,881 of the ANC’s expenditures could not be identified as allowable ANC expenses or did not comply with all legal requirements, including:
Whether eight payments 8C made to ANC 8C Chair Salim Adofo totaling $6,804 were reimbursements for ANC purposes or for partisan political activity.
ANC 8C awarded $4,000 in grants in FY 2022 that did not comply with all legal requirements.
8C spent $1,378 without sufficient documentation to establish the expenditures were for ANC use.”
ANC.8C.Political.Activity.Report (PDF)
Full release: (more…)