This rental is located at 1630 Park Road, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,573 / 406ft2 – Perfect Studio in Washington Convenient, close to everything! (more…)
photo by Beau Finley
“Dear PoPville,
I have a friend from Afghanistan who wants to experience a Baked Alaska. He saw it in the show Catch-22. Does anyone know of a place in DC where he can experience it?”
“Dear PoPville,
I just moved into a new building a month ago and for the past few weeks (but amped up a LOT this week) there has been constant construction on a new restaurant going into the building on the first floor right next door.
The construction starts before 8am every day and wakes me up and it’s difficult to work from home (which my company does full time still) as it’s near constant drilling and banging. I live on the third floor but it sounds like it’s right next to me it’s so loud. (more…)
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Featured Property of the Week: 3639 New Hampshire Ave NW
“Prominently positioned on a corner lot in the heart of DC’s Petworth community, this vacant two-unit rowhome with Certificate of Occupancy offers over 3100+ square feet of flexible living for the investor, house hacker, and everyone in between. Light-filled with three exposures, the main residence features 4 bedroom, 3,5 baths, an open kitchen and dining area with a connected yet private living room, solid oak floors, fireplace, main-level laundry, and a spacious composite deck for outdoor living. Upstairs includes two primary suites with en-suite bathrooms, plus two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. The lower level (approx. 1,100+ sq ft) is a fully separate 2BR/2.5BA unit with a complete kitchen, in-unit laundry, and an open, light-filled layout—well-positioned for strong rental income or a high-performing Airbnb just steps to Metro. Both units are separately metered and come with Certificates of Occupancy, offering true flexibility for investors or owner-occupants alike. Delivered vacant, the opportunity is immediate: live in one unit and rent the other, or maximize income from day one. Ideally located near Columbia Heights and Petworth Metro, with easy access to Giant, Target, Rock Creek Park trails, and neighborhood green spaces.” (more…)
8th and E Street, NW
Thanks to McKenzie for sending the good word:
“I was just walking past Penn Social, which has said it’s permanently closed on Google Maps (and their socials have been silent), and two employees standing outside said they’re *reopening on the 26th*.” (more…)
April 25, 2026, 2 pm, located at the intersection of Kansas Avenue NW, Georgia Avenue NW, and Varnum St NW in Petworth
5th Annual Paul Robeson Commemoration
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Earlier in the week we reported that a We the People Express (pizza) was coming to the former Toku Sushi space on U Street. Turns out the liquor license placard was in error. Also turns out this was a glorious mistake because I learned who actually is taking over the space – London Curry House!!
“menu, decor completely different then Bombay street food . Open until midnight. Theme is London with all London landmarks as decor with spice and flavors of best curries dishes from London.”
More from a magnificent email from Asad Sheikh, owner of Bombay Street Food and Butter Chicken Company:
“London curry house will have most popular Indian dishes from streets of London (more…)
The DC Chocolate Festival is an annual celebration of all things chocolate, bringing together artisans, educators, and chocolate lovers for a weekend of tastings, workshops, and community engagement. The festival is dedicated to promoting quality chocolate, sustainability in cacao farming, and education on the craft of chocolate making.
This year’s schedule includes a Friday evening session featuring a special presentation from the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund, honoring farmers who grow designated heirloom quality cacao. A tasting of chocolate made from these special beans will follow the presentation. On Saturday, our two classic sessions feature samples and shopping for chocolate from all over the world. Attendees can also attend a full roster of classes Saturday including guided tastings and talks on chocolate topics including genetics, history, and sustainability. We have our first class specifically for children on Saturday morning featuring kid friendly chocolate history and a hand’s on craft!
Thanks to Joe for sending:
“The Washington Monument just re-opened and we went up on Sunday morning. Look what we saw up there – a praying mantis 500 feet in the air. How’d it get up there? No clue but the ranger thinks it might have been carried up there by a hawk that they sometimes see up there.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
Thanks to Nora for passing on from Shakespeare Theatre Company:
“Theatres across the greater Washington, D.C. area have united to provide the highest level of public safety for their audiences, staff, and volunteers by requiring that their audiences provide proof of vaccination to attend all live public performances at their indoor venues.
Shakespeare Theatre Company is partnering in this unprecedented effort with Arena Stage, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Constellation Theatre Company, GALA Hispanic Theatre, The Keegan Theatre, Mosaic Theater Company, Round House Theatre, Signature Theatre, Studio Theatre, Synetic Theater, Theater J, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
I got into a car crash on 7th St NW Wednesday night (At M and 7th NW by the Mt Vernon metro), and a woman tried to comfort me as we waited on police/ambulance. I didn’t get her name because I was disoriented and going in/out, but I just wanted to tell her thank you. If you could put me in touch with her, I’d love to buy her coffee one day.”
If you are this good samaritan please email me at [email protected] so I can put you in touch.
1234 H Street, NE
The Pug let’s us know:
“In an effort to troll the trolls, and to be safe, we’re gonna start checking proof of vaccination etc. maybe this weekend. For all you out of town folks vexed by this fascist virtue signaling, it is 1234 H st NE. I can come help Chaz cards Friday night if necessary.
Again, to reiterate. If you have not been able to get vaccinated, and want to come to the pug, I will take you to get vaccinated. (more…)
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A reader reports last night just after 11pm:
“Just heard what sounded like 6-8 gunshots, Georgia and Allison. Just rewatched my security camera; 14 shots, at 10:59.”
“Another five shots just now”