1604 7th Street, NW via Hanumanh Signage Artwork: @goldenrabbitsilentmonkey
Katie asks: “any scuttlebutt about Hanumanh reopening. It’s one of my favorites and I miss its presence in my neighborhood greatly.”
Chef/Owner Boby Pradachith tells me: “We are targeting late summer/early fall reopening for Hanumanh.”
STAY TUNED.
7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The 7-11 @ 7th and Rhode Island never reopened after a fire. Which maybe was a year ago? Now has fencing around it. Any buzz if anything is happening there?”
On June 24, 2020 this 7 Eleven suffered a fire. Anyone know if it’s coming back?
15th and S Street, NW
Thanks to MD, Jonathan and John for sending and update on the status of Masonic Temple Development: “equipment has arrived and part of the fence and decorative shrubbery is being removed.”
Nick asks:
“I noticed some construction going on behind the Freemason Temple on 16th street. I know there’s been a push to build apartments/condos on that property – to which the neighborhood has been against. Curious if anyone knows if the complex got approved or if the construction/landscaping is unrelated.”
MD sends some renderings for what had been planned: (more…)
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 17, 2026
Spring (while feeling like summer) is in full bloom across the District, and with 430+ open houses happening citywide this weekend, there’s no better time to lace up your walking shoes and tour in person. Whether you’re hunting for your first condo or a forever home, the neighborhoods are looking their best. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
Thanks to Brenda for sending from Union Station: “I think I fell in love.”
*Not today, not a corgi. This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series starting with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
photo by @billyhoag1 (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!
1415 P Street, NW
Update about New Vegas Lounge:
“The new Vegas lounge would like to announce that the reopening date has been pushed back until July 30,2021 as we finish renovations. (more…)
Photo by DCbmyers
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1720 14th Street, NW. Photo by G Lee Roberts
Full update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in locating suspects and a vehicle in reference to an Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that occurred on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in the area of 14th and Riggs Street, Northwest.
At approximately 8:20 pm, members of the Third District heard the sounds of gunshots and responded to the listed location. Upon arrival, members located two adult male victims, both conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)
Yesterday there were 49,858 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, July 21, 2021 includes 72 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 49,930.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 1,146 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
Thanks to Art for sending: “I’ve picked about 12 pounds of cucumbers out of my garden in Woodridge/Langdon Park.”
As the season progresses please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Entries will be accepted through Labor Day. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening! Great Garden Haul is made possible, ironically, by the Friends of the White Whale Society.