Dating


photo by Ron Cohn

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

Hoping to connect with the woman I briefly chatted with at Jazz in the Garden’s last Friday. I asked if you minded if I posted up with my blanket between you and one of the sculptures (on the Constitution side of the sculpture garden, across from the Archives), outside the inner ring. (more…)


Dear PoPville

“Dear PoPville,

We have a freestanding overhead garage door facing our alley that needs to be either repaired or replaced. We have yet to find anyone who has had a good experience with a garage door company, so I thought I’d put it out to the masses for help. Any companies folks would recommend?”


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

With over 275 open houses across the city this weekend, the post–Memorial Day market is in full swing, and DC’s spring inventory is showing up beautifully. From historic Cleveland Park co-ops to Anacostia condos to Petworth Wardman classics, here’s where RLAH @properties agents will be opening doors. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

1662 Beekman Pl NW #D
1662 Beekman Pl NW #D
  • 1662 Beekman Pl NW #D — $1,235,000 — Mount Pleasant
    Open Sat. 1-3PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Kevin Wood
    “Located in a secure, gated community in the heart of NW DC across from the newly restored Meridian Hill Park this updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex offers rare indoor–outdoor living at Beekman Place. A 12′ x 22′ terrace with remote-controlled retractable awning and a 20′ x 11′ patio with mature tree and plantings create generous private outdoor space, for a combined footprint of approximately 2,158 square feet.”
  • 3980 2nd St SW — $480,000 — Bellevue
    Open Fri. 4-6PM & Sat. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Welcome to 3980 2nd St SW. Seller is open to providing closing cost assistance and or rate buydown, and home warranty. A beautifully renovated home just minutes from National Harbor, The Wharf, Audi Field, GWU, Howard University, National Park, newly redeveloped St Elizabeth and Downtown DC that blends luxury finishes with smart functionality, perfect for modern living and house hacking opportunities. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, recessed lighting in every room, and an abundance of natural sunlight.”
  • 3628 New Hampshire Ave NW — $1,125,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Silvana Dias
    “Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek. Nearly every aspect of the home has been updated, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, outdoor living and parking pad offering true peace of mind rarely found in homes of this era.”
  • 133 U St NE — $949,900 — Eckington
    Open Fri. 5-7PM, Sat. 1-3PM & Sun. 2-4PM — David Bediz
    “Welcome to 133 U St NE, a beautifully updated end-unit rowhome offering the perfect blend of modern living, flexible space, and income potential in the heart of Washington, DC. This unique property features two units, multiple private outdoor spaces, and a detached 2-car garage—an incredible find in the city. The upper residence offers a spacious and light-filled 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout with exposed brick, recessed lighting, crown molding, and an open floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining.”
  • 1409 Potomac Ave SE — $725,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Howard Salpeter
    “WALK TO RFK. Invest now for your future. Fabulous 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Capitol Hill rowhome with classic character and smart modern improvements. Enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and soaring 9-foot ceilings. Abundant natural light from large custom windows, patio doors, and a second floor skylight make for a bright and airy home. The updated kitchen offers generous cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and all stainless steel appliances.”

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Mount Pleasant

Archeological Finds is made possible by the Friends of Antonio Meucci Society. Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!

Thanks to N. for sending from Mount Pleasant:

“We’re doing a bathroom renovation and I thought you’d be into these “artifacts” the crew found. The first newspaper is apparently a 1930s issue of the evening star.” (more…)


Movies/TV/Streaming


Nupe

From the Food Network:

100 Cooks
All New June 7 at 9|8c

Terry Crews welcomes 100 of America’s elite home cooks to the 100 Cooks arena where they’ll be challenged to run the gauntlet

Host Terry Crews welcomes 100 of America’s elite home cooks to the 100 Cooks arena where they’ll be challenged to run the gauntlet of the most unpredictable pro-chef level cooking competition of all time. The cooks are randomly selected to compete in challenges that range from blind taste tests to full-on 30-minute cooking battles. In a mid-season twist, the winner of each challenge will be given a chance to either take the cash prize associated with the challenge or add it to the ever-growing grand prize, which starts at $100,000! In the end, 99 cooks will be eliminated by judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Nick DiGiovanni, and one talented home cook will prove they are the best of the best and take home the largest cash prize in the history of Food Network — as much as $250,000.

100 Cooks Premieres Sunday, June 7th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network and streams the next day on HBO Max”

From an email:

“Meet some of the cooks from the DMV who will be competing (with their contestant numbers): (more…)


Event

Join DC Road Runners for the Run Better, Run Smarter Workshop at Balance Gym in Buzzard’s Point. The workshop is a comprehensive hands‑on (feet-on?) training experience designed for runners of all levels—from first‑timers to seasoned athletes preparing for fall races like the Army Ten-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, and National Capital 20 Miler.

This workshop brings together industry experts, in coaching, strength training and HYROX, mobility and injury prevention, sports nutrition, and heart health.


Downtown


2020 K Street, NW opened here in 1976

UPDATE – CONFIRMED by The Prime Rib:

“Yes, The Prime Rib™ at 2020 K Street NW will be closing this month. The last day of service will be June 17. While this corporation will be closing, The Prime Rib™ brand plans to remain a presence in DC with an anticipated new restaurant opening in late 2026.”

STAY TUNED.

Well this would be a big one. I’ve now heard this from a few tipsters but this is the first time I’ve heard an actual date:

“I heard Prime Rib on K is closing this location on the 17th of June. They’re allegedly moving…” (more…)