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…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
508 Kenyon Street NWThis Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW
- 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
- Lower level is a separate rental unit
- Built-in Airbnb income potential
- Private patio + secure 2-car parking
- Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
- “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
- “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
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…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
1820 Connecticut Ave, NW
From an email:
“The epic annual St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church Rummage Sale is this Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Don’t miss it!
Featuring a wide selection of women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories, jewelry, kitchenware, linens, framed art, housewares, holiday decorations, and other treasures galore. A thrifter’s dream.
Our church is on Connecticut Ave, north of the Dupont Circle Metro, across from the Washington Hilton.
Full details below (more…)
photo by Rich Renomeron
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“Dear PoPville,
11th & M Cabi bike dock, Tuesday night (10/14). I docked my bike only to find that it was broken and my ride wouldn’t end. I looked over and saw that you were having the same issue. We were both (more…)
Earlier this month a reader asked: “Any ideas on how to get it moved or have some kind of safety upgrade?”
Done and done!
Thanks to DDOT for sharing the new look above.
Thanks to Eric for sending the sad news:
“Saw this today where the cherry blossom once stood near the corner of 19th and Columbia. A neighbor has been working on that triangular garden space recently so I feared the worst, but found the work order on the urban forestry site so unfortunately it must have been diseased. Attached is a photo of it in bloom in 2021.” (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
If you’re an e-bike or scooter rider who rides on the sidewalk – please slow down while passing pedestrians!
I’ve had a couple of alarming encounters recently – I don’t know if this is just because I’m walking on streets without bike lanes more frequently or if this behavior is increasing. About five times over the past month, I’ve been walking on the sidewalk when a person on an e-bike or scooter has flown by me at a high speed. With the scooters, sometimes there’s enough noise for a warning, but the e-bikes are pretty quiet, and given how fast they can go, it’s difficult to hear them ahead of time.
Don’t get me wrong – I am a fan of additional modes of transportation, especially the e-bikes as several people I know have come to swear by them, but with any new technology, there are also safety concerns. This problem clearly stems from (more…)