
Thanks to P. for sending from Petworth:
“Just saw DC parking enforcement out training some new recruits. This is where they left their van.”
Agonizing slow clap.

Thanks to P. for sending from Petworth:
“Just saw DC parking enforcement out training some new recruits. This is where they left their van.”
Agonizing slow clap.

photo by Clif Burns
Thanks to Kim for sending: “&pizza- three locations were sold including H Street, U Street and Navy Yard. Navy Yard has since reopened.”
Pizza Marketplace (how am I just learning of this magnificent website) reported back in June:
“Just two months after &pizza announced it was franchising, the brand has its first franchisee, I Will Pizza. I Will Pizza has acquired three of &pizza’s restaurants in Washington, D.C., (more…)

photo by Rukasu1
From a press release:
“As part of IKEA’s ongoing transformation to better meet the evolving needs of its customers, the company is moving its planning location in Arlington to a new, more accessible location in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. IKEA in Georgetown will open on November 5, located at 3307 M, Street. NW. Washington, DC 20007. Meanwhile, The IKEA Arlington Plan and order point will remain open for planning appointments and pick up until it closes on November 30, 2025.
This decision supports IKEA’s broader strategy to meet customers wherever and however they choose to shop—whether in-store, online, or through new and innovative formats. (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Oh that was a helluva ride.
Thanks to R. for sending: “This sign (below) just went up (Thursday.) 7-11 closing at 14th and Florida. Looks like something else will take its place.” (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
My coworker, Lisa Martin, was hit and killed while riding her bike last week in Beltsville. The Park Police have put out this bolo and are asking for assistance in finding the driver/car. (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!

Thanks to Alisa for sending this sign from the zoo loop bike path behind the zoo.
What are the best alternative routes?

1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
Continuing coverage of the coming Pitango cont. thanks to SH: (more…)

photo by Jason Gooljar
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From WMATA:
“On Saturday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Oct. 19, the NoMa-Gallaudet U Station will be closed. Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Av while crews perform essential maintenance, replacing crossties and cables to improve safety and reliability, ensuring smoother rides for customers. (more…)

Thanks to Mark for sending both these beauties: (more…)