Navy Yard

From a press release:

“On Sunday, September 28 from 12–4pm, Marv’s Dogs will pop up at Problem Child with an afternoon of Chicago-style hot dogs just steps from Nationals Park. Guests will get a taste of Marv’s Dogs ahead of the brand’s brick-and-mortar opening in Tenleytown (4936 Wisconsin Ave NW) later this fall.

The timing couldn’t be better: (more…)


wildlife

Thanks to Michael for sharing this great shot from Adams Morgan.

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1313 12th Street NW
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)


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photo by Ian Will

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Brightwood Park


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to thank two men who helped me and my three old daughter Friday morning. She was in an accident (got hit by a car crossing the road – she’s fine!) at 5th and Kennedy Street NW. I don’t know either of their names but one man had (more…)


Event

Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!


Columbia Heights


via google maps

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Northwest.

On Friday, September 19, 2025, at approximately 8:48 a.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 13th Street and Harvard Street, Northwest, for the report of a traffic crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located an adult female, unconscious and not breathing, suffering from injuries after being struck by a vehicle. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital, where after all lifesaving efforts failed, the victim was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 61-year-old Rosa Cabezas of Southeast, D.C.

The preliminary investigation revealed (more…)


Adams Morgan


1830 Columbia Road, NW

“Garlic Girl Vintage
Playful vintage trinkets and home decor
storefront coming 11.22.25”

From Garlic Girl Vintage:

“It’s finally time to tell you the big, big news: this November, Garlic Girl Vintage will open our permanent home at 1830 Columbia Road NW in Adams Morgan

This address has a special place in DC’s vintage story: once upon a time it was 1830 Vintage (@1830_vintage), a local favorite that furnished many of DC’s most stylish apartments (including mine!). It’s currently home to the one and only Miss Pixie’s (@misspixiesdc), a DC institution of 35 years. Pixie is retiring at the end of October, (more…)