
photo by Filomena Ristorante
Filomena shared this great shot on Saturday:
“Look who’s dining at Filomena! Jon Bernthal, currently staring in Netflix #1 series, “His and Hers”. Jon was born here in DC and (more…)

photo by Filomena Ristorante
Filomena shared this great shot on Saturday:
“Look who’s dining at Filomena! Jon Bernthal, currently staring in Netflix #1 series, “His and Hers”. Jon was born here in DC and (more…)

Back in March we first learned of this masterpiece on 15th Street, NW in Logan Circle.
It’s even better than I imagined, peek inside: (more…)

Thanks to A. for sending from Truxton Circle:
“We’ve had an increase on this block of people not picking up after their dogs and I spotted this sign this morning.”
From DC Office of Community Affairs: (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

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“With more than 3,400 square feet across four finished levels, this expansive Brightwood rowhouse offers a scale and flexibility rarely found in the neighborhood. The fully finished lower level is a true second unit with its own kitchen, bath, private walkout entrance, and Certificate of Occupancy.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “classic rowhome” on Capitol Hill offering “three levels of living space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own” and “a great opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and add their own finishes while preserving the character of a traditional DC rowhome.”

1250 H Street, NE previously home to Hiraya and Kayu
Ed. Note: A Double Up Burger opened in the first floor space.
“Filipino 🇵🇭 x Creole cocktail bar
Craft drinks • Street-style Filipino bites🔥Where heritage meets nightlife.
1250 Hst NE DC ( 2 Floor) ✨ Opening soon” (more…)

M and Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to A. for sending: “Another flipped SUV. Seen at Connecticut and M St NW at 6:25 this morning.” (more…)
The DMV weekly contra dance moves to Silver Spring for Labor Day Weekend!
Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you need more dancing in your life!

Thanks to all who wrote in last night about various road closures around town. It was for “First Amendment activity”: (more…)

303 Massachusetts Ave, NE
The Second Address opened here on January 6th “for breakfast, lunch, a cup or coffee or tea. Can’t wait to see you!” (more…)

photo by Callan Swenson
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From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces the return of the successful District E-Bike Incentive Program that helps District residents—particularly of low-income residents—purchase an e-bike using a voucher worth as much as $1,500. The $250,000 program also helps support bicycle businesses within the District. (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping to connect with someone I met at La Colombe on Florida Ave at around 1 p.m. on Saturday the 17th. A French woman sitting next to me asked about some drawings in my book. We (more…)