The Washington Post reported on Friday:
“Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is preparing to put all first-class mail onto a single delivery track, according to two people briefed on his strategic plan for the U.S. Postal Service, a move that would mean slower and more costly delivery for both consumers and commercial mailers.”
A few more last Christmas (Hannukah) Cards in Town: (more…)
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“Daisy and Puck enjoying some football in Petworth.”
“Charlie and Pretty Boy
H Street corridor”
Photo by Lorie Shaull
The following was written by Tony T, “Tony Tomeldon is a DC native, dad of three all-virtual students, husband of a physical therapist and owner of The Pug, Partner at Union Trust and Brookland’s Finest.”
THIS MARCH MADNESS: PLACE YOUR BETS ON DC
It goes without saying that this damn virus has impacted a huge number of businesses in DC. I’ve lost track of the bars and restaurants that have closed, and the friends who have watched their dreams disappear. We say it over and over again, but even in the best of times, our margins are incredibly narrow. The grants and aid packages have been very helpful, but as a friend says, we’re not running P & Ls we’re running L & Ls. Also, don’t forget congress gave us territorial aid, not state aid. We still need help.
Last year, DC legalized sports betting for wagering on games through apps and in-person. I’m too emotionally involved in my teams to bet. My big gamble was getting involved in the hospitality business. Someday, I’ll let you know if that bet paid off. I’m just a bartender, so it may be above my paygrade, but I’m hoping (almost begging) that some of the tax revenue raised on betting in DC can be used to help my industry. (more…)
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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…)
This rental is located at Massachusetts Ave SE near 16 st SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,395 / 1br – One Bedroom, One Bath Capitol Hill (Capitol Hill East) (more…)
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking back from a COVID Test at Judiciary square this morning (Tuesday) at around 11:05am and was walking West on K Street NW about to hit the intersection by 7th and New York Ave when a guy seemed to emerge from a building (didn’t notice which one). He said: “Excuse me, I am a bit confused. I am trying to find the train station.”
Just as he said that I had a creepy sense of deja vu (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the launch of the Gun Violence Prevention Emergency Operations Center (EOC), as part of a new comprehensive gun violence prevention program, Building Blocks DC. The EOC, a first-of-its-kind in the nation to deploy a public health approach to gun violence prevention, is located in the heart of Historic Anacostia in Ward 8.
“Today we are recognizing the scourge of gun violence for what it is: a public health crisis that requires a whole-government approach focused on people and places in our community,” said Mayor Bowser. “Too many lives have been taken, too many families have been traumatized, and too many neighborhoods have been left broken. With Building Blocks DC, we are committing to reversing these trends, saving lives, and better supporting our residents and communities most impacted by gun violence.”
Building Blocks DC will engage people most at-risk of becoming a victim or perpetrator of gun violence and focus initial efforts on working with individuals who: (more…)
1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (alley)
Potentially painful news from NBC Washington:
“One of the most iconic music venues in the world and a landmark in Washington, D.C., that has been closed due to the pandemic is unlikely to reopen at its original site.
The owner of the building, Snyder Properties, says the building is now for sale.
The owner of the property and the owner of the business said talks between the two sides have stalled.”
Blues Alley’s website says:
“2021 marks the 56th continuous year that we have been serving the jazz population of our Nation’s Capital (more…)
From a press release:
“Brookfield Properties, the global real estate services company, announced plans for its highly-anticipated Phase II of The Yards. Phase II will deliver 3.4 million SF of new development across 10 buildings that will provide office, mixed-income residential offerings, restaurants, retail, and public amenities. Notably, Phase II will introduce Yards Place, a main street that runs from the Navy Yard Metro to the new Diamond Teague park on the Anacostia riverfront. Yards Place will be curb-less, cobblestone and pedestrian-oriented, creating a highly walkable destination anchored by the Anacostia River and Nationals Park.
Once completed, The Yards will be the largest waterfront development in the DC Region, encompassing 48 acres, including 6 acres with water frontage, with a total of 2 million square feet of office space, 400,000 square feet of shopping and dining space, 3,400 residential units and 7.5 acres of public green space. Phase II of The Yards will deliver 1,260+ new multi-income residences, 1.8 million SF of office space, including exclusive waterfront office, and over 43K SF of newly reclaimed waterfront park space. (more…)
1508 14th Street, NW above Chipotle
Thanks to Edward and Jackie for passing on the sad news: “Logan Circle (and all other locations) are closing. Awesome studio & staff. They just couldn’t make it through the pandemic.
Zengo Cycle Logan Circle will be missed!!”
Full announcement from Zengo Cycle: (more…)
Yesterday there were 39,131 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, February 16, 2021 includes 49 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 39,180.
The District reported that three additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
· 54-year-old male
· 69-year-old male
· 85-year-old female
Tragically, 985 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)