
2100 L Street, NW
Thanks to M. and D. for sending: “The Best Sandwich Place opening 2026 at 21/L NW.” (more…)

2100 L Street, NW
Thanks to M. and D. for sending: “The Best Sandwich Place opening 2026 at 21/L NW.” (more…)

photo by Adam Fagen
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2503 Champlain Street, NW
Thanks to Juliet for sending the news that Call Your Mother is now hiring for their coming Adams Morgan location.
ICYMI: Over the summer we broke the news that Call Your Mother would be opening an Adams Morgan location. CYM coming soon signage went up on November 4th.

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The District is trading open-house signs for sparklers this Fourth of July weekend, and with only 57 open houses on the calendar citywide, the holiday slowdown makes for a low-key chance to tour at your own pace. We’ve rounded up six to get you started. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

Thanks to K. for sharing: “spotted this v good boy (or girl) on New Hampshire 🥰 doodles in backpacks!”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

Thanks to Chris for sending:
“Turnip greens from Glover Park Community Gardens.”
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Crafted & Poured brings people together through hands-on creative experiences in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you’re coming with friends, planning a date night, or attending solo, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a drink, and create something you’ll take home at the end of the evening.
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photo by Diane Krauthamer
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“Dear PoPville,
We were both standing in line at the Sidewalk Astronomer in Mount Pleasant to see Saturn on Thursday night (11/13). I had just (more…)

1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Joe for sending: “Sand trucks and fencing around the block of Waldorf Astoria.”
Video: (more…)

18th and T Street, NW
Thanks to Pete and Rob for sending on Sunday:
“4 horses “parked” outside of Lauriol Plaza. They were very friendly and attracting a lot of attention, pets, photos.”
Readers have previously noted over the years: “There are groups of horse owners in PG County that ride into the city regularly, especially on the weekends” (more…)

That was fast! We just learned about Giordano’s last week.
“Opening where the old mxdx used to be on 14th st (14th & F)”
Their new liquor license placard says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 125 indoors, a Sidewalk Cafe with 24 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 125. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
However a peek inside reveals, well, Spring 2026 it is: (more…)

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…
Thanks to Terry, Judy and Mark for sending: (more…)