Events


Boulder Bridge is an iconic landmark within Rock Creek Park. NPS Photo / Tony DeYoung

From NPS:

“Rock Creek Park turns 135 this month and the National Park Service is hosting a series of Punk Rocks! special events. Join us on Sept. 20, 21, 27 and 28 for two weekends of music, history and science as we celebrate the past, present and future of one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. (more…)


History


photo by angela n.

From an email:

“In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, and important debates in the public sphere about the application of the Constitution to today’s big political questions, the Constitution has been more present in Americans’ minds recently. With this backdrop, the National Archives in Washington, DC is giving Americans access for two weeks to even more of the original documents that form this foundational artifact. (more…)


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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…)


Logan Circle


1527 14th Street, NW previously the longtime home of Great Wall before 54 Noodles Bar

So much for “temporarily closed”

Thanks to Nate for sending the final word: the 54 Noodles Bar space is now officially for lease. Yesterday we noted that things were not looking good. Today it’s official.

54 Noodles Bar only opened here in April 2024.

Stay tuned for updates when we learn who takes over the space.


Development


1990 K Street, NW

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser marked another milestone in the District’s Housing in Downtown (HID) program by celebrating the start of demolition at 1990 K Street NW, an office building that will be converted into housing for more than 700 residents, in addition to retail space. The Mayor also announced that two new projects are in the HID pipeline: 608-624 Eye Street NW in Chinatown and 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in the West End. These new developments will bring the total number of HID projects to eight since the program’s launch in March 2024. (more…)


Event

Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!


wildlife

Thanks to Melissa for sending from Pershing Park:

“Not sure what was for breakfast, but it appeared to be tasty!”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.