Thanks to Pamela for sharing from Cleveland Park: “I have been enchanted by the tiny shops that have popped up in a European cities. They are tucked in street corners and master artisans have done amazing work on them. (more…)
Thanks to Emily for sending: “Spotted this guy a couple days ago while on a walk in Carver/Langston. He was just chilling on the fence for a solid 5 minutes.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“Dear PoPville,
I used to be a member at Washington Sports Club and canceled my membership when they reopened in June. I just got a voicemail from the manager at the Columbia Heights location and it said they are under new ownership and have revamped their cancelation policies and have special alumni rates. Anyone know about the new ownership?”
Ed. Note: In September we posted that the “Parent Company of Washington Sports Clubs Files for Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code”.
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
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- Custom 2021 OPaL build
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Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/6FB/2HB contemporary detached residence in Kent—all for $13M.
- “A rare offering in the heart of Petworth, 4129 8th St NW #1 is ideally positioned on the corner of 8th and Upshur — a coveted setting that welcomes exceptional natural light from multiple exposures while placing some of the neighborhood’s most celebrated destinations just steps from your door.”
- “Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is “perfectly situated on a secluded tree-lined street, this grandiose residence and all of its splendor embody what many have come to admire about Washington, DC” and offers “the convenience of not one but two kitchens and four oversized bedrooms.”
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if I could query the PopVille hive about buying houses in probate court. Specifically, we were interested in touring a house and making an offer. The house had only been listed for a few hours the first time we reached out. After multiple requests from our agent to see the house being unanswered, I called the listing agent’s office and asked for a tour. The office stated they were unable to get a hold of the listing agent. I submitted requests online to the agent, but did not receive a response.
In an attempt to get a feel for the property, we went to the house just to see it. While we were there, three other groups of people tried to get in to view the home. None of us were able to enter the property.
After three days, the listing agent provided our agent the door code and informed us that offers were due earlier that day. The listing agent said 20 other people had viewed the property and he had three competitive offers, but we were welcome to tour and make an offer. We toured and then immediately decided to make an offer. We again tried to contact the listing agent to once again not hear back.
This morning, we awoke to find the house listed under pending. Here is my question, is there anything we can do to try to get our offer considered? Or at least notify the court of probable issues with the real estate representative?
I realize I forgot one piece of crucial information. The house is in probate court and is being administered by a District appointed lawyer. We finally tracked her down and while she confirmed our offer was higher, they had already accepted another bid.”
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share for the regular fix please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. AdoPtville is run by a volunteer who compiles these pets weekly from local shelters.
Eggnog is one smart cookie! He knows sit, paw, and high 10 on cue.
At 3-years-old he is the perfect age to enroll in behavior and training classes where he will no doubt be the teacher’s pet. He’s a quick study; Eggnog takes in his surroundings and happily makes friends.
Eggnog has become fast friends with the resident dog at his foster home, though he would do best in a home without cats. Eggnog is a champ on the leash and loves tennis balls, rope toys, and Kongs. Eggnog is a loyal boy who loves cuddles and being near his person.
For more info or to virtually meet Eggnog, available for adoption through Humane Rescue Alliance, contact [email protected]
Darling Ellen is looking for a very special home!
She was born with “wobbly kitten” syndrome – Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH). Although she can’t control her movements very well, she manages to get where she wants to go (which is usually wherever you are!)
CH is not painful or progressive, but it does require some extra care. Ellen can’t be in a home with stairs and she might need to be held on your lap while she eats. She has been great about using the litter box but sometimes flops around after and needs a bit of a clean-up.
While two kitties are always better than one, it would be especially good if Ellen was adopted with her sister, Michelle. Regular play will help keep her active and strong. And when you adopt two kittens, HRA waives the second adoption fee! Here is a good intro to wobbly kittens: https://youtu.be/zYh2zLEY0rE. And here is adorable Ellen in her own video: https://youtu.be/57EfZvDOoYg. For more info or to virtually meet Ellen, contact [email protected]
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Capitol Hill between Eastern Market and Union Station and starting Wednesday night my cell signal only has one bar, at best. I can pick up a call, hear the other person, but they never hear me, and then call eventually drops. This is the case on both my personal and work phones, one AT&T and one Verizon. Both companies saying “no outages or issues reported.”
I’ve noticed new towers installed by the Capitol– I’m assuming that’s the cause? Is anyone else experiencing this? Should we assume this will be the case for the next week?”
via google maps
From MPD around 2:30pm:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Euclid St NW inside of a residence. An adult male and an adult female have both been transported to area hospitals with gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
MPD tweeted: “Shooting in the 1200 block of Euclid St NW Lookout is for a B/M in his 20’s, long dreads style hair wearing an orange jacket hoodie.”
Updates when/if more is known.
This rental is located at 301 U Street N.W. near Old Spruce. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,200 / 2br – Apartment (Washington, D.C. – Ledroit Park) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was laid off during COVID. Fortunately I received a one time payment of severance to tide me over while I looked for another job. Still panicky about being unemployed during a global pandemic, I filed for unemployment benefits. Those were denied due to my severance, and I ended up getting a new job before my severance was used up (though it paid less than the unemployment benefits would have) so I never actually was eligible for, nor did I receive any unemployment benefits.
Yesterday I got a letter from DC requesting I pay taxes on $240 worth of unemployment benefits (which I never actually received.) (more…)
Photo by Geoff Livingston
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering whether you can ask the community about people’s experience with the airbnb ban next week. There are some foreign journalists who have had a reservation to stay at my house through inauguration week (the reservation is still active) and I’m wondering when it will be canceled as it’s supposed to be. Have others had their cancellations already?”
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
From the National Park Service:
“Pursuant to 36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1) the National Capital Area is implementing temporary closures of National Park Service public facilities, parking areas and roadways in response to real and substantially likely threats to visitors and park resources. (more…)