From WMATA:
“The people have spoken! After more than 20,000 votes from customers throughout the region, we have a winner.
The public selected Option 3 as the updated livery design for Metro’s incoming rail fleet. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about 25-26 Covid boosters being offered in DC?”
Does anyone remember when boosters came out last year? Was it August or September?
Thanks to P. for sending above Monday around 5:30pm in Logan Circle.
T. writes: “my friend filmed this after 8 this morning, just unimaginable. Hope you’re able to watch the video.
“happened in Mt Pleasant, Washington , DC at the corner of 18th and Park Road NW. They were just driving to work. They took three workers. Neighbors came out but they threatened us. (more…)
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- Custom 2021 OPaL build
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- Double-height chef’s kitchen with exposed beams
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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.”
The always excellent Sushi Taro is, of course, located at 1503 17th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Could we crowd source the best restaurant week deals? Just had lunch at Bistro Liberte in Georgetown which was great value, 3 courses, including some of the $25+ mains, all for $25. Really yummy cucumber gazpacho as a first course.”
Restaurant week was extended – where should folks hit these last few days?!?
4400 block of Newark Street, NW
“1 patient transported with serious injuries.”
Thanks to AH for sharing from: “Newark St NW. In front of Horace Mann ES.” (more…)
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
1528 U Street, NW
Sister Skateshop opened on U Street last week! (more…)
possibly around 14th and S Street, NW
A tipster tells me that they heard folks from Snappy’s (3917 Georgia Ave, NW) will be opening a second location in Logan Circle/14th Street possibly around 14th and S Street, NW. I wasn’t able to confirm the location or other details but Snappy’s does confirm:
“Yeah, some of the team here are doing a second venture.”
STAY TUNED for details when they release them!
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2333 18th Street, NW
UPDATE from Johnny Pistolas PR:
“The main floor will be rebranded as Mi Pana, bringing a fresh new dining and nightlife concept to Adams Morgan.
• The second floor will remain Johnny Pistolas, continuing to serve its LA-inspired taqueria-style food, tequila bar, and nightlife atmosphere.
• The mezzanine will become the Riff Raff Room, an intimate speakeasy-style cocktail lounge featuring Schotts’ award-winning cocktails and elevated tapas.
• The top floor will stay a dedicated party and event space, preserving Johnny Pistolas’ long-standing reputation for nightlife and private events in Adams Morgan.
• On September 19th, we’ll launch the new concept with live entertainment, a champagne toast, and a performance by Mi Pana.” (more…)
3433 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I walk by Thai Love/Isaan Thai Classic every day multiple times and always expect a new sign. Today I was not disappointed.” (more…)
Thanks to Mel for sending a shot of the famed Cloud Car”
“Spotted it Saturday afternoon at Connecticut and Q St. Given everything going on in DC right now, we could all use a little cloud car goodness. But who-or what-is driving?”
The backstory from 2021: (more…)