Thanks to CJ for sending above from Columbia Heights.
And thanks to readers for sending this crispy specimen from Brightwood below: (more…)
photo by Adedayo “Dayo” Kosoko
From a press release:
“The Logan Circle Community Association (LCCA) is proud to announce the unveiling of The Dancer, a striking 10-foot metal sculpture by internationally renowned Nigerian-American artist Victor Ekpuk, now permanently installed at the corner of 14th and R Streets NW. (more…)
“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…)
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508 Kenyon Street NWThis Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW
- 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
- Lower level is a separate rental unit
- Built-in Airbnb income potential
- Private patio + secure 2-car parking
- Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
- “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
- “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
“For the first time in History Americans can see the complete Constitution at the National Archives”
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…)
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.
DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.
The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.
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…)
1815 M Street, NW
I know Bub and Pop’s has a new location but this still stings: (more…)
4500 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the report from WBJ:
“Container Store’s only D.C. space listed for lease” (more…)
courtesy Cynthia Bar and Bistro, 502 H Street, NE
Goodness!
From a press release:
“Beginning Saturday, September 13, Cynthia will roll out weekend brunch service, featuring a lineup of satisfying brunch staples, classic cocktails, and two standout additions: bottomless mimosas and bottomless bacon! (more…)
Thanks to Melissa for sending from Pershing Park:
“Not sure what was for breakfast, but it appeared to be tasty!”
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