“Revved up rotisserie & wings from Chef Rob Sonderman (previously of Federalist Pig) COMING SOON!🏎️💨”
Thanks to Brian for sending from the Eat Brgz location on Capital Hill: (more…)
1520 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Todd for sending: “The Bar Japonais streatery! It just looks like a total mess.” (more…)
Thanks to Rachel for sending: “Warby Parker in Shaw is closing soon! According to staff at the new Warby Parker in Logan Circle. Closes Jan 10!” (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
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A shovel-ready, extraordinarily rare opportunity in Capitol Hill, fully permitted for an already approved plan for 2 two-unit residential buildings: 609 Independence Ave SE
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2 residential adjacent lots
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Each building is a 3-level 2,700 sq. ft. residence
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Each building features a lower-level apartment suite
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Approved permit package includes full architectural, civil and MEP engineering drawings
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Convenient location behind Eastern Market, near Library of Congress, Barracks Row and Capitol
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
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The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/7.5BA contemporary-classical showpiece in Observatory Circle, directly across from the Vice President’s residence, complete with a pool, elevator, and separate guest house—all for $9.5M.
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“A beautifully maintained row house in Columbia Heights that pairs original DC charm with true move-in-ready condition. This exceptional home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths total, including a fully separate basement rental unit with its own entrance — ideal for rental income, an au pair suite, or multigenerational living.”
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“With more than 3,400 square feet across four finished levels, this expansive Brightwood rowhouse offers a scale and flexibility rarely found in the neighborhood. The fully finished lower level is a true second unit with its own kitchen, bath, private walkout entrance, and Certificate of Occupancy.”
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Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “classic rowhome” on Capitol Hill offering “three levels of living space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own” and “a great opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and add their own finishes while preserving the character of a traditional DC rowhome.”
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in the search for three stolen puppies in an armed burglary in Northeast.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Fifth District officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Benning Road, Northeast, for the report of a burglary. The suspects forcibly entered the victim’s apartment, brandishing firearms, and demanding property from the victims inside. The suspects took three French bulldog puppies before (more…)
Thanks to CK for sending this morning: “Frozen stiff.”
Note: WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!?!? Are those, those jumping spider crickets? (more…)
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District Bridges is thrilled to announce its FIVE events as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Art All Night with support from the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD.)
From local artists, circus performers, live bands, dance, theatre, improv, storytelling, and so much more, these festivals celebrate art in all its forms and highlight the unique culture of each neighborhood.
2104 18th Street, NW
Exciting news from Golden Hour Collective:
“It’s almost golden hour🌞
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We’re so excited to announce the opening of Golden Hour Collective — a new vintage store on 18th Street in the heart of Adams Morgan.
For 15 years, this storefront was home to Meeps Vintage, (more…)
Thanks to W. for sending: “Managed to get this shot just outside my building near the Klingle Valley trail last night before the subject flew away.”
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.
From All About Birds:
The Barred Owl’s hooting call, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?” is a classic sound of old forests and treed swamps. (more…)
Ed. Note: Where is your current favorite spot for a solid Bacon Egg and Cheese?
Andy’s Pizza just killing us… until they expand bagel options at their DC locations :)
On Thursday we broke the news that Andy’s (Pizza) was getting in on the bagel game. Now Andy’s Pizza is getting in on the BEC game (see above.):
“She is beauty, she is grace, she is our new BEC.” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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From DowntownDC BID:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District is proud to announce that its “National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe” event on Saturday, December 13 at Anthem Row officially broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most couples kissing underneath the mistletoe in a single venue.
A total of 1435 couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe is a stunning 10-foot installation of greenery, blooms, ribbons, and a jingle bell, suspended 30-feet in the air. Guinness World Records representatives were on-site to verify and certify the achievement. The previous record was 480 couples, (more…)