11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Well, it is The Roasted Boon Co. and not bean – sorry about that!! Also happy to report that they restored the Shaw mural: (more…)
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Thanks to Michael for sending from “in front of the Wesley United Methodist Church on Connecticut Ave NW in Chevy Chase. There were several foxes (2+) and were climbing around the playground.”
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,
This signage, ‘God Bless America – Back Bill’, is all over Ward 4 (I live in Takoma) and after some quick Google searches and a neighborhood thread we’re still curious what it means and who’s behind it. Any insight?”
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a great one for DC homebuyers. With 315+ open houses scheduled across the District, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what’s on the market—and the good news is that the majority of showings are happening on Saturday, leaving your Sunday free for brunches, flowers, and family celebrations. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
- 3214 Sherman Ave NW — $999,000 — Columbia Heights
Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Steve Gaich
“Own a Piece of DC’s Most Sought-After Neighborhood — With income potential built right in! Columbia Heights doesn’t just have character — it is character. And 3214 Sherman Avenue NW sits at the heart of it all: a strikingly handsome period townhouse that pairs a jaw-dropping original exterior with a renovated, light-filled contemporary interior. This is the rare home that delivers everything — history, style, flexibility, and one of the best locations in the city.” - 1024 Cook Dr SE — $750,000 — Randle Heights
Open Sat. & Sun. 12-3PM — Brendan Mullenholz
“Enjoy suburban style living with the convenience of city access in this rarely available Craftsman home in Asheford Court. Built in 2016, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a bright, open layout with an easy flow from the front sitting area to the spacious family room and into the sun-filled kitchen. Step outside from the kitchen into the backyard featuring trees for shade privacy and plenty of space for entertaining.” - 1310 Delafield Pl NW — $1,150,000 — 16th St Heights
Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Jen Goroff
“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.” - 612 4th Pl SW — $1,180,000 — Southwest Waterfront
Open Sun. 2-4PM — Jason Skipworth
“Welcome home to 612 4th Place SW, luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. 612 4th Place SW is just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community. Features 4-bedrooms & 3.5-bathrooms, and 2,400 sq. ft. spread out over 3 levels.”
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,946 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Tuesday, July 14, 2020 includes 80 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 11,026.
The District reported three additional COVID-19 related deaths.
· 63-year-old male
· 72-year-old male
· 75-year-old female
Tragically, 571 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Based on updated data, DC Health has determined that the District has experienced seven days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase Two. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)
Photo by etegamist
“Dear PoPville,
So my apartment building turned off our water for an emergency repair from 9am-5pm today due to a major leak. But our toilets are old school, so even though I did my due diligence and collected water in my bath tub, they do not flush. As a result of us all working from home, this as you can imagine is a major inconvenience. It’s not like there’s a coffee shop I can go to and work today.
Anyone have ideas for a Wi-Fi friendly place one can socially distance with a running toilet? Our building is old and I bet this will happen again.”
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.
Was going through my photo archives yesterday after folks were asking why Bistro Bohem opening in 2012 was such a big deal…anyway came across the sign above from around 2007/2008. And it reminded me that I totally forgot to post Melody’s awesome share from this weekend (volume up): (more…)
via google maps
From MPD (sent at 1:11am):
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting in the 600 block of O Street NW. Officers on patrol in the area heard gunshots and located an adult female with a non life threatening gunshot to the torso. The victim has been transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
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4220 Fessenden Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Did you know Sol Mexican Grill is expanding? They are opening a new location in Tenleytown. They have it listed on their website as coming soon.” (more…)
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Maria Villalta. Photo by Cassandra Hetherington
Cassandra Hetherington is a a volunteer for Uptown Main Street
Thanks to Cassandra Hetherington for sharing with us:
“In 1973, nineteen year old Maria Villalta left her home in Mexico to join her aunt in Washington, D.C. During her first job as a nanny to two girls and a boy, Maria’s cooking was greatly appreciated by the family. Her homemade hot tortillas, slathered in butter, were a favorite snack. It wasn’t until after the children were grown and she was married with children of her own that Maira felt confident enough to start her own restaurant. With her husband’s strong encouragement, Maria successfully operated Margarita’s in Glover Park for two decades before rising rents forced her to close.
Glover Park’s loss became a win for Adams Morgan when Maria opened Pica Taco off of Columbia Road in 2009. The very small kitchen and convection oven forced her to be creative with her cooking; the results were healthy, flavorful and more quickly prepared meals. Since then, Maria has opened three other Pica Tacos in Northwest, D.C. and one in Alexandria, VA. The Grand Opening for Pica Taco #5, located at 4610 14th Street NW, was scheduled for March 21, 2020 but canceled due to the pandemic. This has not deterred Maria from her enthusiasm for her newest restaurant on the upper 14th Street NW corridor and she has already built a loyal following from the community. (more…)