Navy Yard


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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of three people for various weapons offenses that occurred near the Navy Yard.

On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at approximately 1:51 p.m., First District officers responded to the 600 block of L Street, Southeast, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, (more…)


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1705 Lamont St NW
1705 Lamont St NW

Labor Day may be just around the corner, but DC’s open house scene isn’t slowing down for the final weekend of August. With 230+ open houses across the city this weekend, there’s plenty to explore before summer unofficially wraps up — from a grand Mount Pleasant Victorian to penthouse co-ops with skyline views. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1705 Lamont St NW — $1,895,000 — Mount Pleasant
    Open Sun. 1-4PM — Silvana Dias
    “Some houses are renovated into sameness. This one has preserved its point of view. Set above the street in the heart of historic Mount Pleasant, this extraordinary, extra-wide (23.5 ft), four-level 1909 brick Victorian is rich with craftsmanship, architectural drama and one-of-a-kind details collected across generations. Brick steps rise to an open front porch with wrought-iron railings and a striking entry framed by sidelights and leaded glass. Inside, a spacious foyer introduces a magnificent arch leading to an original staircase, beautifully preserved woodwork and hardwood floors.”

  • 4933 Minnesota Ave NE — $409,000 — Deanwood
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Amy Riemer
    “Welcome to your new NE DC home: a beautifully renovated space offering thoughtful updates, flexible living space, energy-efficient features, and exceptional access to neighborhood amenities and the Metro. Start your day on the charming front porch with a porch swing. The updated kitchen features gas cooking and flows into a versatile flex space that’s perfect for a home office, mudroom, or combination of both. The home also offers a separate dining room and separate living room space.”

  • 2320 Wisconsin Ave NW #213 — $399,900 — Glover Park
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Keegan Dufresne
    “Must See, Rarely for sale rear garden view – WEST FACING Corner Unit 213. Quiet side of Building – Unit 213 welcomes you Home with beautiful wide-plank flooring, New Benjamin Moore paint, and brand-new Bedroom carpet. Designer Lighting fixtures. The open concept “L” shaped Kitchen with additional window facing the garden is larger than most condo units and is outfitted with Stainless Appliances, White Shaker Cabinetry + upgraded KitchenAid Dishwasher.”

  • 3006 Channing St NE — $999,995 — Woodridge
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Michele Collison
    “Welcome to 3006 Channing Street NE, a newly renovated home in Woodridge that offers the perfect blend of space, functionality, and modern comfort. This large renovated home is move-in ready and features 4 large bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The well-appointed kitchen flows seamlessly into the main gathering areas, creating the perfect setting for hosting family and friends.”

  • 928 Madison St NW — $950,000 — Brightwood
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Jacob Wysor
    “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. Thoughtfully updated by the current long-term owners, the main level features hardwood floors, abundant natural light, a fireplace with classic mantel, and a spacious eat-in kitchen opening to a large rear deck and patio.”

  • 609 4th St SW — $1,249,000 — SW Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Jason Skipworth
    “New & Improved price! Now reduced $30,000! Plus, the basement unit can possibly pay $300,000 of your mortgage and/or provide rental income! Welcome home to 609 4th Street SW, luxury townhome living in the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. 609 4th Street SW is just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community.“

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Mount Pleasant

“The Mount Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project

a free stone soup-style community meal for these trying times ✨ the stew returns, winter 2025

The Stew is back! Your faithful stewards will be back in action January 10th to kick off our next season. We’ll be back in Lamont Plaza, ladles ready and arms open 💛🫛🥔🥕🌽🧅 ” (more…)


Event

There will be food, beer, live music, and good company! You can purchase raffle tickets at the event or online by visiting our raffle page! You don’t have to be present to win!

Thank you for supporting GBIV!


Shaw


1251 9th Street, NW

Thanks to Tony for sending the closed sign on the door of Union Kitchen: ‘We are closed sorry for any inconvenience’

“Union Kitchen @ 9th/N NW has been closed for the past few days. Maybe permanently? Shame, since it was one of the last
few places to get a coffee after 7 p.m. Looks like it’s the 7-11 a few blocks north, or suffer through the evening :-)” (more…)


Penn Quarter


inside 410 7th Street, NW photo by Chris Bryan

From a press release:

PubKey, the celebrated Greenwich Village “Bitcoin bar” where conversations around the future of sound money, monetary policy and technology flow as easily as the drinks, will open its much-anticipated DC flagship location at 410 Seventh St. NW in Penn Quarter on Dec. 19.

The 12,000-square foot space – the former Hill Country – represents a major expansion from PubKey’s 2,000-square-foot NYC location. The two-story space will allow PubKey DC to bring to life a welcoming, irreverent pub with a media studio, event stage and speaker series on cutting-edge topics across freedom tech and policy, a private dining room, community events such as trivia and karaoke and chophouse-style restaurant opening in the new year, all under a single roof.

Inspired by the historical role of taverns as free-thinking hotbeds for revolutions, (more…)