
7315 Wisconsin Avenue
Happy Friday late afternoon after Thanksgiving where I don’t want to waste all my good DC content while folks are still traveling… :)
Joking aside this is good news not too far away: (more…)

7315 Wisconsin Avenue
Happy Friday late afternoon after Thanksgiving where I don’t want to waste all my good DC content while folks are still traveling… :)
Joking aside this is good news not too far away: (more…)

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced the victories she secured in the Senate’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 District of Columbia Appropriations bill, which was released yesterday. In addition to other victories for D.C., the bill would secure $40 million for the D.C. Tuition Assistance Grant Program (DCTAG) and increase the DCTAG annual and lifetime awards. Notably, the bill does not contain 18 of the anti-home rule riders included in the House version of the bill.
Norton secured the following victories: (more…)

From WMATA:
“Metro has launched the first part of its updated bike parking program with new bike lockers now available outside the Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market Metrorail stations.
Bicyclists can now rent the lockers via the BikeLink app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Customers can check real-time availability, see rates, and open a locker directly from the app.
Lockers are 5 cents an hour and max out at $1 a day. (more…)

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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.”
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 the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:
“DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) introduced emergency legislation to make immediate changes to the cost and design restrictions for DDOT’s streateries rules, with the goal of ensuring streateries remain a viable tool for restaurants and an opportunity to enliven street life. The Council will vote on the legislation on Tuesday, Dec. 2. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
We had reservations last night for 8pm at Founding Farmers DC. When we got there, they told us it would be at least 9pm before they could seat us for our 8pm reservation. Meanwhile, our choice for waiting was either shoulder-to-shoulder standing room in the bar or entrance area or wait outside in the cold. I didn’t like either option and left.
My friend said he expected that. I think they might have overbooked. Did they think they were going to be able to seat people outside under their sidewalk heaters? Is this normal? It was my first year not cooking in a long time, so I don’t know. Either way, it was a disappointment.”
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”

1301 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Nanglo is also full service now with its liquor license and is top notch. Turns out is is owned by a family of restauranteurs who really know what they are doing (Namaste in Alexandria). (more…)

2601 Sherman Avenue, NW
Updates when we learn more about the new concept opening here.
Thanks to Gabriel for sending the final Cap and Stem update. Cap and Stem writes: “Thank you for two beautiful years” (more…)

3rd and L Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending from Swamppoodle Dog Park: (more…)

Thanks to Rod for sending this great shot from Old Alexandria City Hall.
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.

1700 block Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to readers for sending this potentially, insanely (regarding Keren’s potential reopening soon), frustrating news from Adams Morgan over Thanksgiving around 4:30pm:
“Unfortunately there is a fire is happening on Florida Ave where the Keren restaurant is.”
“Fire at Aladdin’s on 18th” (more…)