Thanks to Julia for sending this beauty from Georgetown.
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send 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.
From Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Fat Tuesday is coming and once again we’re doing our best to bring a little bit of Hamtramck to DC. Were picking up paczki from Woodmoor Pastry Shop, cooking up a variety of pierogi from scratch and giving it all away for FREE* Forget beads and king cakes – Celebrate Midwest Mardi Gras by stuffing your face with sugar and lard in your favorite sweatpants.
*with purchase of any drink”
Address: 1519 East Capitol Street SE
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Type: 4 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA townhouse – 2900 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,649,500
Open House: Saturday, May 16th, 12-2 PM & Sunday, May 17th, 2-4 PM
Noteworthy: Fully-Renovated End-of-Row 4 BD, 4.5 BA Townhouse with Solar & Parking
Ideally positioned in the heart of Capitol Hill, this rarely available four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath end-of-row residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern design. Fully renovated and spanning approximately 2,900 square feet across four sunlit levels, the home offers refined finishes, versatile spaces, and exceptional functionality. Highlights include private off-street parking with a Level 2 charger, a screened-in porch, solar panels with SRECs, two HVAC systems, custom built-ins, a dedicated laundry room, bonus office space, and a complete lower-level in-law suite.
A landscaped front garden and covered porch welcome you inside to an open-concept main level with soaring ceilings and seamless living and dining spaces. The expansive kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, and a large granite eat-at island. Just beyond, the screened-in porch opens to the private patio and parking area. A stylish powder room completes the level.
Upstairs, the second floor hosts two spacious bedrooms, including a vaulted-ceiling suite with en-suite bath and a rear bedroom with adjoining sunroom ideal for work or play. The entire third level is dedicated to the luxurious primary suite retreat, complete with a den, custom built-ins, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath. The updated lower level offers front and rear egress, a fourth bedroom and bath, wet bar, laundry, storage, and a large family room—perfect for guests or rental potential. Moments from Eastern Market, Lincoln Park, Barracks Row, and Union Market, this turnkey Capitol Hill home truly has it all.
Listed by:
Megan Conway – Conway Group of Compass
[email protected]
(202) 262-2815
Thanks to Anthony for sending from the 14th Street Trader Joe’s at 3:30pm.
Update: Reopened at 5pm.
5405 Georgia Avenue, NW looking south towards Macombo Lounge at Jefferson Street
Thanks to Daniel for sending the official word from Neptune Room and Showtime:
“YOWZA! WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR SISTER BAR @neptuneroomdc IN BRIGHTWOOD PARK! COME CELEBRATE WITH US THIS FRIDAY 2/28! 5405 GEORGIA AVE NW! (more…)
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.
If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood. If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.
“Trot the whippet from Mclean Gardens, hanging out at the Natty Catty!”
“Mr. Morty (@mortytheshepardmix), of Cleveland Park, gavels in the first budget hearing of Fiscal Year 2021!”
This rental is located at 1129 Fairmont Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2625 / 2br – New Two-Bedroom Unit by Columbia Heights! (more…)
A reader reports: “Friend just heard 8-10 gun shots around 9th & Rhode Island NW. A lot of police and ambulances lined up along Rhode Island.”
From MPD sent at 1:52pm:
“The Third District is investigating a shooting at 901 Rhode Island Ave NW, one adult male with a gunshot wound in the leg, non-critical. Traffic will be blocked in the area, to include800-900 b/o Rhode Island Ave NW, 8th and R. Please avoid the area until traffic is opened back up.” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jennifer
“Dear PoPville,
WIth summer travel season coming up, I was wondering if you could ask the Popville community for reviews/recommendations about the best bus lines to take for a trip from DC to Philly, similar to a previous poll you had in 2011.”
“Dear PoPville,
My dog (Fern) was attacked by a very large Husky/Malamut named “Romeo” in Glover Park on Saturday.
Romeo, apparently, has attacked multiple dogs at dog parks in Glover Park and Palisades. I found this out at the Vet where Fern is getting stitched up and has a skull crack/fracture. (more…)
