
Jean reports: “Fire on Hill at 3rd and Penn SE.”
From DCFD:
“Update Working Fire 300 block Pa. Ave SE. Fire 2nd floor knocked down. Checking for extension in fire building & adjacent structures. No injuries.”
DCFD has video: (more…)

Jean reports: “Fire on Hill at 3rd and Penn SE.”
From DCFD:
“Update Working Fire 300 block Pa. Ave SE. Fire 2nd floor knocked down. Checking for extension in fire building & adjacent structures. No injuries.”
DCFD has video: (more…)

707 6th Street, NW courtesy Tonari
From a press release:
“Celebrated Daikaya Group partners Yama Jewayni, Katsuya Fukushima, and Daisuke Utagawa are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of their fifth restaurant in the District – ‘Tonari’ – meaning ‘next door’ or ‘neighbor’. Scheduled to open in Winter 2020, Tonari will serve as the first restaurant in Washington D.C. to showcase Japanese-style or ‘Wafu’ pasta and pizza located within the former Graffiato space directly next to Daikaya in Chinatown at 707 6th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. (more…)

This rental is located at 2755 Ordway Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1495 / 443ft2 – Bright Studio in heart of Cleveland Park (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

“Pot O’ Gold! It’s in the IRS building.” Photo by Erika
Thanks to all who sent in this awesomeness. (more…)
Once a year we open the warehouse just for you.
Inside: a designer-curated mix of expressive new pieces and vintage finds on sale up to 75% off from the Lisa & Leroy collection.

1652 Columbia Rd, NW
Avi tells us: “not sure if you already know this, but just confirmed with some Federalist Pig staff that they’re expanding next door. The guy I spoke to said they’re moving forward with it, but didn’t have an exact timeline yet. Seems like our rib tip dreams are coming true.”
Back when Cricket closed next door in October, a reader wrote: “Perhaps an expansion is in their future?” I was skeptical but shared the famous James Allen quote – “Dreams are the seedlings of realities.” Indeed. (more…)

816 H Street, NE
That was fast. Barred in DC notes “Beetle House lasted less than 3 months in business.” BeetleHouse’s website succinctly says: “Our Beetlehouse DC location is closed for business.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

A few folks wrote in after they heard that Don Juan‘s was closing. It was only for a day – and they remain OPEN!! Thanks to Jonah for the updated open photo sent December 26th: (more…)

Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
From the Burgundy and Gold Owner Dan Snyder:
“As this season concludes, Bruce Allen has been relieved of his duties as President of the Washington Redskins and is no longer with the organization. Like our passionate fan base, I recognize we have not lived up to the high standards set by great Redskins teams, coaches and players who have come before us. As we reevaluate our team leadership, culture and process for winning football games, I am excited for the opportunities that lie ahead to renew our singular focus and purpose of bringing championship football back to Washington D.C.”