
photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:10AM.”

photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:10AM.”

Have others noticed an increase helicopters circling?
RT asks around 11:20pm last night: “Helicopters circling in NOMA area??”
Jeremy also writes just before 11pm: “For at least the third night in a row, U.S. Park Police is flying around DC (not unheard of, but not exactly common esp. at night), and is now joined by a CBP helicopter in SE DC…” (more…)

2100 block of 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Nathaniel for sharing the photo above with us around 9:40pm Wednesday night:
“Police stopping people on 14th Street in Northwest DC as a crowd of onlookers chant in opposition.”
Another reader sends a photo from 14th and W Street, NW said to have started around 9:10pm: (more…)

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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.

400 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending:
“There is a new woman-owned organic corner market on 4th and Kennedy Streets NW – IYMA Daily Essentials. (more…)

1613 Montello Ave, NE
Thanks to Michael for sending: “For those who live in the Trinidad neighborhood, there is sad news to report, Compack Market is closed. (more…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program

photo by Adam Fagen
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1239 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Huckberry with the good news, finally:
“Hello, Georgetown! It’s been 14 years in the making—and our first-ever store is officially open.
The space is more than just a shop—it’s the culmination of years of adventure, craftsmanship, curation, and storytelling brought to life. And we couldn’t think of a better place to kick off Huckberry in-real-life. (more…)

Thanks to Terry for sending this beauty. Anyone know what it is?
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Thanks to V. for sending: “Someone planted corn outside an apt building on Connecticut Ave in Woodley Park.”
Love it.
Random city corn plantings are the best! If it’s your remember to send the harvest/haul to us please :)

3779 Ely Place, SE
Thanks to Andrew for passing on:
“The opening of the new Fort Dupont Ice Arena has been substantially delayed. This is a huge blow to families in Wards 7 and 8.
Important Announcement Regarding Fort Dupont Ice Arena
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (FFD) today released the following statement in announcing the delayed opening of the new rink in southeast Washington, DC. (more…)