“Dear PoPville,
I talked to the owners. Apparently he loves to carry bags.
This is on N Street by the Surfside down there.”
825 7th Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “I saw this sign at 825 7th ST NW, seems the upstairs of Chili Bistro is going to be a private school now.”
Templeton Academy’s website says:
“Education at the crossroads of history and innovation (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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This Shaw rowhome has a built-in Airbnb on a Michelin-starred block: 914 N St NW
- 2-unit Shaw rowhome (live + rent)
- Separate lower-level Airbnb unit
- Block from Blagden Alley’s Michelin spots
- One block to the Mt Vernon/Convention Center Metro
- Spa bath, exposed brick, courtyard garden
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3BR/2FB/2HB “custom-designed trophy penthouse” at VIO and is “complete with expansive covered and uncovered terraces, outdoor dining and lounge areas, a rooftop garden, skylight, fire features, grill, and panoramic riverfront views,” all for $11M.
- “Lofts 14 is one of Logan Circle’s most distinctive contemporary condominium residences,” and this two-level [2BR/3Ba] penthouse with 16-foot ceilings opens onto a 475-square-foot private rooftop terrace with northern and western city views.
- “Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable [3BR/3.5BA Columbia Heights/Petworth] home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek.
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “stunning, fully renovated brick Colonial in the heart of Hillcrest” on “a rare 0.42-acre lot with a huge driveway and 2-car attached garage,” with an “expansive daylight basement” that’s “ideal as an in-law suite, au pair quarters, or income-generating accessory dwelling unit.”
Thanks to a reader for sending from 35th Street between Alton Place and Yuma NW around 4pm: (more…)
Thanks to jburka for also sharing with us on Sunday:
“Wondering why constitution ave is closed and there seems to be a giant wooden platform being built across it.” (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
“Dear PoPville,
Netflix movie filming in DC. Feel free to post and try to figure out what it is. Supposedly could be a Kerry Washington movie.”
Other spots where it’s filming: (more…)
photo by
Emma K Alexandra
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I was on the train home from NYC on Thursday sitting across from someone who also got off in DC. Chit chatted a bit on a few things and I got the feeling maybe(?) he was looking for openings to talk more. Tired from travel and trying to wrap up some work on my computer, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The headphone snatchers are still out on the MBT. A week ago I was walking on the MBT at night near the Eckington Dog Park and two teens rode by on a Lime electric bike. A woman coming the other way yelled something and said they had just grabbed her air pods. I don’t know if she got them back but they took off so it’s unlikely.
And Friday, May 29, in broad daylight at 6 pm, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Felicia is a local senior high school student, the president of her Student Government Association, and a recipient of the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship, which awards a full ride at GWU to just ten DC high school students each year.
A stellar student who has grown up too quickly with many immigrant family responsibilities, she and her family are now being threatened with deportation.”
The GoFundMe says:
“My family is facing a critical moment as we deal with a pending immigration case just 2 days before my graduation. For the past four years, I have worked tirelessly—studying and striving to build a better future for us. Now, with graduation so close, we are confronted with costly legal fees that threaten everything we’ve worked for. The uncertainty of standing before a judge, not knowing if I will be able to return home and walk across the stage with my peers, is overwhelming. (more…)
photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing how things are looking at the reflecting pool with us yesterday (Sunday):
“The Reflecting Pool now looks like it’s being coated with roofing tar.”
And as for the UFC stage being built at the White House: (more…)