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Yesterday we shared the news that Little Coco’s has turned 10 years old!! Turns out they’re not the only ones turning ten – arguable the VERY BEST cocktail bar in DC – Service Bar has turned 10 too! Celebrate with $10 cocktails from their past menus today and tomorrow (Wed. and Thurs.): (more…)
Thanks to Mary for sending from “outside the Langdon Park Pool.”
***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your NOVEMBER tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
Modern Comfort and Unbeatable Convenience in Southeast Washington, DC Welcome to 2500 Sayles Place SE, Unit 8a bright, spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offering 1,130 square feet of comfortable, modern living in the sought-after Sheridan Station community. Built in 2012 and thoughtfully maintained, this move-in-ready home features an open-concept floor plan, soaring 9-foot ceilings, and expansive windows that fill the space with natural light. The inviting living and dining areas flow seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen with a gas range, built-in microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and convenient in-kitchen laundry with an updated washer and dryer.
Enjoy the comfort of central air conditioning, a built-in entertainment center, contemporary fixtures, generous storage, and a private balcony perfect for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. An attached garage provides secure, convenient parking, while low monthly HOA fees make ownership even more appealing. Location is a true highlight.
The home is just a short walk from the Anacostia Metro station and close to parks, trails, recreation, shopping, and dining. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to Anacostia Park, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, and nearby recreation centers. Just minutes to Harris Teeter, Giant, Barry Farm Recreation Center, The Wharf, Nationals Park, Audi Field, Navy Yard, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Capitol Hill, and The Pentagon, commuters enjoy convenient access to Suitland Parkway, I-295, I-395, Route 1, Route 50, and Route 66. Whether you're a first-time buyer, a busy professional, or an investor seeking strong long-term potential, this stylish condo delivers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and value. Schedule your private tour today!
Tenor Matthew Polenzani and pianist Ken Noda bring their celebrated artistry to an intimate and searching evening of song at the French Embassy.
Opening with Franz Schubert’s Schwanengesang, the composer’s final and perhaps most profound gift to the song repertoire. This cycle, whose title evokes the legendary swan’s last song before death, moves through landscapes of longing, loss, and transcendence, setting texts by Heine and Rellstab with visionary intensity. Together, Polenzani and Noda explore every shade of this journey, a collaboration illuminating both the aching vulnerability and the quiet, inexorable beauty that make Schwanengesang an enduring pinnacle of song.
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a know-your-rights advisory on poll monitoring and voter intimidation for District residents. DC and federal law protect the rights of District residents and all Americans to vote in a free and fair election without intimidation, coercion, or outside interference.
“Voting in DC is simple, secure, and reliable,” said Attorney General Schwalb.
“Anyone who experiences or witnesses interference with our local elections should report potential violations to our office and the DC Board of Elections.”
For guidance on your rights as a District of Columbia voter, read the FAQs provided below. (more…)
Earlier this morning we shared the unfortunate news that Ercilia’s front door was smashed last night in Mount Pleasant. Now Ghani sends the sad and frustrating news that Pizzoli’s pizzeria was hit last night too: (more…)
The best news, as always, from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁
Put your paws together for our newly named red panda cub! With flaming locks of auburn fur and a cuteness that extends beyond the hours of 9 to 5, this little firecracker officially has a name: Dolly! (more…)
“Spicewalla, the chef-driven small-batch spice brand from Asheville, has announced today that it will open its Georgetown storefront on Friday, November 6th at 1317 Wisconsin Ave.
This announcement comes just one week after chef Meherwan Irani and the Chai Pani team opened Botiwalla in Tenleytown, just two miles north on Wisconsin Ave.
The brand’s second store will be a full-blown sensory experience and feature a wide array of Spicewalla’s individual spices, exclusive blends, gift-ready collections, and(more…)
Thanks to Lauren for sending this mega morning news:
“Saw some supposed action at the old Enterprise Rent-a-Car on Georgia Ave near Howard U (2730 Georgia Ave NW). See attached photo for the sign. (more…)
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Photo credit: Jess Kordell, Smithsonian
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