145 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Natalie for sending:
“The old Phi Beta Sigma fraternity headquarters is being turned into apartments with retail. I can’t wait to see what this shapes up to be, especially with Idido’s Cafe (which is excellent) already across the street!” (more…)
Francesca sends above: “Tree on house in Georgetown East Village.”
Cameron sends below: “Right by Big Ben Liquor. What a storm!” (more…)
photo by Caroline Angelo
From a press release:
“The Cool Hardware Company is expanding its footprint with two new Ace Hardware locations opening in Rockville, MD and Washington, DC’s Union Market neighborhood.
Set to open in late 2025 and late 2026 respectively, Rockville Ace Hardware and Union Market Ace Hardware will join the Cool Hardware Company’s network of employee-owned Ace Hardware stores throughout the DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia metro areas. (more…)
Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!
Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”
Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).
Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!
photo by CTB in DC
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Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.
Thanks to Will for sending us more from Foggy Bottom: (more…)
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.
Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!
Michael writes: “Q St blocked by fallen tree. D2 and D6 busses stopped at 23rd St NW.
Looking east on Q St btwn 25 and 26 Wind snapped off the top of this tree: (more…)
Wowza of a Wednesday for sure! Thanks to JBA for sending the beautiful shot above, over Shaw.
Thanks to Elise for sending this great shot from Capitol Hill: (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
Back to our regular schedule tomorrow/Friday!
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“The new trail route south of the work zone is a shared path for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists visiting the Washington Canoe Club.”
From DC Water:
“DC Water has opened the new portion of the Capital Crescent Trail in Georgetown, serving as a detour around the Potomac River Tunnel Project construction site, west of the aqueduct. The next phase of work involves stabilizing the ground within the site in preparation for upcoming construction activities.
Capital Crescent Trail and Water Street Northwest (more…)
Thanks to Kevin for sending: “Love the green color.”
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!
Higher Ground Cannabis Dispensary is excited to announce its Grand Opening! Higher Ground opened 4/18, bringing the East Coast’s largest cannabis consumption lounge to DC.
With retail, consumption, and soon-to-be cultivation all onsite Higher Ground bring’s a truly unique plant experience to the Nation’s Capital.