
1344 U Street, NW
Ah I love when readers send old photos from their collections. Too cool. This is one of Joe Englert‘s earliest spots – Andalusian Dog on U Street from 1992 (ish). Here’s a more recent photo from 2021: (more…)

1344 U Street, NW
Ah I love when readers send old photos from their collections. Too cool. This is one of Joe Englert‘s earliest spots – Andalusian Dog on U Street from 1992 (ish). Here’s a more recent photo from 2021: (more…)

photo by Eric P.
TLDR: “It is unlawful to allow your dog to be off leash in public areas with the exception of designated dog parks.”
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking my dog tonight (Wednesday, October 29) in Glover Park around 6:00pm. We walked through the clearing in Whitehaven Parkway (between T and W Streets NW), where there are frequently many people letting their dogs play off leash. Tonight there were perhaps a dozen people with their dogs around this hour. We have walked through there before and generally not had any issues. However, today, just as we were getting close to exiting the clearing towards W St, a woman was entering with her dog whom she immediately let off leash. This dog immediately ran up to my dog and started aggressively barking at him and chasing him. My dog started squealing and yelping, clearly absolutely terrified, and running around me trying to get away from this dog. The owner was calling after the dog but unable to stop or catch her, and the dog kept running after my dog, aggressively barking and chasing him. (more…)

455 I Street, NW
From an email:
“With fall weather in full swing, it’s the best time to warm up with Bar Chinois DC’s Bottomless Dim Sum Brunch! Guests can choose from bottomless dim sum for (more…)

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Fall is officially here, and DC is getting out the door: with 330+ open houses across the District this weekend, there’s no shortage of places to wander in with a pumpkin spice latte in hand. Here is a handful of properties to get you started. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

4523 Nebraska Ave NW — $1,500,000 — Wakefield
Open Sun. 1-3PM — Lina McAuliffe
“The wait is over! Freshly painted and move-in ready, this welcoming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers bright, comfortable spaces with an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. Generous living and dining areas provide plenty of room to gather while still feeling relaxed and inviting.”
1245 4th St SW #E800 — $249,000 — Southwest Waterfront
Open Sat. 11AM-1PM — Debi Fox
$10k PRICE IMPROVEMENT: “I just adore a Penthouse View! Best View, Best Price! Motivated Seller. Penthouse-level Premier Unit with Stunning Views of the DC Skyline, including the Capitol and Washington Monument! This is the Place, the Best one in the Complex! Resort-style living right beside the Wharf and Potomac.”
6912 Greenvale St NW — $1,260,000 — Hawthorne
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Sherri Earman & Meaghan Parker
“Welcome home to this stunning Tudor in the heart of the prestigious Hawthorne–Chevy Chase community, set on a quiet, tree-lined street on a private, beautifully manicured lot. This 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers approx. 3,117 finished sq ft (3,611 total) — the kind of space that lets a growing family spread out and settle in.”
1417 G St NE — $799,900 — H Street Corridor
Open Sun. 12-2PM — David Bediz
“Light-filled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian rowhome in the heart of the H Street Corridor/Capitol Hill neighborhood, blending classic charm with thoughtful recent updates. The home features recently refinished floors, fresh interior paint, new lighting and ceiling fans, along with tall ceilings, exposed brick, and a decorative fireplace on the main level.”
418 Q St NW — $850,000 — Shaw
Open Sat. 2-4PM — Silvana Dias
“There is something instantly lovable about 418 Q Street NW. Tucked along a leafy one-way street in the heart of Shaw, this charming Victorian end-unit row home pairs the character you hope to find in a historic DC house with thoughtful updates, wonderful natural light and an unexpectedly magical outdoor space.”
4623 Hillside Rd SE — $469,999 — Fort Dupont Park
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
“Welcome to 4623 Hillside Rd SE, a beautifully updated home offering modern finishes, flexible living spaces, and an incredible house-hacking opportunity in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC. This fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,900 square feet of finished living space across three levels, with NO HOA and major updates already completed.”
59 Farragut Pl NW — $700,000 — Petworth
Open Sat. 1-3PM — Denny Horner & Buddee Clinton
“Huge End-Unit Home Amongst the Greens! Welcome to this spacious 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath end-unit home offering the space, privacy, and light that only a corner lot can provide — nestled in a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Washington, DC with unbeatable access to the city’s best amenities.”

“Dear PoPville,
Hoping there’s a census person out there who can clarify for me…
I recently received both a QR code digital format and booklet Census forms. I know it’s typically every 10 yrs, and in those cases, I’ve happily supported the gathering of information to help my community get needed funds. This year it feels creepy and invasive (we all know why). (more…)
Alexandria, Virginia – October 1, 2026 – Body Imperium, an Old Town Alexandria strength-training studio, has announced that it is rebranding as Imperium Strength and Longevity, known simply as Imperium.
The new name reflects the studio’s evolution from its Pilates origins into Alexandria’s only strength-training facility powered by ARX® (Adaptive Resistance Exercise) technology. The evolution of the business closely follows founder Victoria Azor’s personal experience building strength and longevity.

1234 19th Street, NW
At first I was simply excited to share the Teashi Bubble Tea & Cafe Dim-Sum option: (more…)
Union Market Ace Hardware is officially open, and we’re celebrating! Join us Saturday, October 3 from 11 AM–2 PM for a grand opening packed with giveaways, prizes, music, demos, and family fun.
🎁 COME FOR THE FUN. STAY FOR THE PRIZES.
✨ Raffles & giveaways!
🎧 Music from DJ Ace!
🐻 Meet Children’s National Hospital’s Dr. Bear!
🎨 Pumpkin Painting!
🎈Hot Apple Cider!
🔨 Brand demos!
✂️ Free knife sharpening!
🛍️ Local makers & community partners!

2343 17th Street, NW
Time to finally accept the inevitable :(
“Dear PoPville,
Have followed the coverage of the Kalorama Deli over the years. Just walked by the front of the building and noticed these posted to the front door.” (more…)

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Space #3
Thanks to Rachel for sharing:
“New signage up! Looks like Gigi’s Pasta will be taking over former The Bussdown DC spot inside Western Market.” (more…)

I’ve been meaning to ask you guys about this for ages and well, forever has finally arrived – what in the world are these doing here? I know for a temporary patch – fine. But these have been on 38th Street and Albermarle literally for years. Why don’t they get properly paved? Anyone know what’s going on here? (more…)

2922 M Street, NW
From Paul Frederick:
“Our heritage is making great shirts that fit perfectly and then backing them with customer service that actually helps you. We’re here for the guy who loves clothes and wants his own personal style.” (more…)

photo by Victoria Pickering
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