Fundraiser

1121 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Alexandra for passing on the tough request from the Arepa Zone:

“This update is a tough one to write.

If you’re a personal friend, you’ve probably already heard a little about what we’re going through. If not, we wanted to share honestly where Arepa Zone is today.

After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered. (more…)


Friendship Heights

5000 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Back in February 2025 we wondered whether Rome Pizza & Sub (Friendship/Tenley/”Friendlytown”) Temporarily closed or “Temporarily closed”? We were overjoyed to learn that they had reopened in April 2025.

Alas, Thanks to Mark for sending on the sad news: (more…)


Event

Step Inside. Get Inspired. Support Our Schools.

Join us for the 2026 Renovators House Tour on Sunday, October 18, from 12–5 PM! Tour unique Capitol Hill homes, discover creative renovations and design ideas, and connect with the people and businesses behind them.


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photo by Fritz Myer

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