
Alex asks:
“DDOT knocked over my tree while repaving my street, any idea how I get the tree replaced? 311 didn’t seem to have good options.” (more…)

Alex asks:
“DDOT knocked over my tree while repaving my street, any idea how I get the tree replaced? 311 didn’t seem to have good options.” (more…)

3124 M Street, NW previously home to Atmos Sneakers
“Thoughtfully considered luggage and travel pieces – designed with intention, crafted with care, and made to last. B Corp Certified.”
Mono’s website says:
“We believe in having fewer but better things. That’s why we decided from the outset that every single part we use matters, and every little detail counts. We sourced the highest quality parts and materials from around the world, and if we couldn’t find a component that met our standards, we worked with industry experts to make it ourselves.”

Thanks to Jenna for sending from “the La Colombe near Farragut. I didn’t have the heart to tell him the La Colombe doesn’t open for another 12 hours…” (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a great one for DC homebuyers. With 315+ open houses scheduled across the District, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore what’s on the market—and the good news is that the majority of showings are happening on Saturday, leaving your Sunday free for brunches, flowers, and family celebrations. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

Thanks to Nick for sending:
“t’s not a truck, it’s a camper, look at the awning windows with shades. The only license plate is an EU one. And the warning signs are in French.”
More photos: (more…)
🗼 The Most Parisian Evening in Washington D.C.
You’re invited to one of the most exclusive evenings Washington D.C. has ever seen, a night where the Embassy of France transforms into the heart of Paris. Midnight in Paris blends French elegance, world-class gastronomy, and unforgettable energy, without leaving D.C. Not just an event. An experience reserved for those who appreciate the finest things in life.

From an email:
“The Capital Area Food Bank is holding pop-up food distributions for former federal workers and contractors affected by the recent reductions. Starting tomorrow, these distributions will be held twice a week through June: Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., or while supplies last each day. (more…)
Once a year we open the warehouse just for you.
Inside: a designer-curated mix of expressive new pieces and vintage finds on sale up to 75% off from the Lisa & Leroy collection.

Connecticut and R Street, NW
Thanks to Martin for sending:
“So I just walked by the (former) Dupont 7-11 and noticed there was no longer a sign on the door and it appeared to be open. Walked in to find half the store cleared out, but a single guy sitting behind the counter staring at his phone. He said 7-11 is gone but they are going to re-open as an independent bodega-type store.”
Stay tuned.

1400 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Thanks to Ashley for sending:
“7-Eleven at Rhode Island and Montana Ave, NE closed.”
Any guesses on which will be the next 7E to go down?

photo by LaTur
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517 H Street, NE
Hello, Taku Sushi & Bar!!
Thanks to C. for the Harvest space update: “I just noticed that the rumors are true, it’s becoming a sushi restaurant! (more…)

14th and R Street, NW
A reader reports: “Heard 6 shots at about 12:40 outside Red Light. Huge police response.”
MPD reports: “MPD is investigating a shooting in the 1400 b/o R Street, NW. (more…)