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609 Independence Ave SE
609 Independence Ave SE

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A shovel-ready, extraordinarily rare opportunity in Capitol Hill, fully permitted for an already approved plan for 2 two-unit residential buildings: 609 Independence Ave SE

  • 2 residential adjacent lots

  • Each building is a 3-level 2,700 sq. ft. residence

  • Each building features a lower-level apartment suite

  • Approved permit package includes full architectural, civil and MEP engineering drawings

  • Convenient location behind Eastern Market, near Library of Congress, Barracks Row and Capitol

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/7.5BA contemporary-classical showpiece in Observatory Circle, directly across from the Vice President’s residence, complete with a pool, elevator, and separate guest house—all for $9.5M.

  • “A beautifully maintained row house in Columbia Heights that pairs original DC charm with true move-in-ready condition. This exceptional home offers 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths total, including a fully separate basement rental unit with its own entrance — ideal for rental income, an au pair suite, or multigenerational living.”

  • “With more than 3,400 square feet across four finished levels, this expansive Brightwood rowhouse offers a scale and flexibility rarely found in the neighborhood. The fully finished lower level is a true second unit with its own kitchen, bath, private walkout entrance, and Certificate of Occupancy.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “classic rowhome” on Capitol Hill offering “three levels of living space and plenty of opportunity to make it your own” and “a great opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and add their own finishes while preserving the character of a traditional DC rowhome.”


Dupont Circle


1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW new coming soon signage won’t allow me any more sneak peeks :)

ICYMI: You can see the menus that were posted here.

Thanks to Noa for the latest from Daily Provisions:

“The new place coming to where foxtrot used to be in dupont is opening August 18th. Talked to the people inside.”

Stay tuned for official confirmation.


Event

A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!

Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”


Rant/Revel


photo by River Scout

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Dating

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

We crossed paths just before 7 p.m. on 7/16 in Adams Morgan, near Tryst. You — a gorgeous man with dark features and a faint scar on your neck — stopped me, a tall woman with glasses and blonde-streaked knotless braids, to compliment my hair. Then you told me I was beautiful.

I haven’t stopped thinking about it. I wish I’d turned around and given you my number. (more…)


metro


photo by Jordan Barab

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“Dear PoPville,

I was waiting at Metro center at like 10:30pm last Thursday night for the Orange Line train and a guy said something to me. He got right up in my face when I didn’t reply so I finally took out one of my earbuds and said “what?!” He said “You have a spider on your back!!” It was a weird vibe and (more…)


U Street

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on the enforcement of the second Juvenile Curfew Zone, which concluded Sunday night.

The Juvenile Curfew Zone went into effect at 8:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Each night, members of the Third District engaged youth gathered in public areas within the zone and gained voluntary compliance. No violations or arrests occurred during the hours of the Juvenile Curfew Zone.

Groups of juveniles gathered in and around the zone after Extended Curfew hours. A total of 17 curfew stops were made (more…)