Politics

EHN: “Anti-Home Rule Riders on Subcommittee-Passed D.C. Appropriations Bill are “Appalling” and “Unsurprising”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Julia

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“The House Committee on Appropriations marked up and passed the fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Financial Services and General Government (FSSG) Appropriations bill last night, which Norton said includes an outrageous and irresponsible number of anti-home rule riders. Republicans try to attach the riders to the annual D.C. spending bill to exert control over local D.C. matters, despite their positions as federal officials who do not represent D.C. residents. Significantly, the bill would halve funding for DCTAG, a program established by a 1999 Norton bill. DCTAG makes up the difference for D.C. residents between in-state and out-of-state tuition up to $10,000 at public institutions of higher education in the U.S. (more…)

Sponsored

DC Open House List for This Weekend: November 13, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1603 S St NW
1603 S St NW

With 370+ open houses across DC this weekend, there’s no shortage of places to warm up between errands. Mid-November is the sweet spot before the holiday rush takes over everyone’s calendars, so it’s a great time to tour a few homes, from a Dupont Circle compound with its own carriage house to a Hawthorne Tudor to a Navy Yard condo with an assumable VA loan. Here’s a look at what the RLAH @properties team is hosting this weekend. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — David Bediz
    “Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”

  • 1300 4th St SE #205 — $620,000 — Navy Yard
    Open Sat. 12-2PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Significant PRICE DROP. Rare opportunity to acquire an assumable VA Loan. Welcome to elevated city living at The Bower, one of DC’s most sought-after boutique residences in the heart of Navy Yard. This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 1300 4th St SE #205 blends modern design, upscale finishes, and an unbeatable location into one exceptional offering.”

  • 4523 Nebraska Ave NW — $1,299,900 — Wakefield
    Open Sat. 12-3PM & Sun. 1-4PM — Lina McAuliffe
    “Incredible value just moments from Tenleytown Metro, schools, library, shopping, Whole Foods, and more! 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 #E-607 — $299,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Thomas Gordon
    “Set in Southwest DC, this two-bedroom, one-bath residence at Tiber Island offers a spacious layout, abundant natural light, a private balcony, and garage parking just moments from the waterfront. Oversized windows and sliding glass doors brighten the main living space, where a generous living and dining area provides plenty of room for everyday living.”

  • 6912 Greenvale St NW — $1,150,000 — Hawthorne
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Sherri Earman
    “Realistic sellers! Price change on 10/28! What a pleasure to tour this captivating and charming 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 TRUE 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.”

  • 2000 16th St NW #403 — $525,000 — U Street
    Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Melanie Friedson
    “Welcome to the Balfour, a historic Beaux-Arts building, featured in James Goode’s book “Best Addresses.” Spacious CORNER home combines timeless architectural details of the 1900’s with 21st century’s most desired comforts. Tiled entry gallery leads to living/dining room with BAY WINDOW, high ceilings, & custom window treatments.”

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Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale Residents Share Concerns: “Reservoir District Must Honor Promises to the Community – Preserve Retail, Grocery, and Public Commitments”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Olaf Zerbock

LOTS of Bloomingdale residents have shared the following concerns/allegations:

“To Whom It May Concern,

We are writing as a united community of residents, homeowners, neighbors, and stakeholders in and around the Reservoir District development—where EYA is actively building and marketing homes—as well as in adjacent neighborhoods who have a long-standing stake in this project.

We are alarmed by the developer’s ongoing efforts to dismantle key promises made to the community—promises that were fundamental to the original mixed-use plan, used to gain community support, and central to EYA’s current marketing strategy to buyers.

The master developer, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners, is seeking zoning changes that would dramatically reduce the amount of retail and public space, undermine the inclusion of a full-service grocery store, and strip away the very elements that made this development viable and desirable in the first place.

Here is what’s happening in Zoning Case No. 13-14E: (more…)

Event

DC Concert Orchestra: American Discoveries

Event location

Church of the Epiphany

1317 G St NW

Washington, District Of Columbia 20005

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Hear the DC Concert Orchestra in its season opener, “American Discoveries,” a collection of symphonic perspectives on American identity animated by folk music and anthems. The concert is 90 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

On the program:
Jessie Montgomery: Banner
Aaron Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Amy Beach: Symphony in E Minor (“Gaelic”), Op. 32

Go to DC Concert Orchestra: American Discoveries Read more
wildlife

Friends of the White Whale Society Presents

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Emily for sending: “this friendly face outside the FTC building on Pennsylvania Ave.”

Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

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Georgetown

“Yia Mas! America’s First Greek Ice Cream Shop” Opened Yesterday!

By Prince Of Petworth


3143 N Street, NW just off Wisconsin

ICYMI: “This summer, Georgetown will become home to the country’s first authentic Greek ice cream shop with the opening of Yala Greek Ice Cream at 3143 N Street NW.

New type of ice cream for the U.S.: Yala, meaning “milk” in Greek, brings 70 years of traditional Greek ice cream-making from the island of Rhodes to the U.S. That includes the recipe, ingredients, timing and technique to make it. The hand-crafted ice cream is made with farm-fresh milk and cream, and premium ingredients sourced from the Mediterranean, and both local and world-renowned producers. This gives it a uniquely creamy texture and bright, bold flavors that really pop.

American + Greek Flavors: Yala will offer American favorites like vanilla, cookies and cream, and mint chip, plus flavors that celebrate Chrys’ Greek legacy including: (more…)

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