AG Brian Schwalb shared yesterday:
“NEW: A judge just issued an order fining Empower $25,000 per day until it complies with District law protecting customer safety. (more…)
5335 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to M. and GB for sending: ” Looks like we are getting some italian food on corner of georgia ave and jefferson (old Macombo Lounge/stripclub location?)” (more…)
1401 Maryland Ave, NE via Chick Fil A
“Dear PoPville,
I live across the street from the chick fil a in Maryland Ave and 14th street NE. It typically closed around 10-11 pm, and then I just noticed it started closing at 5 pm. (more…)
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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.
- 3214 Sherman Ave NW — $999,000 — Columbia Heights
Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Steve Gaich
“Own a Piece of DC’s Most Sought-After Neighborhood — With income potential built right in! Columbia Heights doesn’t just have character — it is character. And 3214 Sherman Avenue NW sits at the heart of it all: a strikingly handsome period townhouse that pairs a jaw-dropping original exterior with a renovated, light-filled contemporary interior. This is the rare home that delivers everything — history, style, flexibility, and one of the best locations in the city.” - 1024 Cook Dr SE — $750,000 — Randle Heights
Open Sat. & Sun. 12-3PM — Brendan Mullenholz
“Enjoy suburban style living with the convenience of city access in this rarely available Craftsman home in Asheford Court. Built in 2016, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a bright, open layout with an easy flow from the front sitting area to the spacious family room and into the sun-filled kitchen. Step outside from the kitchen into the backyard featuring trees for shade privacy and plenty of space for entertaining.” - 1310 Delafield Pl NW — $1,150,000 — 16th St Heights
Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Jen Goroff
“Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.” - 612 4th Pl SW — $1,180,000 — Southwest Waterfront
Open Sun. 2-4PM — Jason Skipworth
“Welcome home to 612 4th Place SW, luxury townhome living at the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood. 612 4th Place SW is just steps from The Wharf, DC’s newest and hottest waterfront community. Features 4-bedrooms & 3.5-bathrooms, and 2,400 sq. ft. spread out over 3 levels.”
Thanks to Abby & Adam for sending this beautiful red-tailed hawk(?) from Anna J. Cooper Circle in Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park.
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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400 Morse Street, NE
Update from Lucy:
“BREAKING (VERY IMPORTANT) NEWS: per staff at Palette 22 in NoMa, apparently the owners took a buy out and new owners are planning to open a club in this location (the first of its kind in NoMa) 👀👀👀”
Shalonta shared on Threads:
“Palette 22 is going out of businsss on Sunday in Union Market. WTH
Yeah my friend booked a reservation there for her birthday and they canceled it. She called them to see what happened and they told her that they’re going out of business on Sunday. So we are confused! It’s literally always packed.”
Reservations after Sunday: (more…)
What if one of the most famously challenging novels ever written became something you could simply enjoy?
You’ll See… does exactly that.
photo by DCbmyers
From Councilmember Allen’s office:
“The following remarks were delivered by DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) ahead of the Council’s unanimous approval of legislation completing the transfer of the RFK Campus from federal control to local control for the next 99 years: (more…)
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Thanks to Jayson for the updates on 22nd Street, NW construction:
“Last week, workers showed up again and resumed working on the underground work on 22nd street at Q. (more…)
600 H Street, NE previously home to Wydown
We broke the news last month about Dolcezza taking over the former Wydown space on H Street. Lots more info now available from a press release:
“Dolcezza, the iconic gelato and coffee shop based in Washington DC, is kicking off its 2025 expansion plans with a highly anticipated new location on H Street NE. Slated to open in mid- March, this marks the sixth outpost for the award-winning local shop, known for its small batch gelato and craft coffee program. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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From a press release:
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Entertainment Gang, and U.S. Figure Skating today announced they will host a live figure skating tribute to be held at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington D.C. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, to support the families and loved ones affected by the tragic aviation incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. The event will be co-hosted by 1988 Olympic champion Brian Boitano and will include: (more…)