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1313 12th Street NW
1313 12th Street NW

DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026

With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)


Bikeshare

“Dear PoPville,

On Tuesday my car was struck by a Capital Bikeshare E-bike rider while it was parked in front of my home. These are big heavy bikes, so it smashed the taillight and scratched the side of the car. The bike was also significantly damaged and abandoned in front of our car. I am surprised the person was able to walk away. I have security camera footage of the incident and the rider appeared to be a young teenager, presumably under the age to rent an e-bike per Capital Bikeshare’s policy.

I reached out to Lyft (the operator of Capital Bikeshare) to discuss the incident and (more…)


Bars


3123 – 3125 M Street, NW

Holy moly long time coming.

Ri Ra Irish Pub closed here back in January 2020. Ri Ra Irish Pub had opened in the former Mie N Yu space back in late December 2013.

The new liquor license placard posted for a to be named spot (though licensed to Freedom Alley, LLC) says: (more…)


Bloomingdale


1625 First Street, NW at Florida Ave

“Dear PoPville,

A new Indian restaurant, Najjaarra, opened in Bloomingdale! At 1625 1st St NW (didn’t there used to be another Indian restaurant there?) But it’s really great food! Family run (I believe same owners as the liquor store next door.)”

Ed. Note: Yes, this used to be home to Glassey which closed in 2023(!?!)

“Najjaarra is a vibrant Indian restaurant located in Washington DC, dedicated to bringing the rich and diverse flavors of Indian cuisine to your table. (more…)


Announcement

It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!

Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.