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I saw this person on 14th Street on a scooter trying to sell the art poster magnets to people. (more…)
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Thanks to Brent for sending: “The new My Own Pizza on Connecticut (replaced Flippin’ Pizza) is advertising that they are “using Brooklyn water.” (more…)
Ovi arrives in style last night.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
From the Capitals:
“The Capitals teamed up with PEDIGREE Foundation to host a Caps Canines Night on Tuesday, when the team hosted the Anaheim Ducks at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (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 shakenbayke for passing on from Republic Restoratives this morning:
“Censored. Silenced. Not backing down.
Meta removed one of our posts highlighting over $100,000 raised for organizations fighting for reproductive rights, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ equality. They claim it goes against “Community Standards,” but let’s be real—this is censorship in a world where platforms are bending over backwards to appease the incoming Trump administration.
They want us to sit down, shut up, and play by their rules. We say: No. (more…)
Thanks to Amelia for sending: “Seen by the Rhode Island ave metro, was hunting a rat.”
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.
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.
2005 18th Street, NW
DC Pizza & Kabob opened here back in 2018. Meat in a Box opened here before them in 2013. And before that the previous tenant was home to Absolute Pizza Kabab.
Positronics Medical Cannabis Retailer coming: (more…)
17th and P Street, NW
Thanks to R. for sending at 7am: “So this must have happened while I was at the gym because I live caddy corner to this CVS and everything was fine at around 5:30am walking past it to the gym and when I walked back, I came back to the front door completely smashed in, which is significant because they also have closing metal garage doors. (more…)
3404 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Speaking of Connecticut and Newark Street, NW…
Last month we learned that plans for the Vinery House Plant & Natural Wine Shop had died on the vine. Well hold the phone: (more…)
Connecticut and Newark Street, NW
Thanks to Ben for sending:
“This is the one by the CP library that was started a couple years ago but the builder ran out of money and it sat for a long time. These signs went up in the last couple days—Hope this is a good sign of things to come!”
photo by Daniel Kelly
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