“The day after it was posted to PoPville (Dec 5) and 2000+ days after the May 2019 work order to fix this “net” was opened, DPR came out and fixed ONLY the goal nets – not the big safety “net” designed to keep balls and kids out of the street. (more…)
V. writes: “This is the development that was last reported on in November and should be amplified.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“Update: Structural Collapse – 1100 Block of V Street NW -@dcfireems confirms that one adult male is deceased. Recovery operation will continue. Our heartfelt condolences to the family, colleagues, and friends of the worker.” (more…)
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.”
Have you ever seen a dc health closure notice then a side note from the business saying it was the business license? I heard they said something about unpaid taxes from hipcityveg (days), I can’t even.”
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.
Thanks to Christopher for sending: “Turkey on Tilden.”
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.
“James Beard-award winning restaurateur Stephen Starr of STARR Restaurants is soon set to resurrect a gilded era of Washington power dining with the reimagining of The Occidental, his most glamorous, decadent DC restaurant yet. The iconic venue that once drew the world’s most important politicos will open – or rather, reopen – in early 2025 at the Willard Hotel, in the very space long occupied by its namesake. (more…)