39th and Veazey Street, NW just off Wisconsin Ave
Thanks to Amy for sending: “It didn’t uproot – just cracked at the base and tipped over.” (more…)
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14th and I Street, NW
Thanks to Eduardo for sending: “Seen at the old compass spot at 14th and I…”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
About Coffee Republic: (more…)
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A mid-century retreat on the edge of Rock Creek Park—with a rare chance to buy the two lots next door: 1840 Primrose Rd NW
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One-third acre bordering Rock Creek Park
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Vaulted ceilings and walls of glass
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4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, move-in ready
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Room for a pool or sport court
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Three contiguous lots available together
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
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The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA French-style estate on more than an acre in Wesley Heights, with over 15,000 square feet of living space, a swimming pool, pool house, and sweeping private grounds—all for $19M.
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“A beautifully updated detached single-family home offering exceptional space, character, and outdoor living in sought-after AU Park. This home features a large fenced backyard, rear patio, private upper-level deck, and detached one-car garage—all just minutes from Tenleytown, Janney & Deal schools, Metro, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences.”
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“Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. The first floor has a bedroom, full bath, and family room that opens to a private fenced backyard, which is a genuine rarity in the neighborhood.”
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Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “newly renovated three bedroom home” that “blends modern comfort with loads of charm—all nestled on a quiet neighborhood with easy access to downtown DC” and offers “a fully-finished lower-level (that) features a bedroom as well as a full bathroom, laundry area, and additional living room space.”
photos by Prince of Petworth
DEVELOPING:
Electrical pole snapped at 37th and Porter Street, NW:
Tree down by Hearst Elementary School on 37th Street, NW: (more…)
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From AlertDC: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia until 10PM.”
From NWS: “A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 10 PM EDT”
8pm Update: “The National Weather Service (NWS) has cancelled the Tornado Watch for the District of Columbia.”
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Featuring both voice and instrumental performance on vielle, lute, gittern, harp, recorder, douçaine, and bagpipe, the program will include works by, among others, Johannes Ciconia, Trebor, Johannes Senleches, Solage, Guillaume de Machaut, Guillaume Dufay, and Gilles Binchois, rousing dance music from medieval Florence and finely wrought instrumental arrangements from the Faenza codex and the Buxheim Organ book.
1919 M Street, NW
From District Taco:
“District Taco is bringing a bold new experience to Dupont Circle with the launch of the Mezcaleria, an elevated mezcal and tequila bar located inside its flagship Dupont restaurant.
Inspired by the vibrant flavors, traditions, and hospitality of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Mezcaleria transforms District Taco into a destination for agave enthusiasts, adventurous drink lovers, and anyone looking for a unique night out in Washington, D.C. (more…)
2311 Calvert Street, NW
Wishing the folks at Thai & Time Again well: (more…)
From the Office of the D.C. Auditor:
“D.C. Auditor Kathy Patterson today welcomed action by the D.C. Superior Court which awarded a default judgment totaling $81,064 against Rhonda Edwards-Hines for unauthorized spending while she served as treasurer of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8C in 2017 and 2018.
The civil judgment was announced Friday by Associate Judge Darlene M. Soltys and includes $42,564 in treble damages for $14,188 in misappropriated funds and $38,500 in civil penalties for seven violations of the District of Columbia False Claims Act (D.C. Code § 2-381.02(a). The lawsuit was filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) based on audit findings published in the 2019 Office of the D.C. Auditor (ODCA) report, ANC 8C Misappropriated Funds. (more…)
1919 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you or anybody in the community know what was up with the giant line this morning at the Washington Hilton? It stretched from the front door almost all the way down to Florida Ave. Have lived across the street for 4 years and have never seen anything like this except for the WHCA dinner.”
919 5th Street, NW
ICYMI: Queen’s English New Streatery in Columbia Heights Opened, Looking Good!
Whoa, that was fast! Last Tuesday we noted that ‘Down Goes the Prost Streatery in the Squangle – HOWEVER, There will be a rebuild!’ And rebuild with haste! (more…)