Thanks to Ernest for sending: “from the fire department response to 3026 16th NW this afternoon.” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Nationals Park on Monday, July 27, 2026, at approximately 6:45PM.”
As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
“Wangari Gardens is located between Kenyon Street, Irving Street, and Park Place NW. We are next to the Washington Hospital, Soldiers’ Home, McMillan Reservoir, and the Parkview and Pleasant Plains neighborhoods.”
Thanks to Michael for sending us this fantastic photo from “Wangari Gardens. Thanks to our chandelier artist for putting these up all around town.”
Randomly Floating Chandeliers Spotted Around Town is made possible by Friends of the J. & L. Lobmeyr Society. You can send your sightings to us at [email protected] thanks.
Ed. Note: From time to time chandeliers appear randomly floating around town.
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
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.”
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to alert you that the coffee date predator is REALLY not giving up!
This is in reference to your posts, and I luckily found today after running into him last week and having the same experience as so many other women in DC!
He approached me – and everything that happened to the woman in your article ALSO happened to me. I was at the Safeway in Southwest, (more…)
From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), along with the Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC) and the Sierra Club, secured a new hearing before the DC Public Service Commission to reconsider Washington Gas Light Company’s (Washington Gas) pipe replacement plan, “District SAFE,” which according to Washington Gas, will require $215 million over three years raised through a surcharge on customers’ gas bills. The PSC granted a motion for rehearing filed by OAG, OPC, and the Sierra Club, and is holding a new hearing on the next phase of Washington Gas’s pipe replacement plan (previously called PROJECT pipes) on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (more…)
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Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we're bringing you another unique cast to kick off the beginning of October.
3410 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Kim for sharing the Queen’s English new streatery with us:
“DC’s newest streatery under the permanent program: Queen’s English! 😍” (more…)
1101 4th Street, SW
“Modern Vietnamese cuisine & cocktail bar in the heart of D.C.
Fresh. Bold. Saigon-inspired.”
Back in May we learned that 54 Noodles Bar was becoming Saigon Kitchen in Southwest. They recently had their grand opening July 18th! (more…)
3210 Grace Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I am wondering if you have any updates on when Green Almond Pantry will be reopening? It’s such a gem, I miss it so much! Thanks!” (more…)
Thanks to Tom for sending around 9:30am:
“ribbon-cutting at Logan Circle park with NPS and Interior Secretary Burgum. Fencing comes down end of October 😮”
Updates when those wooden fencing are confirmed down..
Woodley Road, NW and Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The fencing runs all the way down Woodley and there are stacks of more fencing on Wisconsin (to be set up, I guess). No signs indicating anything.”
From the National Cathedral:
“Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET. The service is not open to the public. (more…)