4302 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Wells Fargo bank.
Hopefully Viet Chopsticks gets some action bumped too: (more…)
The H&M closed here back in 2021. Barnes & Noble closed in Union Station back in 2013.
It’s heattech time. Thanks to James for letting us know.
Just waiting on the Bullfrog bagels now…
pic of Flight Club Houston
From a press release:
“Flight Club, a unique, upscale social darts concept, is bound for the bullseye of Washington, DC this winter, with its 7th US location opening at 641 New York Ave. NW in Mount Vernon Square.
Launched in the US in 2018 by State of Play Hospitality, a leading international social entertainment operator, Flight Club is a high-spirited concept that pairs craft cocktails and elevated cuisine with its signature fast-paced, technology-driven Social Darts® experience that offers guests highly engaging gameplay in a stunning design-led environment.
Flight Club’s secret is its proprietary scoring software which has revolutionized the traditional game of darts with tracking technology that enables automatic scoring and runs several exciting multiplayer games for groups of up to 300 people. Win, and a hidden camera captures video of your final throw and screens an instant replay, so you and your friends can relive the moment. (more…)
Address: 1519 East Capitol Street SE
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Type: 4 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA townhouse – 2900 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,649,500
Open House: Saturday, May 16th, 12-2 PM & Sunday, May 17th, 2-4 PM
Noteworthy: Fully-Renovated End-of-Row 4 BD, 4.5 BA Townhouse with Solar & Parking
Ideally positioned in the heart of Capitol Hill, this rarely available four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath end-of-row residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern design. Fully renovated and spanning approximately 2,900 square feet across four sunlit levels, the home offers refined finishes, versatile spaces, and exceptional functionality. Highlights include private off-street parking with a Level 2 charger, a screened-in porch, solar panels with SRECs, two HVAC systems, custom built-ins, a dedicated laundry room, bonus office space, and a complete lower-level in-law suite.
A landscaped front garden and covered porch welcome you inside to an open-concept main level with soaring ceilings and seamless living and dining spaces. The expansive kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, and a large granite eat-at island. Just beyond, the screened-in porch opens to the private patio and parking area. A stylish powder room completes the level.
Upstairs, the second floor hosts two spacious bedrooms, including a vaulted-ceiling suite with en-suite bath and a rear bedroom with adjoining sunroom ideal for work or play. The entire third level is dedicated to the luxurious primary suite retreat, complete with a den, custom built-ins, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath. The updated lower level offers front and rear egress, a fourth bedroom and bath, wet bar, laundry, storage, and a large family room—perfect for guests or rental potential. Moments from Eastern Market, Lincoln Park, Barracks Row, and Union Market, this turnkey Capitol Hill home truly has it all.
Listed by:
Megan Conway – Conway Group of Compass
[email protected]
(202) 262-2815
Thanks to Serena for sending: “the Klingle Trail. My ornithologist friend said probably a red-shouldered hawk”
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.
Thanks to B. for sending from McLean Gardens: “Not the best way to start thanksgiving weekend. We are at 1/2 dozen times since August.”
It had been 26 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
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 N. for sending: “Lots of work it seems being done on canal in Georgetown. Maybe it will have water again soon?!?!”
STAY TUNED.
photo by Fritz Myer
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From an email:
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the launch of the 9:30 Club’s Annual Holiday Raffle. If you’ve been wondering how to start helping your community and how to spend your evenings in 2025, the 9:30 Club’s 23rd annual win-win donation drive serves as your answer to both. With two potential ways to win a pair of tickets to every show at the 9:30 Club and The Atlantis in 2025, doing the right thing has never been so easy or so fun. With the opportunity to enjoy more than 500 shows in 2024 (267 at the 9:30 Club and 248 at The Atlantis), the hardest part will be picking your favorites. (more…)
Thanks to Adil for sending this great “old Impala.”
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