20 M Street, SE via FB
Thanks to A. for sending word about The Big Stick closing in Navy Yard. (more…)
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Thanks to R. passing on word about Zeke’s Coffee Brookland plans, and wants to know if anyone has ideas on address?
Zeke’s currently. has locations: (more…)
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514 8th Street, SE previously home to Tortuga, Tio Javier/Pacifico Cantina/Capitol Video Sales.
Thanks to Kristen for sending last week:
“Just walked by Playa Ocho this morning and noted that it had a for sale and closed sign on it!”
Were there any fans of: (more…)
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Address: 1401 Columbia Rd NW Unit 319, Washington, DC, 20009
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
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Thanks to George for sending this guy chilling behind Banneker.
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.
If you’ve ever walked through NoMa and wondered how one of the neighborhood’s colorful murals came to life, this September you can watch it happen.
NoMa in Color, the NoMa BID’s annual mural festival, returns September 11–18, bringing 17 artists to the neighborhood to create 16 new large-scale murals. Throughout the week, visitors can stop by mural sites, watch artists paint, and see the works take shape in real time.
11th and E Street, NW
A tipster writes a brief update that E Street Cinema: “supposedly March 6th is the last day.”
And indeed a spokesperson confirmed it to the Post: “We will not be showing any movies beyond March 6.”
Stay tuned.
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Art All Night Returns to Uptown on September 11
Experience Art All Night on Friday, September 11, 2026, where the citywide celebration of art, music, and culture kicks off. For one night, neighborhoods will come alive with visual and culinary art, interactive activities, dance, live music, and creative experiences for all ages. The festival is free and offers residents and visitors an opportunity to explore local businesses, discover D.C. artists, and experience the unique character of Uptown neighborhoods, including Petworth, 16th Street Heights, and Brightwood Park.
2009 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for passing on the crazy news: “Alfresco restaurant on 18th St. to be razed!”
“Greetings: Raze applications have been recently filed at the Department of Buildings (DOB) for the below addresses. A list of all year-to-date razes for 2025 (Raze Application Report–2025) and year end reports for previous years can be found on the DC Historic Preservation Office website.
ANC Address
1C 2009 18th Street NW, raze 2-story commercial building” (more…)
2525 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending:
“Papa John’s recently opened at 2525 Pennsylvania Ave NW in West End. I believe they were there years ago and now came back to the renovated space.”
Anyone hear what’s coming to the papered over spot next door?
Thanks to Jeremy for sending from Grant Circle:
“these kids ain’t playin’ any time soon…”
1501 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending: “Closed for renovations I understand collaborating with another Baptist Church” (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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