Tennis

World No. 10 Taylor Fritz and finalist via Mubadala DC Open

Exciting opportunity because of yesterday’s rain from the Mubadala DC Open:

“Sunday tickets will be honored; Additionally, the first 1,000 walk-in fans will receive upper bowl admission. VIP Lounge access will be open to all fans serving food and beverage. ‘Lot A’ Parking will be available to Sunday ‘Lot A’ pass holders. ‘Lot B’ will be unavailable. Rideshare encouraged” (more…)


Environment

photo by Victoria Chamberlin

From The Office of the (DC) Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Fort Myer Construction Corporation (Fort Myer), one of the region’s largest road paving and infrastructure construction companies, will pay $450,000 and make extensive upgrades to its equipment and business practices to resolve a lawsuit filed by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleging years of violations of DC’s water pollution laws at its Ward 5 storage and maintenance yard. Under a Consent Order filed with the Court today, Fort Myer must also submit progress reports to the District for three years and will face additional monetary penalties if it fails to comply with the terms of the agreement. (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

3628 New Hampshire Ave NW
3628 New Hampshire Ave NW

This expanded Columbia Heights rowhome offers nearly 2,500 square feet, a luxurious primary suite, and rare two-car parking: 3628 New Hampshire Ave NW

  • Fully renovated open kitchen (2021)
  • Separate basement apartment with private entrance
  • Mudroom connecting the home to the backyard
  • Luxurious primary suite with custom dressing room
  • Updated electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and major systems throughout 
  • Rear yard with private carport
  • Foxhall Village, steps to Georgetown University Hospital

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/4 full + 2 half-bath fully renovated Watergate East co-op in Foggy Bottom, spanning two combined residences with panoramic Potomac River views, a wraparound terrace, and chef’s kitchens with marble countertops—all for $5M.
  • This two-bedroom co-op in Navy Yard boasts “dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows” that flood the living area with “incredible natural light and sweeping city views,” plus an underlying mortgage carrying “an ultra-low 2.89% interest rate — a rare and valuable financing advantage in today’s market.”
  • Perched atop a rare Art Deco gem in Kalorama, this one-bedroom offers “top-floor living” with “no upstairs neighbors, added quiet, and the kind of light that makes you want to have brunch at home.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “bright and inviting top-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo” with an “open-concept living and dining area with hardwood floors” in the heart of Northeast DC, near Brookland, Fort Totten, and Takoma.

1000 words

Thanks to G. for sending from Brookland: “Found a Christmas tree on my morning walk.”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your SEPTEMBER tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!


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photo by Adam Fagen

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U Street


1342 U Street, NW

From Kathmandu Tapas and Cocktails:

Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails is bringing the flavors of the Himalayas to weekend brunch with the debut of a new brunch menu beginning Saturday, August 1. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the menu showcases Chef Shiva Nepal’s modern take on traditional Nepali cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails inspired by the region.

Designed for sharing and discovery, the brunch menu blends authentic Himalayan flavors with familiar brunch favorites. Signature offerings include the Bottomless Himalayan Rice Table, (more…)


Dating


photo by Laura Grageda

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I was at the 28 July Passion Pit show at the 9:30 Club, and as I was walking out we made eye contact – I smiled, you waved. You (30s?M, around 6’0”) were wearing a white (linen or cotton?) short sleeve button down with blue embroidery, New Balance sneakers, and octagonal wire glasses. I (31F) had on a pink mini skirt, black shirt, and tortoise shell glasses.

Earlier in the evening (around 6:30pm) it was pouring down rain at U St metro and a bunch of us were waiting in the station for it to let up. You struck up a conversation with (more…)