
5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Stacey for sending the update from Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase Pavilion: “Looks like VUK PINBALL will open in late September!”

5335 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Stacey for sending the update from Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase Pavilion: “Looks like VUK PINBALL will open in late September!”

Thanks to Brian for sending from Tenleytown.
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.

575 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Fresh Baguette, the modern French Bakery will open its 7th location on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The community is invited to celebrate on opening day with $2 plain croissants all day long (while supplies last). (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

1255 Union Street, NE
Thanks to E and D for sending: “Someone vandalized and/or burglarized El Presidente last night. Police outside and glass on entrance door is broken.” (more…)

Thanks to all who passed on the streateries update from the Adams Morgan BID this morning:
“We are excited to partner with District Department of Transportation, Mayor Bowser, and 33 neighborhood businesses on a new streatery pilot program in #AdamsMorgan (18th St NW between Kalorama and Columbia Rds NW). Demolition of existing streateries is occurring this week and installation of the new structures will begin September 16. Completion of the new streateries will occur on or before September 27. (more…)
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Thanks to Kelsey for sending the during and after photos from 11th and W Street, NW. (more…)

3287 M Street, NW
It was a long time coming. Alas: (more…)

photo by Emma K Alexandra
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Thanks to Mike for sending.
Asian Night Market Pop-Up featuring Dine All Night Kick-Off:
“Thursday, September 19 · 3 – 10pm
Chinatown & Lotus Plaza
I Street NW Washington, DC
The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) and the DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) have partnered to present the Asian Night Market Pop-Up, an event to kick-off this year’s Dine All Night celebration! This vibrant event will take place on Thursday, September 19, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the heart of downtown DC at Lotus Plaza and Chinatown Park, located on I Street NW between 5th and 6th Streets. (more…)

Thanks to Natalie for sending: “With fuzzy dice on the mirror and everything!”
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