508 K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what happened to Rebel Taco in Mt Vernon Triangle? It’s been closed for a few weeks, and then a few days ago they put up a fence and started removing all the furniture. Looks like a permanent closing :(“
4235 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Squisito pizza and pasta and Buredo before them.
Thanks to Alison for sending the news about &Pizza in Tenleytown: “I tried my best to keep them open! Ordered almost weekly for the last two years. My kid is gonna be crushed.” (more…)
Thanks to Anna for sharing this fantastic photo from Crestwood.
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.
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
1509 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Li for sending: “Dupont Circle next door to Kramers in the space that I think used to be a glasses store.” (more…)
Reginald writes: “What is going on with Petworth Wendys 3900 Ga Ave NW? is it closed permanently or being renovated?”
Thanks to all who messaged about the Wendy’s on Georgia Ave and Randolph Street, NW: (more…)
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.
3505 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to H. for sending:
“Multiple windows broken—Paragon Thai, European Wax Center, etc. You can see along the left side.”
If you’d like to show some love, you can see Paragon Thai’s menu here.
Paragon Thai’s hours are: (more…)
Thanks to Y. for sending from “Your friendly neighbor” in Logan Circle.
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2nd and Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending the great news about Idido’s Coffee & Social. Their website says about their Arlington location: (more…)
photo by Ron Cohn
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1901 L Street, NW
From an email:
“Turning the Page is opening a new Carpe Librum pop-up bookstore today at 1901 L Street NW. Stop by 1901 L St NW to browse thousands of high-quality, gently-used books, CDs and DVDs of all genres and for all ages and support DC education nonprofit Turning the Page. (more…)