116 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Challenge accepted.
Boundary Stone with the glorious words!!: (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Diane shares this great shot from Fort Reno.
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.
inside 1513 17th Street, NW courtesy Duke’s Grocery
From a press release:
“Duke’s Grocery’s original location in Dupont Circle (1513 17th Street NW) will reopen its doors on Thursday, July 11 at 4:00 p.m. (more…)
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508 Kenyon Street NWThis Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW
- 4BR/3.5BA renovated rowhome
- Lower level is a separate rental unit
- Built-in Airbnb income potential
- Private patio + secure 2-car parking
- Steps from Park View Metro and Petworth
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 5BR/5.5BA Romanesque Revival semi-detached townhome with a private garden in Georgetown—all for $7M.
- “Tucked into one of Northwest DC’s most established neighborhoods, this Spanish/Mediterranean-inspired stucco home stands apart from the typical DC housing stock” with a clay tile roof, 9’+ ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace.
- “Blending classic DC charm with thoughtful modern updates,” this renovated Petworth rowhome features “quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a striking waterfall island” plus a rare expansive backyard with room to garden, play, or entertain.
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “diamond in the rough” that’s “perfect for buyers ready to apply TLC and realize its full value” on a “quiet, tree-lined one-way street in the heart of sought-after Truxton Circle.”
625 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Grand Central on H appears to be closed. Workers were removing food service equipment and there’s a key box hanging from the door handle.”
I’m told that the closure is only temporary and that they are “Revamping for football season” and will reopen for the “start of football season.”
Stay tuned.
via google maps
From DC Fire and EMS (sent at 7:36am):
“Tree down on a person with entrapment. 3rd St & S. Carolina Ave SE in Garfield Park. Sadly, this victim has succumbed to their injuries. Additional searches indicate no other patients.”
Updates if/when more is released.
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 B. for sending from Capitol Hill.
It had been 5 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.
4249 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From PNC Bank: “The Friendship branch located at 4249 Wisconsin Avenue, NW will close and be combined into the Spring Valley branch located at 4835 Massachussetts Avenue NW. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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photo by Eric Vitale
From a press release:
“A date is set for the iconic Parisian-inspired urban picnic characterized by its famous all-white dress code. On Saturday,September 21 from 6 – 10 p.m., Le Diner en Blanc – Washington will again descend upon a surprise DC location that welcomes thousands of guests who don their whitest of whites for a magical evening of dining, socializing, and celebrating amid music, entertainment, and dancing. (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Buckets of onions from my neighbor’s plot at the Glover Park Community Garden”
Great Garden Haul entries for 2024 are now open! Please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening!