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4327 8th St NW
4327 8th St NW

A detached Petworth home with a wraparound porch — and its own garage and driveway: 4327 8th St NW

  • Detached corner lot in Petworth

  • Slate-floored wraparound porch

  • Detached garage and private driveway

  • Rebuilt in 2013

  • Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA Victorian compound in Dupont Circle, pairing a four-level renovated residence with a private elevator and custom millwork with a fully renovated, income-producing three-unit building next door—all for $7M.

  • “Modern 3-level penthouse loft with monument views from a private rooftop terrace in a prime DC location! This bright and open penthouse unit features 1,800 sq ft of living space and over 800 sq ft of private outdoor space with two balconies and an amazing rooftop terrace with a hot tub, outdoor shower, and stunning monument views.”

  • “Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, this Dupont Circle compound offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a legal 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a detached carriage house with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, multigenerational living, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious Petworth rowhome offering multiple levels of living space and a flexible floor plan” whose “finished English basement provides additional living space with one bedroom/bonus rooms, a full bathroom, and a wet bar.”


Chinatown


712 7th Street, NW opened here back in 2016 previously home to a FroZenYo

Thanks to Miles and others for sending:

“Looks like the last HipCityVeg vegan restaurant in DC closed without announcement in the last week. They previously had a location in Dupont Circle (closed January 2023) and Navy Yard (closed November 2023.)”

and

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Columbia Heights

Thanks to Todd for the update yesterday afternoon:

“As of 3:15/3:30 today. There are workers cleaning—looks like they are vacuuming the bottom of the pool. The water is clearer. If the signs are accurate, the work is expected to take a week”

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Event

Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.

New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.


Flyover


photo by CTB in DC

From AlertDC:

“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, July 9 at approximately 10AM.”

You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.

As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…


Shaw


2104 Vermont Ave, NW previously home to the Bottle Collection, which closed in 2024

“Wine 🍷 | Cheese 🧀 | Meat 🍖 | Grocery 🛒 Coming in August!”

Charcuteria’s shares:

“We’re opening Charcuteria DC — a Mediterranean-inspired market and wine bar on U Street NW. Think carefully curated charcuterie, natural wines, good music, and a space that actually feels like yours.”

The liquor license placard for Charcuteria says: (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by LaTur

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Festival

From the Library of Congress:

“The Library of Congress National Book Festival will return on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Part of the Library’s celebration of America 250: It’s Your Story, this year’s festival is an invitation to further appreciate the country’s history.

One of the nation’s favorite literary traditions, the 2026 National Book Festival will provide a multifaceted storytelling experience with expanded programming. Throughout the day, attendees will hear conversations with more than 80 authors from a myriad of literary genres. Additionally, there will be programming spotlighting music, film, recorded sound, veterans’ history, American folklife, and more, providing a window into the vast scope of the Library’s collections and year-round programs.

This year’s festival lineup includes the following headliners: (more…)