
Thanks to B. for sending: “Rock Creek Park between picnic areas 6 and 7. (more…)

Thanks to B. for sending: “Rock Creek Park between picnic areas 6 and 7. (more…)

301 Florida Avenue, NE rendering courtesy PGN Architects, a Michael Graves Company
From a press release:
“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). (more…)

Thanks to Patrick and Alex for sending from Dupont Circle: (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

610 Water Street, SW
Thanks to Eric for sending news about Fish Shop DC. Their liquor license placard says: (more…)

photo by CTB in DC
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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

From The U.S. Capitol Police:
“On Thursday, July 4, A Capitol Fourth — an Independence Day concert — will be live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast on PBS at 8:00 p.m. EST and streaming online
to honor our country’s birthday.
There is also a dress rehearsal on July 3. Both events are free and open to the public.
On July 3 and July 4, public access to the West Front opens at 3:00 p.m.
Security Measures, Severe Weather, & Prohibited Items (more…)

Thanks to Ben for sending this beauty, which looks like it’s straight out of a movie.
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Thanks to John for sending from Adams Morgan: “Sun Gold and Lemon Boy tomatoes, Serrano, Fresno, Tabasco and Mama Mia Giallo peppers and a Straightneck squash.”
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!

“Butterscotch, thinking deep thoughts in Silver Spring”
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National Orchestral Institute + Festival photo by Geoff Sheil
National Orchestral Institute + Festival:
“A day of concerts of classical and contemporary compositions performed by young, emerging musicians from throughout the country in galleries across both of our buildings. (more…)