
3115 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C. for sending the latest:
“Opening Day for Tamashaa is Friday the 17th! Got confirmation from one of the construction managers” (more…)

3115 14th Street, NW
Thanks to C. for sending the latest:
“Opening Day for Tamashaa is Friday the 17th! Got confirmation from one of the construction managers” (more…)

“outside Halfsmoke, duck was going in. I humbly submit…Pizza Duck! for entry into the ‘Hawks*** about town’ pantheon”
Thanks to ‘Location Unavailable’ for sharing this beautiful video: (more…)

photo by Clif Burns
Multiple reader reports have come in about VIDA’s Chinatown/Gallery Place coming closure:
“Just got some intel from my stylist at Bang and Vida at gallery place. Apparently they will be closing both soon as the stadium will be taking it over fully. They will expand the one up on K St (City Vista) and bang will move as well.” (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.

From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, the District’s Department of Human Services (DHS) shared the results of the 2024 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count, the annual census of individuals experiencing homelessness. This year’s count took place on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, and showed an overall 14% increase from 2023. Despite this increase, the total count remains 12% lower than the count recorded in 2020, the last PIT conducted before the onset of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Between 2023 and 2024, homelessness among unaccompanied individuals increased 6%, and is similar to the level recorded in 2020; homelessness among families increased 39%, but remains down 30% from 2020. (more…)

3300 M Street, NW
Thanks to R. for sending from Georgetown. The SKIMS is now hiring. Stay tuned for an opening date.
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.

“Dear PoPville,
Somebody seems to have added this sign right as you’re about to walk next to the Aria building at L and Abbey St. NE where two balconies fell and landed on a car. Originally reported on less than a year ago. (more…)

600 F Street, NW
Thanks to Eric for sending: “And the old Fuel Pizza in Chinatown, which closed down in 2022 seems to be turning into Kata from Chef Tim Ma.” (more…)

photo by Emma K Alexandra
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courtesy District Bridges
From a press release:
“WHAT: Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street proudly presents Africa On The Avenue, a celebration of Africa and the African diaspora’s vibrant immigrant community along Georgia Avenue NW. Join us on Saturday, May 18, at Bruce Monroe Park for this one-day festival featuring live music and entertainment, food, a vendor market, double dutch, braiding demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. (more…)

Thanks to B. for sending: “I stumbled upon a Christmas tree on 9th and Madison in Brightwood Park. Barley and Maizie happily posed with it!”
May entries are closed but I couldn’t resist the corgis here. Please send your JUNE tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!