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From the Dog Haus team:
“…the Van Ness location will be opening late 2024 or early 2025.” (more…)
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From DC Water:
“All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below. (more…)
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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.
- 3628 New Hampshire Ave NW — $1,125,000 — Columbia Heights
Open Sun. 2-4PM — Silvana Dias
“Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek. Nearly every aspect of the home has been updated, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, outdoor living and parking pad offering true peace of mind rarely found in homes of this era. The inviting front porch immediately sets the tone with all-new iron railings, beadboard ceiling, ceiling fan, and new storm and entry doors creating a warm and welcoming extension of the home.” - 1300 4th St SE #205 — $635,000 — Navy Yard
Open Sat. 11AM-12:45PM — Sherese Teixeira
“Welcome to elevated city living at The Bower, one of DC’s most sought-after boutique residences in the heart of Navy Yard. This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 1300 4th St SE #205 blends modern design, upscale finishes, and an unbeatable location into one exceptional offering. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed open-concept layout featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light.” - 2220 20th St NW #33 — $740,000 — Kalorama
Open Sun. 12-2PM — Thomas Doyle
“This beautifully updated and maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom co-op on the 3rd floor captures serene treetop views and is filled with original character that sets it apart. The apartment is over 1,300 sqft and retains its original hardwood floors, graceful archways, pocket doors, and all original doors and trim; preserving an authenticity that is rare to find today. Modern upgrades throughout, including in-unit laundry, luxury kitchen, spa-like bathroom, and bespoke light fixtures.” - 3422 Pennsylvania Ave SE — $939,900 — Hillcrest
Open Sat. 12-2PM — Stephanie Cooper
“Welcome to your dream home on Pennsylvania Avenue a stunning, thoughtfully renovated four-level, 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence that seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern luxury in the heart of the Hillcrest/Penn Branch neighborhood. From the moment you arrive, the transformation is undeniable. The refreshed exterior, highlighted by premium Hardie board siding and a newly constructed Trex front porch, creates an inviting first impression and a stylish outdoor retreat.”
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We first heard about Afghania coming to the former Don Lobo’s space back in September 2021. (more…)
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To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
From the Capital Fringe Festival:
“The time is near for this year’s Capital Fringe Festival, our annual celebration of theatre and freedom of expression. In 2024, the Capital Fringe Festival will feature entirely original theatre, dance, and unclassifiable productions with a total of 150 cast and crew members, 83% of whom are from the DMV area and 17% from across the country and internationally.
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Free2Move and I broke up at long last. They even threw me back into the arms of my ridiculous ex, Zipcar. I hadn’t used Zipcar in close to two years because of its limitations. You have to reserve for a specific amount of time and return on time or face a fine. Worse, you can’t just park it wherever you wish, but return it where you got it. Those were dealbreakers back when Free2Move and I decided to date each other exclusively.
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