
1331 14th Street, NW
In mid February we posted that the Monarch Novelties building had been marked vacant (those green stickers) on 14th Street. Thanks to Chris and Mark for sending the latest: (more…)

1331 14th Street, NW
In mid February we posted that the Monarch Novelties building had been marked vacant (those green stickers) on 14th Street. Thanks to Chris and Mark for sending the latest: (more…)

via google maps
A reader reports: “We just woke up to a shootout of 10-15 shots and some poor soul shot on 9th street nw, about half a block north of 930 club. Large police presence here now, around 130am.”
From MPD: “Alert: Shooting investigation in the 2100 block of 9th Street, NW. Lookout is for an Audi or Volkswagen SUV dark color occupied by (3-4) individuals wearing all dark clothing.”
Update:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a fatal early morning shooting in Northwest. (more…)

507 7th Street, NW
Do we still think this is happening? (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.

photo by CTB in DC
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“from the 2007 BIG DRAW at the Museum, also featuring author/illustrator David Macaulay. courtesy of the National Building Museum”
From the National Building Museum:
“The National Building Museum hosts BIG DRAW, a free day-long festival that invites visitors to discover the world we design and build through drawing. (more…)
DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.
The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.

Thanks to Jeff for sending above from Swann and 16th Street NW.
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And thanks to Michele for sending this magnificent bounty from around town: (more…)

Photo by Tim Brown
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I saw you at a concert on Union Stage on Thursday, “Kid francescoli”. (more…)

“Sandman (dog) and Tom Tom (cat), the cat thinks he is a dog. But they are so adorable. Ward 8 residents”
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photo by louisedettman
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This rental is located at 3737 Legation Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)