
Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below on “April 2026 Sales” (more…)

Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below on “April 2026 Sales” (more…)

A rather confusing post from bumblebirds (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE) yesterday (thanks to all who passed it on to us):
“Drop in to the pop in because it was never meant to last forever (and you really don’t want to miss it!).
Update: The pop up was scheduled to go thru June so don’t panic we are still open and we can’t wait to see you. Don’t miss your chance to come in!”
I emailed bumblebirds PR for some clarification and was told: (more…)

Thanks to Aaron for sending earlier yesterday (Wednesday) morning:
“Columbus Fountain On! Look it that!” (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

This Park View condo comes with a 3.25% mortgage you can take over: 718 Park Rd NW #2
Assumable 3.25% VA loan
Two bedrooms under $400K
Redesigned kitchen, white-oak floors
Just $281/month condo fee
97 Walk Score, two Metros nearby
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 4BR/3BA (plus three half baths) Colonial on 0.63 exceptionally private, manicured acres in Spring Valley, completely reinvented in 2011 with a 16-foot-ceiling living room and terraced gardens—all for $10M.
“You’ll fall in love with this luxurious Jr. 1 bedroom with breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy coffee or a book on your private balcony or mingle with the neighbors on the terrace below.”
“Welcome to Le Parc Luxury Residences, a boutique condominium in an exceptional Cathedral Heights/Cleveland Park location. This striking one-bedroom residence has been thoughtfully designed for both comfort and everyday livability, with floor-to-ceiling double-pane Pella windows in the living room, kitchen, and bedroom that fill the home with natural light and showcase sweeping city views.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is an “inviting 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in Riggs Park with a deep rear yard and off-street parking” that is “conveniently located approximately one mile from Fort Totten Metro Station.”

Ed. Note: I emailed Barry this morning and was told, unfortunately, Greedy is still missing but with your help will hopefully be found soon.
Thanks to Bridget for sending this super sad flyer from 13th and S Street, NW:
“$1,500 Reward
This is Greedy. Greedy is my service cat. On Saturday May 9th, 2026, 1 800 JUNK removed my old sofa, Greedy like(s) to hide inside the sofa, and I think when they took it away, she was inside.
Greedy accompanies me to the hospital as support for my cancer (treatments.) I can’t imagine her not being by my side. (more…)

1410 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Sylvia for sending from Trade:
“MISSING
TARANGELA BASSETT went missing early Thursday morning and we are worried sick. We can only imagine she was taken against her will – (more…)
The Fuss is a dynamic ska and rocksteady band from Washington, D.C. Their sound pays tribute to the music of 1960’s Jamaica and the British Mod scene, while putting modern slant on the timeless styles. The group showcases 3-part female harmonies and a 3-piece horn section. The Fuss’s lively vibe gets a crowd going, yet brings a smooth and steady groove.
For the first time, they’ll play brand new songs from their upcoming album, Together (October, 2026) on Jump Up Records.

As I’ve said before, we don’t get a lot of firsts after 20 years of chronicling it all, but this is A FIRST!! Thanks to Alexandra for sending this iguana on the Green Line earlier this week.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

3606 14th Street, NW from the PoPville archives
Sweet. CherCHer opened next door at 3608 14th Street, NW back in 2023. The liquor license placard for Deluxe Bar coming next door says: (more…)

photo by Pleasant Living
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Thanks to Stephen (and others) for sending their finds from GovDeals:
The auction starts at $35,000 – not bad!! I think:
“A 2007 Inekon 100 Series Streetcar.
This streetcar is a modern, low-floor light rail vehicle designed for urban transit operations. It has been decommissioned from active service and is being sold as-is, where-is. However, if missing or non-operating parts listed below are fixed can become operable.
Key Details: (more…)

Thanks to Aaron for sending this excellent Lancia: (more…)