Chinatown

740 6th Street, NW

“Spice 6 is open daily from 11am – 10pm.”

From Spice 6:

“Spice 6 is welcoming guests back to its DC Chinatown location on Monday, November 9, with a remodeled dining room, an updated menu, and a renewed focus on bringing the bold, vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine to the heart of downtown Washington, DC.

The reopening marks an exciting new chapter for the restaurant under new management, with an emphasis on enhancing the guest experience, offering greater value, and making it easier than ever for customers to enjoy their favorite Indian dishes.

Guests will discover a more approachable menu with reduced pricing across a variety of items. (more…)


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1435 Chapin St NW #102
1435 Chapin St NW #102

With 330+ open houses across DC this weekend, there’s plenty of reason to bundle up and go house hunting. Now that the clocks have fallen back and the leaves are littering the sidewalks, a chilly November weekend is a great time to duck into a few warm, well-lit homes, from a Shaw condo to a Fort Dupont rowhome to a Navy Yard co-op with a very low underlying interest rate. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

  • 1435 Chapin St NW #102 — $449,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — Jennifer Chow
    “Tucked on a quiet, tree-lined one-way street beside Meridian Hill Park, this loft-style 1BR at The Barcelona sits on a raised first floor well above the street. Oversized south-facing windows wrap the living room corner and pour sunlight in all day, framing treetop views through every season.”

  • 1237 Wylie St NE — $599,900 — H Street Corridor
    Open Sun. 2-3PM — Mandy & Tim Hursen Jr.
    “All the character of a classic DC row home—without the condo fees! You’ll fall in love with this renovated 2BR/1.5BA home on Wylie Street, a popular one-way residential street in the heart of H Street NE. Built in 1900, this two-level residence combines historic details with modern updates, an open floor plan, private outdoor space, and a convenient location.”

  • 435 R St NW #101 — $599,999 — Shaw
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Fernando Garcia
    “CENTRIE CHIC WITH AMAZING LIST PRICE! — On this one-way, tree-lined, Shaw sweet spot sits The Centrie. Inside this boutique, 22-unit building, No. 101 is a particular standout – and standup, raised above street level. Thanks to a professional designer’s expertise and the owner’s good taste, the unit’s two full bathrooms have been beautifully remodeled.”

  • 520 N St SW #S430 & S429 — $749,900 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-3PM — Joe Himali & Sierra Kim
    $10k PRICE IMPROVEMENT: “Two original units combined into one expansive home. A rare private terrace, balconies stretching along the entire length of the residence, and the space to spread out. This two-bedroom, two-bath home at Harbour Square brings together a flexible floor plan, indoor-outdoor living, and all-inclusive cooperative convenience in the heart of Southwest Washington.”

  • 6912 Greenvale St NW — $1,150,000 — Hawthorne
    Open Sun. 2-4PM — Sherri Earman & Meaghan Parker
    $50k PRICE IMPROVEMENT: “Realistic sellers! Welcome home to this stunning and also charming Tudor in the heart of the prestigious Hawthorne–Chevy Chase community, set on a quiet, tree-lined street on a private, beautifully manicured lot.”

  • 1000 New Jersey Ave SE #511 — $559,900 — Navy Yard
    Open Sun. 12-2PM — Dustin Borzet
    $10k PRICE IMPROVEMENT:  “Ultra-low 2.89% interest rate on $124K of the purchase price! Approximately $124K of the purchase price is financed through the co-op’s underlying mortgage, meaning buyers would only need to finance approximately $486K independently. Even more impressive, the underlying mortgage carries an ultra-low 2.89% interest rate! Welcome Home to this stunning residence in Capitol Hill Tower!”

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LeDroit Park

photo by Jess Mugler

“Dear PoPville,

I’m reaching out to see if you would consider covering the ongoing gun violence in LeDroit Park and the frustration residents have faced trying to get our elected officials and MPD to take meaningful action.

WUSA9 recently reported on neighbors demanding accountability over recurring shootings. This is an issue residents have been documenting and raising for years, with little meaningful response.

We have compiled a running list of these shootings, (more…)


Event

Hear the DC Concert Orchestra in its season opener, “American Discoveries,” a collection of symphonic perspectives on American identity animated by folk music and anthems. The concert is 90 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

On the program:
Jessie Montgomery: Banner
Aaron Copland: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
Amy Beach: Symphony in E Minor (“Gaelic”), Op. 32


Library

photo by Lorie Shaull

From the DC Public Library:

“Next spring, a DC Public Library cardholder could check out a book with a card designed by them or their neighbor.

DC Public Library is inviting cardholders ages 5 and older to enter a contest to design the next library card. The contest opens Nov. 1, and entries are due Dec. 1.

Contest themes
Entrants may choose one of two themes: (more…)