photo by Andrew
From AlertDC:
“On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Marine Corps Marathon will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
Thanks to Vanessa for sending this “beauty parked in NE DC.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I stopped day the coffee shop at Politics and Prose and came across this in their bulletin board. I think this needs to get amplified!? Let’s help her find a partner 💪🏽 I’m very curious about her VERY cool job.”
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
This AU Park detached home pairs a private deck with a garage and a big fenced yard: 4420 Chesapeake St NW
Updated 5BR detached home in AU Park
Large fenced yard and rear patio
Private upper-level deck
Detached one-car garage
Near Tenleytown Metro, Janney Elementary & Deal Middle School
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary detached home, built in 2020 with 8,379 square feet, an elevator, a 53-foot saltwater pool and gardens backing to Battery Kemble Park in Kent—all for $11M.
“Welcome to this turnkey 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath semi-detached home nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. This beautifully maintained property offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm, thoughtful updates, and everyday convenience. Inside, you’ll discover inviting open living spaces, an updated kitchen, and a beautifully renovated upstairs bathroom.”
“Step inside [824 20th St NE] to discover refinished hardwood floors, a fully renovated bathroom, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, new windows, a brand-new HVAC system with new ductwork, and new light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, giving you peace of mind for years to come. The spacious kitchen features a convenient bump-out, creating additional dining or flex space while providing direct access to the fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or pets.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “turnkey-ready two-level residence” that “combines townhouse-style living with a prime Brookland location and off-street parking,” and is “five blocks from Brookland-CUA Metro.”
“Inspired by the annual community yard sale in Adams Morgan, we are organizing a Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights/Park View Epic Fall Cleaning Yard Sale on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Come out to browse all the yard sales! Map of participating houses is here.” (more…)
600 H Street, NE
From Solid State Books:
“We have had a flood at our H Street bookstore and are likely to be closed for more than a week if not two. This is obviously a big hit for us, and we are trying to recoup some of our sales losses three ways: (1) by driving folks to our 14th Street store, (2) by urging folks to become Solid State Members, and (3) with a little merch run.” (more…)
Join the Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes for a special performance of Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, one of the great masterpieces of twentieth-century sacred music. Bringing together singers from across the Washington area, the inaugural ASA Festival Chorus and chamber orchestra will present this extraordinary work, which weaves ancient Gregorian chant with the lush harmonies of the French musical tradition. Presented during the season of All Souls, Duruflé’s Requiem offers a profoundly moving meditation on remembrance, consolation, and eternal rest.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM
photo by Victoria Pickering
Freedom 250 Grand Prix Statement on 2027: (more…)
Exciting little tidbit for those of us up in North Country:
“Buck’s Wine Bar
An intimate wine bar next door to Buck’s Fishing & Camping – open every”
Ed. Note: Buck’s Fishing & Camping is so freaking good so this might finally settle the odd ice cream action that’s been on and off at 5027 Connecticut Ave, NW: (more…)
photo from our archives back in 2023
Things are heating up over Foie Gras Prohibition DC I86 on the ballot November 3rd.
So, lighting up social media yesterday were some comments from DC’s most famous chef, Chef José Andrés, in response to those supporting the Foie Gras ban in DC: (more…)
renedering of 655 K Street, NW
Ed. Note: Shouk closed here back in 2025.
From a press release:
“PLNT Cafe, a new fast-casual dining concept from the founders of popular plant-based restaurant brand PLNT Burger, is slated to open in November / December at 655 K St. NW in DC’s Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood.
The new, 1,521-square-foot cafe concept from Just Ice Tea co-founders Seth Goldman and Spike Mendelsohn features an expanded, vegetable-forward menu created by Chef Spike that looks beyond plant-based burgers and fries to healthy dishes that appeal to a broader range of diners – vegan and otherwise. Alongside PLNT Burger’s viral menu items like the PLNT Cheeseburger and the Lil’ Chik’n Dippers, the menu will also feature (more…)
1250 Half Street, SE via google maps
The liquor license placard for this Taco Bell Cantina says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 70 and a Total Occupancy Load of 99.” (more…)