metro

Thanks to V. for sending just before 9am:

“This morning I noticed an awfully strong burnt rubber/chemical smell at Woodley Park metro that started all the way up at the top of the escalators. When I asked two metro attendees if there was smoke and asked why the air looked hazy, these two men proceeded to dismiss my concerns, said “That’s public transportation, it’s not gonna hurt you girl”. (more…)


Sponsored

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4420 Chesapeake St NW
4420 Chesapeake St NW

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.”


Event

“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”

Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.


H Street NE

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…)


Chevy Chase

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…)