Beautiful leaves but vile, VILE fruit.
Last year we weren’t subjected to the malodorous scourge until October 7th.
Stay tuned for the good stuff in a month or so…
“Dear PoPville,
Seen (September 20th) at River Terrace Park in SE DC: Trash from two entire cookout parties abandoned on site. I saw evidence they can polish off a tray of barbecue, but somehow lack the ability to clean up after themselves. Hardly an attempt to put things in trash bags.
Those who can’t take pride in their community don’t deserve the resources it offers.
A passerby who lives in the neighborhood stopped and said this is a weekly occurrence. And because it is NPS land, (more…)
3475 14th Street, NW at Otis Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Tequila y Mezcal on 14th st has excellent tacos, exceptional rice (not kidding), surprisingly great drink specials and outdoor seating. I was there last Friday with three other people at 6:15 and was immediately sat down at an outdoor table and had the choice between a $4 can or a $5 draft. [Check out the menus]: (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
A detached Petworth home with a wraparound porch — and its own garage and driveway: 4327 8th St NW
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Detached corner lot in Petworth
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Slate-floored wraparound porch
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Detached garage and private driveway
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Rebuilt in 2013
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Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
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The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA Victorian compound in Dupont Circle, pairing a four-level renovated residence with a private elevator and custom millwork with a fully renovated, income-producing three-unit building next door—all for $7M.
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“Modern 3-level penthouse loft with monument views from a private rooftop terrace in a prime DC location! This bright and open penthouse unit features 1,800 sq ft of living space and over 800 sq ft of private outdoor space with two balconies and an amazing rooftop terrace with a hot tub, outdoor shower, and stunning monument views.”
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“Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, this Dupont Circle compound offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a legal 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a detached carriage house with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, multigenerational living, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space.”
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Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious Petworth rowhome offering multiple levels of living space and a flexible floor plan” whose “finished English basement provides additional living space with one bedroom/bonus rooms, a full bathroom, and a wet bar.”
4th and Penn streets NE courtesy EDENS
From a press release:
“Continuing its vision of creating places in Union Market District where community, design and culture come together in unexpected settings, today EDENS unveiled plans for Late Checkout and Nº 31. By next year, the corner of 4th and Penn streets NE will be transformed into a welcoming oasis in the heart of the city, where elevated hospitality offers many reasons to stay.
“Late Checkout is the kind of place everyone will want to be—whether you disappear into the garden for an afternoon, let a drink turn into dinner or bring an out-of-town guest to an experience that could only exist in Union Market District,” said Jodie W. McLean, CEO of EDENS. “And if you’re still not ready to leave, you can settle into one of our guest rooms. This is not simply a new place to stay; it’s an entirely new way to experience hospitality.”
The site’s potential first came into focus last year when EDENS debuted Union Market by Design: Room Service, inviting Washington to wander through motel rooms transformed by interior designers, artisans, fine artists and home and lifestyle brands. The two-week event revealed what 7,000 visitors saw firsthand: there is an appetite in DC for unexpected places to gather; an obsolete motel wanted a new life, and EDENS is now delivering it.
Your Arrival is Just the Beginning. (more…)
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
1375 Kenyon Street, NW entrance on plaza off 14th Street
Thanks to my daughter for sending on Saturday afternoon. Back in December 2025 we broke the news that Baltimore’s 2AM Project coming to Columbia Heights. Some folks have been wondering if it’s still happening. Finally some progress: (more…)
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Experience the incredible flavors of Japan at Wegmans Rockville Sushi Fest. Enjoy expertly crafted, made-to-order sushi prepared by our talented sushi chefs, along with fresh Bluefin Tuna cuttings daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and King Salmon cuttings throughout the day. Explore unique sushi varieties, discover authentic Japanese products throughout the store, sample customer favorites, and learn more about the craftsmanship and freshness that make Wegmans sushi special. Whether you're a longtime sushi enthusiast or trying something new, Sushi Fest offers a delicious experience for the whole family.
1756 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Emma for sending: “Alexis Grea bakery signage up on Columbia road in Adams Morgan. In between the super tacos / bra place” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Woke up at 6 am to the FBI banging on the door in the 1900 block of Shepherd Street, NE. Owner has been renting it out now for about a year. Drove by a few minutes ago and saw an agent in an official child exploitation and human trafficking unit shirt. Yikes!”
Whoa. Thanks to Will for sending: “COYOTE SPOTTING: Friday afternoon in the Glover Park woods near Wesley Heights / Berkley. Approximately 70lbs…. Keep your pets and children close when walking!”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1300 H Street, NE
Thanks to Shane and Annie for sending: “Mozzeria becoming Bullfrog Bagels.”
Ed. Note: We spoke about the new location on December 23, 2025. (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.
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