North Capitol and Gallatin Street, NE
A reader reported Saturday night around 11:45pm:
“Just had an incident at unit block of gallatin ne and in the alley south of that heard a bunch of people screaming, this car flew out of the alley and hit two parked cars. I saw on person being treated for injuries. (more…)
Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW
Reader reports around 9:15pm Saturday night: “Lotta cops milling around. And the scene was taped off from the tip down there and way up NH. You could not exit right onto the NH side. And they bad a car parked at Quincy so no southbound traffic on NH could pass.”
From AlertDC: “Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 3700 block of NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW
Lookout for a Black sedan occupied 2x.”
Updates if/when more is learned.
“Calder. Mountains and Clouds, 1976 (executed 1986–2026). Sheet metal, carbon fiber, cable, bolts, and paint, with motor, 51 ft. 1 1⁄4 in. high (stabile); 75 ft. across (mobile). U.S. Senate Collection; Gift of the Capitol Art Foundation Inc., 1987, and the Calder Foundation, New York, made possible by Jon & Kim Shirley, 2026. © 2026 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York”
From a press release:
“The Calder Foundation today announced that the restoration of Mountains and Clouds, Alexander Calder’s monumental two-part sculpture that fills the multistory atrium of the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, DC, is now well underway and will be complete later this year. Fifty years after the death of the artist and forty years after the work’s initial installation, this seminal example of American public art is returning to the Capitol complex for the first time as Calder himself originally intended. The landmark restoration effort has been made possible by modern engineering advances and through a ten- year public-private partnership between the U.S. Senate, the Calder Foundation, and noted philanthropists and arts patrons Jon and Kim Shirley.
Mountains and Clouds has defined the atrium of the Hart Building for four decades and is considered one of the most significant works of public art in the U.S. Capitol, (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Fall is officially here, and DC is getting out the door: with 330+ open houses across the District this weekend, there’s no shortage of places to wander in with a pumpkin spice latte in hand. Here is a handful of properties to get you started. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
4523 Nebraska Ave NW — $1,500,000 — Wakefield
Open Sun. 1-3PM — Lina McAuliffe
“The wait is over! Freshly painted and move-in ready, this welcoming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers bright, comfortable spaces with an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. Generous living and dining areas provide plenty of room to gather while still feeling relaxed and inviting.”
1245 4th St SW #E800 — $249,000 — Southwest Waterfront
Open Sat. 11AM-1PM — Debi Fox
$10k PRICE IMPROVEMENT: “I just adore a Penthouse View! Best View, Best Price! Motivated Seller. Penthouse-level Premier Unit with Stunning Views of the DC Skyline, including the Capitol and Washington Monument! This is the Place, the Best one in the Complex! Resort-style living right beside the Wharf and Potomac.”
6912 Greenvale St NW — $1,260,000 — Hawthorne
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Sherri Earman & Meaghan Parker
“Welcome home to this stunning Tudor in the heart of the prestigious Hawthorne–Chevy Chase community, set on a quiet, tree-lined street on a private, beautifully manicured lot. This 3-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers approx. 3,117 finished sq ft (3,611 total) — the kind of space that lets a growing family spread out and settle in.”
1417 G St NE — $799,900 — H Street Corridor
Open Sun. 12-2PM — David Bediz
“Light-filled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian rowhome in the heart of the H Street Corridor/Capitol Hill neighborhood, blending classic charm with thoughtful recent updates. The home features recently refinished floors, fresh interior paint, new lighting and ceiling fans, along with tall ceilings, exposed brick, and a decorative fireplace on the main level.”
418 Q St NW — $850,000 — Shaw
Open Sat. 2-4PM — Silvana Dias
“There is something instantly lovable about 418 Q Street NW. Tucked along a leafy one-way street in the heart of Shaw, this charming Victorian end-unit row home pairs the character you hope to find in a historic DC house with thoughtful updates, wonderful natural light and an unexpectedly magical outdoor space.”
4623 Hillside Rd SE — $469,999 — Fort Dupont Park
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
“Welcome to 4623 Hillside Rd SE, a beautifully updated home offering modern finishes, flexible living spaces, and an incredible house-hacking opportunity in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC. This fully renovated 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 1,900 square feet of finished living space across three levels, with NO HOA and major updates already completed.”
59 Farragut Pl NW — $700,000 — Petworth
Open Sat. 1-3PM — Denny Horner & Buddee Clinton
“Huge End-Unit Home Amongst the Greens! Welcome to this spacious 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath end-unit home offering the space, privacy, and light that only a corner lot can provide — nestled in a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Washington, DC with unbeatable access to the city’s best amenities.”
City Administrator Kevin Donahue shares:
“👀Folks using the Rhode Island Ave pedestrian bridge will notice a big difference! (more…)
Olney, MD — September 29, 2026 — Olney Theatre Center, Maryland’s largest regional theatre, produces Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables in the Roberts Mainstage (October 30, 2026 – January 31, 2027) in celebration of the musical’s 40th anniversary. This continues Olney Theatre’s tradition of providing popular musicals with multi-generational appeal to local audiences and visitors over the holiday season. This year, Tony Award-nominated director Stephen Brackett returns to direct the production, having last directed Cinco Paul’s critically acclaimed A.D. 16 at Olney in 2022. Trent Saunders, who garnered critical acclaim for his performance in the Broadway company of Dead Outlaw, stars as Jean Valjean, opposite Kevin S. McAllister, a veteran of multiple Broadway and Olney musicals, who recently directed Ford’s Theater’s heralded production of Come From Away. Christopher Youstra, Olney’s Associate Artistic Director of Music Theatre, again serves as Music Director, and William Carlos Angulo is the choreographer.
Tickets are available to the public from $57 – $118 and can be purchased at olneytheatre.org/lesmiz or by calling the box office at 301-924-3400.
photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing with us yesterday:
“Kinda sums up DC today: the Reflecting Pool blocked off by a fence, with police tape covering a storm-damaged gap.”
Stay tuned.
Event location
UltraBar
911 F St. NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20009
The DC Fetish Ball – Coming Sun Oct 11th (Indigenous Peoples Weekend): contrary to the connotations of its name, the DC Fetish Ball is a gala event drawing together the full spectrum of various cultures for the underground & alternative scene.
In our current times of upheaval & political theater, we now continue our ongoing tradition to bring a night of respite & opulent desire. So please join us as we bring some of the scene's very best DJ's, fashion, & nationally recognized talent – all accented with an incredible space in one of the city's most lavish venues. As a top tier event for the national stage, we offer an unforgettable time of beauty, intrigue, & sheer possibility. No doubt, THIS is a night you WON'T want to miss! Are YOU ready for The Ball?
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Updated with a comment from Lime:
“We do not tolerate the use of our vehicles to commit crimes and stand prepared to support MPD in any investigation into these alleged incidents. Would-be criminals in DC should understand that if they use a GPS-enabled Lime vehicle to break the law, MPD can subpoena this information in their investigations.” – Erika Duthely, Regional Head of Government Relations.
“Dear PoPville,
Huge police presence on the Harris Teeter side of NoMa right now (Thursday evening, just before 9pm.) Saw at least a dozen FBI officers and multiple police vehicles, and someone was getting chased by cops while I was walking my dog with more on bikes. MPD trying to barricade M and Patterson it seems. (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE – Booth 20
From a press release:
“Mondepice, the tea and spice brand familiar to Washington holiday market shoppers since 2018, has opened a permanent shop at Union Market. The store opened September 15, following a spring and summer pop-up at the market. The opening gives customers a year-round destination for loose-leaf teas, signature spice blends, flavored salts, matcha and culinary gift sets, with practical guidance on what to choose and how to use it. (more…)
3206 O Street, NW
Hello Munchin Burger! (more…)
1807 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Dupont Market owner told me he’s going to start doing lattes, coffee, etc.
Update! 3 or so weeks until the coffee upgrades. But with that, they’re going to stop selling alcohol for purchase for 6 months or so but will eventually renew it. Right now all their wine is on a great sale.”
STAY TUNED all around.
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
