
Thanks to Kevin for sending: “Spotted in Chevy Chase, DC. Maybe someone drove it up from The Villages in Florida.” (more…)

Thanks to Kevin for sending: “Spotted in Chevy Chase, DC. Maybe someone drove it up from The Villages in Florida.” (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW previously home to Johnny’s All American and the legendary Bad Saint before them and the LEGENDARY Jeans N Things before them.
“Coming Fall 2026 to Columbia Heights
Chinese/Korean fast casual for all”
“Dear PoPville,
I was out walking my dog and saw some progress made on the future “Major Yum” formerly “Johnnys” in Columbia Heights. A new coat of paint!”
Major Yum also shared a little vid of how things are looking inside: (more…)
1521 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Karl for sending this important Pho Viet (AKA the best Pho in Washington DC) update: “Pho Viet Logan Opening Day!” (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

Fall officially arrives on Monday, and DC is sending summer off with a full slate — 333+ open houses across the District this weekend. The light is getting golden, the humidity has finally packed up, and it’s about as pleasant as house hunting gets around here. Grab a coffee and make a loop. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
4115 46th St NW — $2,249,000 — American University Park
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Debi Fox
“Totally Reimagined and Expanded Home in AU Park. The Essence of Modern Luxury by Award-Winning Dilan Homes. The Newly Designed Home spans 3 Levels with 4218 square feet and backs to Turtle Park with alley access from the fenced-in backyard.”
1840 Primrose Rd NW — $1,595,000 — Colonial Village
Open Fri. 12-4PM & Sun. 11AM-1PM — Katherine Krevor
“Welcome to a rare mid-century retreat on approximately one-third of an acre, surrounded by the natural beauty of Rock Creek Park. This thoughtfully updated 1958 residence retains the defining architectural elements that make mid-century homes so special—vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, clean lines, and a seamless connection between indoors and out. The main level alone spans more than 2,000 square feet, offering an exceptionally generous footprint that is increasingly difficult to find in Northwest DC.”
1231 Wynton Pl NE — $815,000 — Brookland
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Thomas Doyle
“At 1231 Wynton Pl you will find a beautifully maintained home on three levels with all the comforts and none of the hassle. Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. Spread across three levels, the layout gives everyone room to breathe.”
4523 Nebraska Ave NW — $1,500,000 — Wakefield
Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3PM — Lina Criales-McAuliffe
“The wait is over! Freshly painted 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home with attached garage and driveway for additional parking. This is an exceptional opportunity in one of Northwest D.C.’s most coveted neighborhoods, just moments from Tenleytown Metro and Jackson-Reed High School. Move right in and renovate over time, or collaborate with your architect to create a stunning custom residence.”
14 S St NE #302 — $515,000 — Eckington
Open Sat. & Sun. 2-4PM — Lorin Mones
“Welcome to this immaculate top-floor 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the heart of Eckington, offering 1,128 square feet of beautifully designed living space. The wide-open floor plan is filled with natural light and features gorgeous built-in cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, generous closet space, and a seamless flow ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.”
2351 Champlain St NW #P4 — $1,284,900 — Adams Morgan
Open Sun. 1-3PM — David Treanor
“MODERN 3-LEVEL PENTHOUSE LOFT WITH MONUMENT VIEWS FROM PRIVATE ROOFTOP TERRACE IN 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, inside top-level wet bar/ kitchen area with office nook, and stunning monument views.”

Thanks to JP for sending this super cool sighting in Dupont Circle: “Best idea evah!” (more…)
2621 Connecticut Ave, NW photo by JT
“Dear PoPville,
Are you aware that Tavern 18 abruptly closed earlier Wednesday? There were numerous US marshalls outside the building and they were waiting for the owner to arrive. Apparently (more…)
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
photo by Ted Eytan
“H Street Festival is one of the most anticipated and highly attended single day festivals in Washington D.C. The festival is 12 blocks long and has 15 staging areas that are diversely themed and programmed to target the different segments of audiences. The staging areas feature music of different genres, dance, youth based performances, interactive children’s program, fashion, heritage arts, poetry and many more.
The festival started as a 500 participant bloc party more than 19 years ago, it has now grown into a 150,000 participant event. The change is immense and the impact is lasting. By using the arts as a principle motivator of the festival, it has proven the arts can be a valuable agent in impacting economic growth. The festival also has a direct impact on reducing commercial building vacancy rate on H Street Corridor from 75% to under 5%. H Street Festival has successfully utilized arts as an engine for the growth for the historic neighborhood.
We have activity stations that focus on participatory artwork, informational stations that promote arts education, and exhibitor stations that showcase D.C. based artists. The depth and range of arts presentations are incomparable to any other festivals.”
From AlertDC:
“On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the H Street Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be extensive street closures and parking restrictions that motorists should take into consideration:
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Was horrified on my morning commute to see the Irving Street bike highway is completely torn up. I’m hoping this is a temporary situation and they’re just repaving, but they’ve removed all of the protective barriers and the conditions are incredibly unsafe and hazardous for bikers. (more…)

Thanks to all who messaged/emailed us about the huge police presence by the Petworth Metro last night. MPD tells me:
“On Thursday, September 17, 2026, at approximately 6:05 p.m., Fourth District officers responded to the 3700 block of New Hampshire Avenue, Northwest, for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males, both conscious and breathing, suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)

Thanks to Kevin for sending this nimble fella from Foggy Bottom.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can send your sightings to [email protected] Thanks!

Ed. Note: When we posted about the space being dark on August 28th an X follower said her “source” was just there “a few days ago” and LOL’d about the closure. Welp, it’s been dark ever since, including when I walked by Sunday afternoon. Also, phone calls to the store continue to go unanswered.
“Dear PoPville,
Walked by Maman Joon on Irving St @ Columbia Heights and it was dark. (more…)