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The vibrant Logan Circle neighborhood is thriving, and more restaurants, shops and real estate pop up every day in the exciting community. Logan Circle was originally named Iowa Circle, but was renamed after John A. Logan, a Union Civil War general who also served as a congressman and senator. There’s still a monument that is in the center of Logan Circle of Logan.

Some of the best restaurants in the neighborhood include Pearl Dive Oyster Palace, Birch and Barley and the famed Le Diplomate. Le Diplomate will instantly transport you to Paris. However, despite being a French restaurant, the Burger Americain is a must-try dish, made simply with mayo and served with pommes frites.

Residents get all their hardware needs at Logan Hardware. Newly…

U Street has plenty to do for all ages. The 9:30 Club offers great music acts and coming this fall are: The Church, Back to Back, Benjamin Booker + She Keeps Bees and more. If music is life, the U Street Music Hall, an underground music venue, is hosting multiple acts. There’s Hundred Waters, Sonny Fodera and more.

There’s also the 14th and U Farmer’s Market, an urban farmer’s market that transforms a sidewalk into a lovely market setting Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in front of the Reeves Center. Grab all your essentials like fruits, veggies, bread and more.

For those who love nature, you’ll want to visit Meridian Hill Park this fall. Take in the changing leaves and see the longest cascading fountain in North America. Meridian Hill Park…

Extremely Rare corner unit in Capitol Hill 2 bedroom, 2 bath, plus den with garage parking! Two private balconies, granite counters, stainless appliances, hardwoods, walk-in closets, washer / dryer in unit. Beautiful building with secure entry. Fee includes internet/cable and all utilities except electric. Massive rooftop deck with stunning views over all of DC. Pet-friendly, VA and FHA approved building in an ideal location.

Columbia Heights is full of things to do from restaurants, community events and more. Fans of soccer will enjoy the Airedale, which serves German favorites like schnitzel and pretzels with beer cheese. There’s also famed Bad Saint, a Filipino restaurant that accepts walk-ins only, is a must-try. Recommended dishes include the Ginisang ampalaya, or bitter melon, the adobong dilaw (cauliflower and squash stew) and arroz caldo (rice porridge with chicken).

For your sweet tooth, Le Caprice DC Café and Bakery serves up delicious pastries and croissants, as well as mouthwatering macarons. They also provide many delicious grab-and-go items like yogurt parfaits and crunchy granola.

The neighborhood is very active as a community. There are monthly park…

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Classic style meets modern convenience! This newly renovated condo has two exposures, a private entrance and secured patio! The open layout invites an abundance of natural light throughout the entire home. New custom kitchen features granite countertops, stainless appliances, Bosch fridge and separate wine cooler for entertaining. Brand new flooring throughout the entire home. Even the water heater, washer / dryer and recessed lighting are brand new!

Investment properties available in September 2017 in Washington, DC.

45 Rhode Island Ave NE #B, 1, 2

45 Rhode Island Ave. NE #B, 1, 2 in the Capitol Hill neighborhood is a gorgeous one bedroom, two bathroom home within walking distance to Metro. There’s no rental restrictions or pet restrictions either—talk about the perfect home for investors to AirBNB it!

2020 3rd St NE

This lovely home off of Rhode Island Ave. at 2020 3rd St. NE is just minutes…

The most expensive DC homes for sale in September 2017.

16th Street Heights

The most expensive 16th Street Heights home located at 4907 14th St. NW is still on the market for $2,799,000. Check out last month’s Most Expensive Homes | August 2017 article to view it now. Below is the 2nd most expensive home in 16th Street Heights.

5937 16th St. NW in 16th St. Heights is a Colonial currently on sale for $1.2 million. This stylish home includes a beautiful open…

BUCHANAN PARK
Capitol Hill

Address: 13th & D Streets NE

Type: Condos and Townhomes

No. of units: 41 condos, 32 townhomes

Affordable Housing: N/A

Type of Unit: One-, two-, three-bedroom condominiums and three- and four-bedroom townhomes

Price: 500

Status: Selling

First Move-in: 2017

Developer: Ditto Residential and Insight Property Group

Buchanan Park, a community now under development located at 13th and D Streets SE, has become a neighborhood within a neighborhood, with plenty of landscaped green space, lots of lovely outdoor gathering areas and walkways to connect the…

News on restaurants, events and things to do in Brookland for late summer and early fall.

Brookland is a vibrant neighborhood in Northeast DC with plenty of things happening over the next few weeks. For starters, fresh off their 60 Minutes interview, the Sistine Chapel choir will be stopping by the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The choir will be participating in their first U.S. tour in 30 years.

If you consider yourself a foodie, the Brookland neighborhood has a variety of delicious options! City Kabob and Curry House serves up delicious masala and kabob dishes and they deliver! There’s also a Busboys and Poets outpost in the city at 625 Monroe St. NE. The progressive café and hangout is the place to go to get active…

News on restaurants, events and things to do in H Street for late summer and early fall.

H Street is overflowing with news on new entertainment, restaurants, grocery stores and more. To start, the former Kramerbooks managers are set to open a new bookstore on H Street. Solid State Books will open this fall on H Street, in the new Apollo Building development, next to the Whole Foods.

There’s also the renovation of Boundary Road, which is set to reopen as a place called “Bar Elena,” which will include classic arcade games for all you nostalgia lovers out there.

If you’re longing for the days you spent studying abroad, check out the upcoming twin eateries Spile & Spigot Tap House and above the Blue Diner. First-time restaurateurs (and father-son…