14th and Quincy Street, NW
We first learned about the 7-Eleven coming here back in 2015. Must be the end of a ten year lease…
Thanks to Pat for sending the latest 7-Eleven closure coming in a few weeks across the street from Red Derby and Lyman’s: (more…)
Thanks to Jeffrey (and others) for sending this absolute stunner: (more…)
3534 Georgia Ave, NW
The final farewell note from mom n pop antiques:
“The Steady n Ready Crew of MOM N POP ANTIQUES! We have come to the end of a great 4 decade run! (more…)
Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!
Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”
Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).
Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!
photo by John Sonderman
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Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.
incredible photo from PorchFest by Madam’s Organ 2461 18th Street, NW
This is a big one for Madam’s fans, again, they are ok but:
“The Last Two Step: A Farewell to Human Country Jukebox
Time to hang up the spurs and head for greener pastures after thousands of shows, tens of thousands of beers and whiskeys, and dozens of band members. Join us for our farewell concerts: three consecutive nights at Madam’s Organ, our home base for nearly 17 years. (more…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
photo by angela n.
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“Dear PoPville,
My name as Ben and I have gold glasses, dark curly/messy hair, and I was wearing brown cargo pants and a big black jacket with a fur hood. Also Im 22 and from England but live here now.
The girl I saw was (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW back in 2005
Boom! Thanks to all who passed on from the Bouldering Project:
“We’re excited to share some big news: Bouldering Project has signed a lease to open a second climbing gym in Washington, DC, located at DC USA Mall in Columbia Heights.
This new location, which will provide easy Metro access as well as ample parking, will offer expansive bouldering terrain, energizing fitness and yoga spaces, welcoming youth areas, and plenty of room to gather and hang out. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a volunteer at City Wildlife. There are a large number of pigeons currently trapped about 20 feet off the ground at the metro station (see attached pics). I’ve spoken with one of the station managers, who said dead pigeons are falling every night when he closes the station gate. However, (more…)
Thanks to Elaine for sending:
“I was walking around Navy Yard with my family and saw the new restaurant in the recently closed All Purpose Pizzeria.
The new restaurant is Brasserie Catahoula (Louisiana Cuisine)!”
ICYMI: Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails coming to Navy Yard! (more…)
East Potomac Golf Links via National Links Trust
From National Links Trust:
“We want to thank all of our community for their continued support during this process.”
And an important reminder this (Monday) morning:
“While we continue to monitor developments surrounding third-party litigation, East Potomac Golf Links is open for business. We will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you for your continued support.”
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to give a heads up, that there is a fundraising proposal tied to East Potomac Park that outlines major changes to the site, including potential impacts to public access, road use, and existing features like the cherry trees. The scale of what’s being proposed and the impacts this could have on DC residents and everyone else who uses this space regularly is just mind boggling to me. (more…)
Higher Ground Cannabis Dispensary is excited to announce its Grand Opening! Higher Ground opened 4/18, bringing the East Coast’s largest cannabis consumption lounge to DC.
With retail, consumption, and soon-to-be cultivation all onsite Higher Ground bring’s a truly unique plant experience to the Nation’s Capital.