Thanks to Will for sharing with us:
“Good news for the Friendship Heights metro station. They are finally working on the entrance that used to go by the Mazza Gallarie McDonalds and now goes next to Total Wine.”
photo by Daniel Kelly
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
We were on the metro together on Thursday morning (10/29). You were wearing jeans, a blue shirt, white levi sneakers, and a gold cross. You smiled at me multiple times before getting off at Farragut West, (more…)
Thanks to Emily for sending from the 1600 block of Swann Street, NW in Dupont Circle. Looks like the same group that was spotted in Penn Quarter late last month. Anyone see Ben Stiller and/or John Turturro yet?
Stay tuned.
Last week, MCEDC President & CEO Jared Smith and other local Montgomery County business leaders were named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 List, which recognizes influential business leaders across the DMV region. Smith, who joined MCEDC in December 2025, brings over 20 years of economic development and business experience across local and state government to the role. He is widely recognized in the economic development field and chairs the International Economic Development Council’s national Committee on the Future of the Profession, helping shape strategies that influence communities across the U.S.
During his time at MCEDC, Smith has led the development of the new Countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan for Montgomery County. The strategic plan establishes a clear, actionable framework to guide economic growth, competitiveness, and inclusive opportunity across the County. The plan builds on existing County assets like talent and proximity to world-leading research institutions, while addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the ecosystem and workforce development.
Smith also oversaw MCEDC’s rebrand, which included a refreshed logo, new website, and the launch of quarterly MCEDC-hosted events where each convened over 100 attendees. Smith has also prioritized building a best-in-class economic development team and has made several key hires, including a new Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Economic Competitiveness, and Chief Operating Officer.
The Washington Business Journal’s Power 250 list also recognized several other Montgomery County leaders, including Co-founder of Xometry, Randy Altschuler, President and CEO of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Angela Franco, Founder & CEO of United Therapeutics, Dr. Martine Rothblatt, President & CEO of The Donohoe Companies, Christopher Bruch, and President of Montgomery College, Dr. Jermaine F. Williams.
“Dear PoPville,
What got my attention were the Brazilian plates. Did it drive all the way from Rio? Is this Flavio Bolsonaro’s escape pod?” (more…)
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Tenor Matthew Polenzani and pianist Ken Noda bring their celebrated artistry to an intimate and searching evening of song at the French Embassy.
Opening with Franz Schubert’s Schwanengesang, the composer’s final and perhaps most profound gift to the song repertoire. This cycle, whose title evokes the legendary swan’s last song before death, moves through landscapes of longing, loss, and transcendence, setting texts by Heine and Rellstab with visionary intensity. Together, Polenzani and Noda explore every shade of this journey, a collaboration illuminating both the aching vulnerability and the quiet, inexorable beauty that make Schwanengesang an enduring pinnacle of song.
A reader reported around 7:15pm Monday night: “More weird stuff in the skies. Anyone else see this drone flying over Mt Pleasant just now?
It is possibile that it was a helicopter, but it very much reminded me of the drones I saw flying over the city during the 2020 protests– I lived right above Cardozo high at the time and could clearly them see them hovering around then. It had the characteristic pulsing red lights and occasional green light. From my perspective it looked to be hovering over Mt Pleasant Rd and Kenyon when I noticed it eventually flying off toward Columbia Heights. Possible I was just overthinking it/being paranoid. Who knows?”
Anyone else see it?
1833 14th Street, NW
Great news from The Last Straw:
“t’s FINALLY time! Join us for our GRAND OPENING on Friday, November 6th! We’ve been working hard to bring new life to a legendary spot on 14th Street & we can’t wait for you to see it!
Doors open @ 3:00 PM.
21+ only after 7:00 PM. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just (7:45pm Monday) had dinner on 18th and walked outside to find three all black, Maryland tagged vehicles and with DC flag magnetic signs on the sides and a piece of paper in the front windows that reads “Board of Elections”. (more…)
2429 18th Street, NW previously home to Los Cuates and former longtime home to La Fourchette
Thanks to all for passing on the news from Tsehay Ethiopian:
“Dear Tsehay Family, Friends, and Our Beloved Community,
It is with a heavy heart that I share some difficult news. After much thought and consideration, Tsehay Restaurant will be temporarily closing its doors by the end of this year.
For the past year and a half, we have experienced an incredibly challenging time. Our business has slowed and cost of goods keeps rising tremendously, and despite our continued efforts, it has become increasingly difficult to keep our restaurant operating. We have also tried to work with our landlord to find a way forward by asking for some relief on our rent, but unfortunately, we have not been able to reach an agreement.
This decision has not been easy. Tsehay is so much more than a restaurant to me. It is (more…)
