PoPville - Welcome to the beautiful life

Published September 24, 2026 at 3:25PM

2001 18th Street, NW at U Street

Check out the menu here.

“CARLA keeps happy hour easy and approachable, with $6 beers, $9 wines and $10 featured cocktails Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The good deals don’t stop there: $5 bites and $11 spritzes are available all day, every day, making it easy to settle in whenever the mood strikes.

CARLA is intentionally walk-in only, with no reservations, keeping the experience spontaneous and rooted in the neighborhood. The bar is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 1 am and Friday-Saturday from 5 pm to 2 am. CARLA is closed Sunday and Monday.”

The good news from CARLA:

“CARLA is officially opening September 24. (more…)

City Ride

Sweet City Ride – Super Rare Hongqi N701

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2026 at 3:00PM

Thanks to Steve for sending: “These are very rare and surprising to see anywhere outside of China.

The N701 first appeared publicly in July 2022, when Xi Jinping traveled to Hong Kong. Contemporary reporting indicated that Hongqi/FAW planned to construct only about 50 examples over a ten-year period. It isn’t offered for ordinary retail sale.”

Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society! Send your sightings to [email protected] thanks!

Dating

Missed Connection – outdoor patio at TCB in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2026 at 2:35PM

photo by Tim Brown

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,

You: wearing denim shirt, black jeans sitting @ outdoor patio at TCB in Shaw Sunday (Sep 20) journaling. Me: (more…)

#missed connections

A post from Nest DC

Waterfront Mid-Century Offsite Retreat

Published September 21, 2026 at 12:45PM

Connect or disconnect, water or land, colleagues or family, day or night.

Indoor and out, flexible spaces for gathering, collaborating, eating & napping.

The Flight Deck is about an hour from most DC locations

Paddle boards, hammocks, basket ball, hot tub, fire pit, games and ... dock — Paddle boards, hammocks, basket ball, hot tub, fire pit, games and … dock

Break out space - group gathering - trust falls - space to get away and get it together. — Break out space – group gathering – trust falls – space to get away and get it together.

Stocked kitchen - barbecue - nearby waterside restaurants and easy take out. — Stocked kitchen – barbecue – nearby waterside restaurants and easy take out.

Day time retreats and overnight escapes.

6 bedrooms - 4 bathrooms - treadmill and fitness gear - kids toys and tetherball — 6 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms – treadmill and fitness gear – kids toys and tetherball

Within an hour of the DMV. Our “Flight Deck” is perfect for meetings and retreats. Breathtaking, peaceful grounds with an abundance of space. Approximately 2800 SF sits on a 3/4 acre property – perfect for lawn games and zip lining. 20×20 furnished deck + dock. Mayo Beach and Beverly Triton 1 mile away.

Book Your Flight!

SW Waterfront

“Wharf fountain also off all summer”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2026 at 1:55PM

ICYMI: “Is it RIP (permanently) for the Navy Yard splash pool?”

“Dear PoPville,

The Wharf also left its splashing fountain at 7th Street SW off all summer. I’m here every day and can confirm it was not turned on at all in 2026.” (more…)

#Wharf

Transit

Parts of 11th Street NW Becoming a One Way Street!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2026 at 1:15PM

Thanks to Peter for sending above: “In biking and painting news, 11th St NW north of U St NW actively transforming right now! From 11th and W St NW…. it’s part of the bike lane extension they’ve been working for years.

It’s supposed to be all southbound from Florida to S St. However, it’s a bit of a free for all right now (lots of games if chicken! MD drivers of course)” (more…)

#bikedc
#PSA

Event

Friends of Soldiers Home Fall Festival

September 26, 2026 3:00 pm -7:00 pm

Event location

Armed Forces Retirement Home

140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest

Washington DC, District Of Columbia 20011

Add to Calendar

🍂 Fall is here — and so is FOSH Fall Fest!

For twelve years, Friends of the Soldiers Home has kicked off autumn the right way — and we're not stopping now.

Excavation Work Starts on Trump’s “Great Triumphal Arch” at Memorial Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2026 at 11:55AM

Thanks to Suzanne for sharing the update to “over the next two-week period, the excavation work necessary (starts) for the Great Triumphal Arch and Military Observation Deck”: (more…)

H Street NE

Action at the old Sticky Rice – Jerk at Nite Rising Again on H Street, NE!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2026 at 11:15AM

1224 H Street, NE

“Jerk at Nite delivers bold, authentic Jamaican flavors with signature jerk dishes, rich spices, and a vibrant late-night vibe, perfect for a memorable Caribbean dining experience.”

Thanks to G. for sending from the old Sticky Rice space on H Street, NE: (more…)

Dear PoPville

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for a “super sentimental necklace pendant” lost last night along 16th Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 24, 2026 at 10:25AM

“Dear PoPville,

I just lost a super sentimental necklace pendant on a run along 16th Street NW (right outside the Australian embassy). The pendant is yellow gold navy aviator wings pictured to celebrate my dad serving 30 years, (more…)