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Published October 22, 2026 at 3:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

For those who run, walk, bike along the closed road section of Beach Drive, it will be open to cars this Saturday 24th. Go early/late, or adjust your routes.”

From the National Park Service:

“The National Park Service will host a scenic driving day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the entire length of Beach Drive within Rock Creek Park will be open to motor vehicles. The event provides an opportunity for visitors to experience the park from their vehicles, including those who may have limited mobility. (more…)

#PSA

Mount Pleasant

“What the heck is going on at the peace apartments in Mt P?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 2:30PM

Mt. Pleasant Street and Park Rd, NW

“Dear PoPville,

What the heck is going on at the peace apartments in MtP? (The park regent) It’s been two years (even longer since residents booted) and not looking like we will have the peace signs again any holiday season soon. (more…)

Holiday

Also Scary – This Year’s Halloween Best Cont. Algae and Traffic editions

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 1:55PM

Gonna be tough to beat yesterday’s terrifying entries… Thanks to Delancey for sending the great display above from Cap Hill/Hill East. And thanks to Mierka for sending “the scariest Halloween decorations after a month of nonstop construction in Brightwood”: (more…)

#this town

DC Fresh Finds for October 21, 2026

By Marcus Correll

Published October 21, 2026 at 10:45AM

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

This AU Park detached home pairs a private deck with a garage and a big fenced yard: 4420 Chesapeake St NW

Updated 5BR detached home in AU Park
Large fenced yard and rear patio
Private upper-level deck
Detached one-car garage
Near Tenleytown Metro, Janney Elementary & Deal Middle School

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary detached home, built in 2020 with 8,379 square feet, an elevator, a 53-foot saltwater pool and gardens backing to Battery Kemble Park in Kent—all for $11M.
“Welcome to this turnkey 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath semi-detached home nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. This beautifully maintained property offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm, thoughtful updates, and everyday convenience. Inside, you’ll discover inviting open living spaces, an updated kitchen, and a beautifully renovated upstairs bathroom.”
“Step inside [824 20th St NE] to discover refinished hardwood floors, a fully renovated bathroom, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, new windows, a brand-new HVAC system with new ductwork, and new light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, giving you peace of mind for years to come. The spacious kitchen features a convenient bump-out, creating additional dining or flex space while providing direct access to the fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or pets.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “turnkey-ready two-level residence” that “combines townhouse-style living with a prime Brookland location and off-street parking,” and is “five blocks from Brookland-CUA Metro.”

#Fresh Finds

Dear PoPville

“Confusing DC Apartment Utility Fees”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 1:05PM

photo by Ryan Maxwell

“Dear PoPville,

Tricky billing systems have been used by large DC landlords to make tenants pay for the building’s overall operational costs for years. A new law from Charles Allen’s office completely bans those hidden, unpredictable fees. Landlords must now be completely honest about the total cost of your housing upfront.

The city rolled out protections in two separate parts to give landlords time to update their systems: (more…)

#tenant rights

Announcement

Trivia Night 10/27 – NYTimes Games Style!

By People's Book

Published October 16, 2026

In groups, we’ll be competing to the death (just kidding…I mean for fun prizes) with all kinds of NYTimes puzzles. Think you’re a wordle whiz? A connections connoisseur? A spelling bee bravado? Come prove it! Our trivia evening will be on Tuesday 10/27 at 6pm. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring a whole team! Your ticket to our trivia night includes a copy of the new book – Connections!

YO!! Movies and More opening in SW Tomorrow!! “The Revada Arts Center to Open in Southwest DC, Providing a New Home for the Arts”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 12:30PM

From a press release:

“On October 23, 2026, the Revada Arts Center will open in Southwest Washington, DC, at 340 Maple Drive, SW. The center will serve as the official home for Theater Alliance, IN Series, and 4EYE Film Center, the three organizations co-stewarding the building as creative partners brought together under Theater Alliance’s founding vision.

The Revada Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts hub that features a black box theater, cinema, micro-proscenium, rehearsal studio, scene shop, and a community engagement and co-working space. The center will also welcome additional resident arts organizations, and it will serve as a resource and gathering place for the broader community. (more…)

Event

Blue Note Burlesque at Sid Gold’s Request Room

November 12, 2026 7:00 pm -9:00 pm

Event location

Sid Gold's Request Room

1262 5th Street NE

Washington, District Of Columbia 20002

Add to Calendar

Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that'll leave you exclaiming "I can't believe I found this in an alley!"

Join Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey alum Jim Dandy, award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata, and guest artists Callie Pigeon, Scarlet Starlet, and Susie Dahl for a night of performances that are a little off-key in all the best ways.

“Leaf collection season begins November 2” also “…District’s composting efforts this fall by dropping off pumpkins, gourds, and other acceptable food scraps at designated food waste collection locations”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 12:00PM

photo by Jim Havard

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser joined the Department of Public Works (DPW) to announce that the District’s 2026–2027 leaf collection season will begin on Monday, November 2. During the annual fall kickoff, Mayor Bowser highlighted the essential role residents play in keeping neighborhoods clean, protecting the District’s waterways, and turning fallen leaves and food scraps into valuable compost.

“Keeping the District clean and beautiful is a shared responsibility, and leaf collection is one of the best examples of how residents and government work together to get the job done,” said Mayor Bowser. “When residents rake their leaves out properly and our crews collect them, we’re cleaning our streets, protecting our environment, and putting organic material to good use. So, be on the lookout for your leaf collection notice and let’s work together to get the job done.”

Each year, DPW crews collect thousands of tons of leaves from residential streets across all eight wards. The seasonal operation prevents leaves from clogging storm drains and supports the District’s sustainability efforts by diverting organic material from the waste stream. (more…)

Logan Circle

Springbone Kitchen Opening a Location in Logan Circle! One coming to Arlington too.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 11:13AM

1333 14th Street, NW

Leah asks: “Major construction at the old slipstream on 14th! Any scuttlebutt on what’s going in?”

On last weekend’s walkabout I saw a worker inside the old Slipstream space and he tells me a Springbone Kitchen is coming and it is hoping to open here in late January or February. He also says after this location they have plans to open one in Arlington. (more…)

#soup

Cathedral Heights

SCOOP: Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden is Opening Monday Night!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 10:30AM

3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden
📍 Cathedral Heights, DC
⚽️🏈 Catch the game with us”

“Dear PoPville,

Great news for Cathedral Heights!!! I walked by Augie’s in the old Taleo space on Wisconsin Ave, and they are getting food and alcohol deliveries! All the fabulous beer garden tables are set up inside (still wish they could have a patio…) and it looks like they could be ready to open SOON. No one there could give me a date, but we’ve got our fingers crossed. Cathedral Heights really needs a great neighborhood pub.”

I’ve been getting so many messages asking for an Augie’s update that I walked by yesterday and got lucky – the owner was inside and tells me that they are opening up Monday night!! (more…)