“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…)
Address: 2881 Chancellor's Way, Washington, DC, 20017
Neighborhood: Brookland
Type: 3 BR, 3.5 BA, single family — 1,908 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, November 1, 12-2 PM
Listed: $749,000
OPEN SUNDAY, 11/1, 12–2 PM! 🎉 The 5th guest through the door wins a $50 Menomale gift card! Significant price adjustment: now $100K below assessed value! Welcome to Chancellor’s Row, where this spacious EYA townhouse offers four sunny levels of modern living in the heart of Brookland.
Enjoy a flexible entry-level den, oversized attached garage, and two additional parking passes for the community parking area. The sun-filled main level features 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, an open layout, and a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar, and pantry. Step onto your private deck for morning coffee or outdoor dining.
Two spacious bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, occupy the third floor, along with a conveniently located washer and dryer. The top floor is a private primary retreat with a walk-in closet, ensuite bath, versatile living space, and a rooftop deck with beautiful neighborhood, city, and Basilica views. Unbeatable Brookland convenience!
Walk to both Brookland-CUA and Rhode Island Ave Metro stations, neighborhood restaurants, Trader Joe’s, Yes! Organic Market, Monroe Street Market, and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. Enjoy nearby Bryant Street Market, Alamo Drafthouse, pickleball, and more, with Union Market just a 10-minute drive away.
1231 Florida Ave, NE
“🏡Your neighborhood third space
Retail ● Cafe ● Curated Art ● Events
Indoor play for little ones”
Thanks to Zach for Daniel sending the news about G&G: “Noticed this sign on the windows at dormant Shopkeepers storefront.”
They are hoping to have their grand opening the last week of November.
Will update when a get a confirmed date!
Reserve your spot for an after-hour event with multi-disciplinary artist Sky Hopinka, Thursday, Nov. 5, 6–9 PM. Experience monumental nature-inspired artworks in the Water’s Edge exhibition, make your own artwork to take home at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sky Hopinka’s photo and video art—including This is a mnemonic for Truman Lowe in the museum’s collection—shares Truman Lowe’s interest in Indigenous homelands, cultural knowledge, and traditional practices. Hopinka contributed to the exhibition catalog for Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, writing on Lowe’s lasting impact on his work. Hopinka joins the museum for this special after hours event featuring a screening of three of his short video works followed by a discussion with Rebecca Head Trautmann, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art and exhibition curator, along with art-making activities, and time to enjoy Lowe’s work currently on view. Sky Hopinka has been widely recognized for his experimental short films and photo-based works. A MacArthur Fellow, Guggenheim Fellow, and Forge Project Fellow, his work has been shown in major film festivals, museums, and international exhibitions and is in numerous prominent museum collections. Hopinka is currently an assistant professor in the department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies at Harvard University.
photo by Kristen Franklin
Thanks to Kristen for sharing the incredible shot above from her porch Woodley Park:
“Cathedral Ave, along the woods that back the zoo.”
And amazingly her husband, Scott, also spotted the coyote about 20 minutes later and got these great shots with some beautiful fall foliage as a frame: (more…)
The WSB is celebrating 175 years of German singing in the DMV at our fall concert! Join us for an evening of music and fellowship.
In 1851, members of Concordia Church (now The United Church/ Die Vereinigte Kirche) in Washington DC formed what would become the oldest continuously operating singing society in the DMV. Fittingly, we are celebrating our anniversary with a concert that takes us back to our roots and through 175 years of Saengerbund history. Our friends from the Delaware Saengerbund and the German Vocalists from the German International School in Potomac will come to DC to celebrate with us, and we hope so will you! A reception will follow the concert.
1346 Florida Ave, NW
Early last week we broke the news about the La Colombe coming closure on Florida Ave, NW. They’ve now confirmed it. See their parting note: (more…)
photo by Dan Silverman/Prince of Petworth
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1823 L Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share a special milestone for one of Washington, DC’s longtime neighborhood establishments. Recessions Bar & Grill, a beloved downtown karaoke bar, is celebrating its 30th anniversary on November 19 and 20, 2026.
Since opening in 1996, Recessions has witnessed three decades of change in the nation’s capital. From the 2008 financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving landscape of downtown DC, the bar has weathered its share of challenges while remaining a familiar gathering place for locals, office workers, and visitors alike.
Over the years, (more…)
photo by LaTur
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“Dear PoPville,
I was walking with my 2 girlfriends and we were singing “When the Lights Go Out” by John Summit as we passed 2 guys in costume outside their house. (more…)
Thanks to Alexandra for sending Friday night: “Someone’s having a not great night on U Street.”
Woof. Caption contest time? You know the drill – yours in the comments and winner gets a free PoPville t-shirt.
