From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a Gun Salute with 28 LOUD rounds from Washington Navy Yard Friday, July 31 at approximately 10:00AM.”
And remember, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
Thanks to G. for sending this absolute beauty. Is that an Oldsmobile?
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society! Send your sightings to [email protected] thanks!
3632 Georgia Avenue, NW/em>
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,
I was at Kuro Listening Bar on Georgia Avenue on Friday, July 24. I, a man who looks like 1990s John Leguizamo, was solo enjoying the music and cocktails. You, a petite woman with layered dark hair and a lime green top and black pants were with a friend.
This is a listening bar, but for us it was more of a looking bar as we kept exchanging glances for hours. (more…)
Address: 817 20th Street NE
Neighborhood: Carver-Langston / Trinidad
Type: 3 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA townhouse – 1815 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, August 2nd 12 – 2 p.m.
Listed: $639,000
Noteworthy: Recently refreshed 3 bed, 3.5 bath home with a great yard!
Thoughtfully renovated in 2016/2017 and extensively refreshed in 2026, this modern home offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, multiple living spaces, and fantastic outdoor space.
The open-concept main level features beautifully restored and restained red oak hardwood floors, spacious living and dining areas, an updated powder room, and a designer kitchen with a new refrigerator and wine fridge, newer dishwasher, induction stove, abundant counter space, a large breakfast bar, new lighting above the island, and a wall of windows that fills the space with natural light.
Upstairs, you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own en suite bathroom, including newly updated bathroom vanities. The primary bedroom features new lighting, while a conveniently located laundry closet includes a newer washer and dryer.
The fully finished lower level offers exceptional flexibility with new LVP, a spacious rec room, a third bedroom featuring great natural light and two closets, and a third full bathroom. This space is ideal as a guest suite, a home office, or gym.
The charming front yard features new seasonal plantings including daffodils, grape hyacinths, tulips, hostas, and hydrangea. Out back, added topsoil and privacy panels enhance the private backyard and garden, creating an inviting setting for relaxing, entertaining, or dining al fresco.
Ideally situated in Trinidad/Carver Langston, the home offers convenient access to the shops, restaurants, and nightlife of the H Street Corridor, the DC Streetcar, the National Arboretum, Rosedale Recreation Center and Pool, and the exciting ongoing development around RFK and along the Benning Road corridor.
Listed by:
Julia Gallagher and Paul Basto – The Julia and Paul Team of Compass
[email protected]
“Dear PoPville,
Barely 200 feet from trendy 14th Street, NW cafes, rat tunnels in the 1400 block of R Street NW have doubled this year. (more…)
“Conceptual renderings of the future Washington Dulles International Airport transformation.”
From a press release:
“The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines and the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced a landmark transformation for Washington Dulles International Airport with a capital investment program of more than $20 billion. The project will transform the airport over the next decade into a modern, world-class gateway reflecting the importance and global reach of the nation’s capital and enhancing the experience for millions of travelers.
The Airports Authority and United will partner on this transformation to reshape many aspects of the Dulles journey, with new and modernized facilities designed to create a smoother, more efficient and elevated experience from curb to gate, while preserving architect Eero Saarinen’s iconic Main Terminal design. (more…)
Dog Days, the annual Logan Circle sidewalk sale, is back for its 26th year on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This annual sale brings shoppers from all across the District to Logan Circle, proving to be one the biggest sales events of the year for many businesses in the area. Sponsored by Room & Board DC. With over 75 vendors and businesses participating, 3 DJs, 1 Dog Adoption event at Room & Board, and plenty of sales and discounts, theres something for everyone!
What – 26th Annual Dog Days Sidewalk Sale
1201 5th Street, NW at M Street previously home to a very fun liquor store.
Well this is awesome. Local ANC rep Rachelle Nigro shared the exciting news:
“Fuji Market is coming to 1201 5th St NW. Today I spoke with Ms. Myung Lee, the proprietor who will be operating the space, and she confirmed the build‑out is underway. Fuji Market will offer Japanese and Korean food products, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I got wiped out on my bike this (Wednesday) morning at about 8:30am by a silver SUV with Virginia plates on the corner of 16th Street NW and Belmont Street NW, and the driver didn’t stop! (more…)
2153 P Street, NW previously home to Duffy’s and before them to Thai Pho Bistro, (also named at points Saigon Bistro Pho and EurAsian)
Ed. Note: Chicago pizza officially trending in DC!
“La Merna
Chicago style tavern and pizzeria in DuPont Circle.
House made cheese, pasta, cocktails and fine foods.”
Thanks to Sam for sending: “La Merna on P Street soft open this weekend and fully open next week.” (more…)
84 T Street NW previously home to the legendary Rustik and others including établi
“Bramble & Rye
Quaint neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Bloomingdale, DC. Approachable scratch kitchen with wine & craft cocktails. Opening September 2026”
Thanks to S. for passing on:
“A New Chapter Begins: Bramble & Rye Opening This September @ 84 T Street NW.
After several memorable years serving the Bloomingdale community, établi will close its doors in August 2026, ahead of its previously announced December timeline, to begin an exciting new chapter. Co-Owners Kathleen Davis and Thomas Boisvert have partnered with Bloomingdale residents and Co-Owners Chef Jeremiah Brooks and Anthony Brooks to reimagine the space as <strong>Bramble & Rye, a neighborhood-focused restaurant and gathering place set to open in mid-September 2026. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know why Capital Bike Share isn’t replenishing bikes at several stations in Adams Morgan, specifically on Columbia Rd? This has been going on for a few weeks. (more…)
