ICYMI: After Over 40 Years, The True Value Hardware on 17th Street is Closing at the end of this year.
Finally some GOOD Hardware store news:
“Hey, NoMa Neighbors!
We are hosting our Grand Opening Celebration at Union Market NEXT WEEK, October 3rd, from 11am to 2pm!
Join us for: (more…)
photo by Jeff Vincent
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,
Friday, September 25
Friday afternoon we stumbled into an Impressionism tour, where you mentioned the group had kept growing. While the Mary Cassatt was charming, I couldn’t take my eyes off you.
You, (more…)
1807 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just went by Dupont Market over the weekend and saw they just “quietly” celebrated 32 years in business (see window sign) a few days ago! They definitely deserve a louder shoutout. They serve some of the best sandwiches in NW and always have fantastic baked goods and all the odds and ends you need from a neighborhood bodega, *and* as an added bonus they even bring in Saku Saku pastries over the weekends. Would love to see the fine folks there get a little more love!” (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
DC Open House List for This Weekend: September 25, 2026
The leaves are just starting to turn, the humidity has finally packed it in, and DC’s fall market is in full swing — with 400+ open houses happening across the city this weekend. Whether you’re hunting for a Victorian in Columbia Heights, a Georgetown pied-à-terre, or a new-construction stunner in the Palisades, there’s a front door open for you Saturday and Sunday. Here are the RLAH @properties open houses happening around DC this weekend. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
4115 46th St NW — $2,249,000 — American University Park
Open Sat. 1-3PM & Sun. 11:30AM-1:30PM — Debi Fox
“Totally Reimagined and Expanded Home in AU Park. The Essence of Modern Luxury by Award Winning Dilan Homes. The Newly Designed Home spans 3 Levels with 4218 square feet and backs to Turtle Park with alley access from the fenced-in backyard.”
1231 Wynton Pl NE — $815,000 — Brookland
Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Thomas Doyle
“At 1231 Wynton Pl you will find a beautifully maintained home on three levels with all the comforts and none of the hassle. Built in 2021, this Brookland townhome is one of the largest models in the neighborhood. Spread across three levels, the layout gives everyone room to breathe.”
1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
Open Sun. 12-2PM — David Bediz
“DUPONT CIRCLE COMPOUND WITH EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBILITY! Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”
4623 Hillside Rd SE — $469,999 — Fort Dupont Park
Open Sat. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
“Welcome to 4623 Hillside Rd SE, a beautifully updated home offering modern finishes, flexible living spaces, and an incredible house-hacking opportunity in the Fort Dupont Neighborhood of Washington, DC. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is filled with natural sunlight and features Sea Island Oak-colored LVP flooring throughout, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and stylish modern finishes.”
1112 Monroe St NW — $1,000,000 — Columbia Heights
Open Sat. 2-4PM — Silvana Dias
“Across from the neighborhood park at 11th and Monroe Streets, this classic DC Victorian pairs original character with a remarkably versatile floor plan. A gracious foyer introduces the home, where original pine floors, tall ceilings and an antique mahogany decorative fireplace bring warmth and history to the open living space.”
50 Florida Ave NE #819 — $575,000 — NoMa
Open Sun. 1-3PM — Mandy Hursen
“EXCELLENT VALUE FOR A 2 BR, 2 BATH WITH GARAGE PARKING INCLUDED! Bathed in natural light, the open-concept living space showcases warm wood floors, soaring ceilings, and a sophisticated contemporary aesthetic that feels both inviting and impeccably polished.”
3040 R St NW #1/2 — $865,000 — Georgetown
Open Sat. 11AM-2PM — Steve Gaich
“Nestled along one of Georgetown’s most picturesque streets and bordering the storied grounds of Montrose Park, this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Washington history with all the comforts of modern luxury. Inside, the residence has been thoughtfully renovated with high-end finishes, exposed brick, and contemporary upgrades throughout.”
1626 14th Street, NW previously home to Miss Pixie’s
“Dear PoPville,
Club Pilates might be opening as soon as this week said the worker, Pilates wars of 14th heating up!” (more…)
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
photo by Tim Brown
Thanks to a few folks for sending:
“Dear PoPville,
I’m waiting for my Empower driver now (Friday)
6:55 Hope this is real. If the vehicle actually arrives, I’ll ask the driver what he knows.
7:00 I’m in the vehicle. Driver has no idea how long it has been back, because he’s new to Empower.
7:12 It was real! Just like before, Empower’s GPS was off by a smidge. It helps to put in a street address as far from the Potomac River as possible. The closer you are, the weirder it gets. They must have bought it bargain priced from Estonia or something. I didn’t mind walking a couple of blocks. But it was a real-deal, cheaper-than-Uber-or-Lyft Empower ride, where the driver keeps all the money. I have no idea how they worked this out, but I’m thrilled they’re back.”
AND
Empower is back!!! Thanks goodness because uber has been jacking up the prices.”
From Empower:
“Empower is happy to share that the Temporary Amendment Act that forced Empower to cease facilitating the provision of for-hire rides in the District while the Company pursues numerous legal appeals, has expired. (more…)
The evening ranges freely across the American songbook, threading together the theater music of Sondheim, Rodgers and Hart, Bernstein, and Weill with the songs of Ives, Barber, and Liebermann, and the setting of poets as distinct as E. E. Cummings, Langston Hughes, and Allen Ginsberg. It’s a program that moves with ease between the bright patter of numbers like “The What-Cha-Ma-Call-It” and the aching intimacy of “Lonely House”—music that captures both the exuberance and the tenderness at the heart of the American voice.
Bliss brings to this repertoire a voice of exceptional beauty — bright, focused, and capable of extraordinary refinement — along with a natural feel for the wit, swagger, and vulnerability this music demands, whether he’s channeling Sondheim’s restless “Being Alive,” or the sly nostalgia of “One for My Baby.” Expect an evening that is as much a portrait of a nation’s music as it is a showcase for one of the outstanding tenors of his generation.
photo by John Sonderman
What a simply phenomenal photo from John. John tells me, “They had been camped there for weeks with the goats but packed up and were moving someplace else this morning.”
ARLNow reported back in July: “a man known as Jacob Holiday and his livestock have been traveling this way for a long time. Holiday told Midwest Media in November that they’d been on the road for years, traveling from Minnesota to spread a message of peace and love.
He said he intends to sing the John Lennon song “Imagine” on the steps of the Capitol building.”
Get ready DC!!
OBVIOUSLY this has to be a caption contest. Add yours to the captions and winner gets a free PoPville t-shirt. Go!!
From an email:
“After 11 wonderful years at CityCenterDC, Fruitive is taking 1,000 steps into its next chapter, consolidating its DC operations at its larger downtown location at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The expanded space allows Fruitive to bring its restaurant and production operations together under one roof, supporting the brand’s continued growth. Fruitive is incredibly grateful for its years at CityCenterDC and looks forward to welcoming guests at Pennsylvania Avenue.
To commemorate those 1,000 steps, Fruitive is launching “Steps for Smoothies” from September 28th through October 4th. (more…)
Update from an email: “Please note that the sign pictured was simply for a private birthday party event and does not represent a new concept.”
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Katie and Alexandra for sending over the weekend: (more…)
528 H Street, NE
“A high-energy cocktail lounge where upscale meets unforgettable. Every pour is crafted, every night curated.”
Thanks to G. for sending:
“Get to Know Lveltú
Nestled in the heart of the city to H Street Corridor, Lveltú Bar & Lounge is more than a cocktail destination—it’s an experience. Born from a passion for refined flavors and immersive ambiance, Lveltú invites you to unwind, connect, and celebrate in style. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:39AM.”
and
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 3:05PM.”
As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.