From a press release:
“The vibrant blocks on 14th Street from Spring Rd to Shepherd St, known as “Little Mexico” due to their high concentration of Mexican restaurants, are preparing for a weekend of Cinco de Mayo celebrations from May 4-5. The festivities aim to showcase the area’s renowned Mexican cuisine and drive economic growth for local businesses, highlighting Little Mexico’s potential as a premier culinary destination in D.C. Read More
Thanks to L. for sending this beautiful 98 Olds.
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“Dear PoPville,
Where: Outside of Mi Vida on 14th St
When: Tuesday night Read More
Good news, D.C. area. You can save money on your next home cleaning with Well-Paid Maids. It’s easy!
We offer a discount when you set up recurring cleans — and the discounts just increased this week!
For weekly cleans, get $30 off each cleaning.
“Eleanor II (all black) and Theo (tailless tuxie) newly of Van Ness. We lived in a basement unit before, so the cats are really loving the sunshine.”
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photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
On Wednesday afternoon I fainted while riding my bike on 11th St NW, between NY Ave and Mass Ave (I think). I don’t remember anything but wanted to thank the people who helped me and called 911. Read More
This rental is located at MacArthur Blvd near Q St NW. The Craigslist ad says: Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! On Saturday, May 18, Woodley House will host its second annual 5K Run, Walk & Roll, a family-friendly event in Rock Creek Park to raise critical funds supporting individuals facing mental illness.
Founded in 1958, Woodley House has supported more than 20,000 Washingtonians living with mental illness, many of whom are at risk of chronic homelessness. The nonprofit enables D.C. residents to live full and healthy lives with dignity by providing supportive housing and services.
In response to growing community needs, Woodley House set a goal in 2022 to double its impact, with the goal of serving more than 600 individuals each year by 2030.
The 5K Run, Walk & Roll will support Woodley House’s mission and enhance the visibility of its important work across D.C. The event, hosted in Rock Creek Park (by the Rock Creek Tennis Center at 4850 Colorado Ave. NW) includes a half-mile Kids Fun Run at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K race at 8:15 a.m. The USATF-certified course is entirely on paved park roads to accommodate participants of all abilities.
There will be t-shirts, drawstring bags and snacks for all 5K participants, as well as prizes for top finishers.
Come out and join Woodley House on May 18: a fun event for a great cause!
1513 17th Street, NW
I’ve been getting lots of emails asking for a Duke’s Grocery update on 17th Street. Here ya go! Update from Duke’s:
“The renovation of our original Duke’s Grocery location on 17th Street NW in Dupont Circle is nearing completion. We’re excited to show everyone what we’ve done with the place! We don’t have a firm reopening date to share at this time, but we hope to reopen in early summer, Read More
