From an email:

Northstar Tutoring’s mission is to help low-income and underserved K-12th grade students in the D.C. area reach their full potential by overcoming barriers to personal and academic success. By matching students with their own volunteer tutor/mentor we strive to provide the free academic support and personal attention that these students may not otherwise have. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

I was running on the MBT on Sunday evening – it was broad daylight and the trail was busy – and I witnessed a man on a bicycle assault a solo female jogger. It was terrible. I stayed with her for a bit but didn’t get her contact info. I can’t stop thinking about her and hope she’s doing ok. If she is interested in connecting I’d love to talk to her. (more…)



600 Florida Ave, NW

Update: “Neighbor spoke to foreman working on old Quattro space. Said it will be an ‘American style’ restaurant.”

Thanks to Thom for sending: “New construction is happening in the old Bistro Bohem (and short lived Quattro Osteria) space along Florida Avenue in Shaw. Any ideas what is being put in?” (more…)


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