photo by Clif Burns
“Dear PoPville,
Like many of us, I want to understand the options (if any) of obtaining citizenship in another country. I have already explored citizenship by ancestry in Poland and it was a bust, the lineage was broken due to when my grandparents came to the US.
Specifically, I am wondering if there are knowledgeable and trustworthy immigration attorneys who can identify reasonable options before (more…)
Thanks to Analya for sharing this magnificence from “the corner of 16th and Newton this morning. Seems perfect for a photo caption contest.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
FYI – Scooters are basically completely restricted. I assume this has to do with the military parade over the weekend. There was literally zero communication from the city or Lime. It is absurd that they regulate them like this.
They lifted some so I guess it was partially for Pride, but wouldn’t be surprised to see them come back for the army parade. (more…)
504 H Street, NE
Thank to Alex for sending:
“Replacing District Pizza & Kabob – Crack Fish & Chicken.”
Stay tuned…
Thanks to Emma for sending yesterday (Sunday):
“Spotted a bunch of military vehicles along the dirt road beyond Anacostia Park. Quite a sight! I assume they’re prepping for the birthday military parade on the 14th?” (more…)
From an email:
“Following her World Pride performance in DC, Jennifer Lopez brunched on Saturday with her twins and colleagues at Georgetown Harbour’s Sequoia Restaurant.
Manager Rachel Ford says (more…)
1139 11th Street, NW at P Street
Casa Majanos opened here in November 2024. Prior to Casa Majanos the space was the longtime home to Asian American Chinese and American food restaurant.
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Did this place close? Seems like every time I walk by it’s closed”
Google says “temporarily closed”: (more…)
14th and H Street, NE
Thanks to G. and N. for sending: “Car (driver) crashed into our building at 1402 H Street NE around 10:17pm last night. (more…)
Thanks to FS for sending this great shot from Rock Creek Park.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
courtesy JETSET Pilates®
From a press release:
“Fast-growing fitness franchise JETSET Pilates® is making its D.C. debut with a brand-new studio at Union Market, JETSET Pilates Union Market. Franchise owner and local entrepreneur Sami Siegel has officially signed a lease at 1280 Union ST NE, Washington, DC 20002. Located on the ground floor of Margarite, the new luxury apartment building, bringing the modern, musically driven Pilates experience to the heart of the capital.
The studio is set to open in Fall 2025, (more…)