photo by JAMES ANTHONY CAMPBELL
Alert from the Smithsonian:
“Due to a mechanical issue affecting building operations, several Smithsonian museums on the National Mall are closed today, Thursday, Aug. 6, including: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
1221 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Ed. Note: Blunt Sluts Cannabis Club currently has a location in Adams Morgan at 2451 18th Street, NW.
Thanks to Juan for sending this Blunt Sluts Cannabis Club sighting on Pennsylvania Ave SE: (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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Heads Up: “drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway”
Alert from DC Water:
“Starting on or about Aug. 7, 2026, weather permitting, drivers can expect a temporary lane closure southbound on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW near the intersection of Virginia Avenue NW and F Street NW. The closure will allow DC Water crews to pour a large concrete foundation for the Potomac River Tunnel Project. The foundation will provide a strong base for the tunnel shaft, supporting the next phase of tunnel construction.
The concrete pour is scheduled to begin at approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, August 7, and continue through approximately 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 8. Once the concrete pour begins, (more…)
Thanks to Laura for sending this beautiful beast.
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photo by Eric P.
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“Dear PoPville,
I was at the Verizon store near Le Dip getting a phone and made eye contact with this woman (7/31, Friday around 2pm.) (more…)
Photo by Lindsey Robinett
Thanks to L. for passing on the latest from George Washington’s MFA:
“Dear MFA Community Member,
Our primary mission at GW Medical Faculty Associates (GW MFA) has always been to provide you with high-quality, compassionate medical care. As of July 31, 2026 Capital Medical Group (CMG) has been established as the new physician services group to provide continued patient care in practice offices, as well as at GW Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, and affiliated outpatient sites.
The majority of MFA physicians, advanced practice providers, and staff became employees of Capital Medical Group and will continue to provide care at the same MFA locations, including Foggy Bottom.
What this means for you: (more…)
1901 C Street, SE
Duffy’s opened their Hill East location back in December 2023 and closed in February 2026.
“Dear PoPville,
New sign outside Duffy’s Hill East. That would be grand!
I’ll believe it if they take down the old flags.” (more…)
“Maryland’s Purple Line:
Connecting Communities
Explore the 16-mile light rail service that will provide direct travel options from New Carrollton to Bethesda, Maryland. Board a train from 21 stations to work, school, and recreation destinations across Prince George’s and Montgomery counties with direct connections to Metrorail, Amtrak, MARC commuter rail and bus networks.”
Thanks to CK for sending from Chevy Chase, MD. (more…)