“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone done a backstory on the gas station between Union Station and the Capitol with the crazy gas prices? What is the deal and why do federal vehicles use it? What’s the deal?”
We’ve talked about crazy gas station prices from time to time: September 26, 2017: Does Exxon’s Gas Come with a side of Bacon or something?
and more recently (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Looking to cater an office lunch from a woman-owned business (Women’s History Month)
Hi all! Our office is hoping to cater a lunch from a woman-owned business to celebrate Women’s History Month, and we’d love some local recommendations.
We’re feeding a medium-sized team and have a budget of around $800. (more…)
Simply magnificent. Peek inside: (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW previously home to DLight Cafe, Songbyrd, Z Kabob, and SNAP and, of course, CD Exchange.
“perfectly chilled prosecco, soulful plates, and a cozy Italian-Ukrainian spirit.”
“Dear PoPville,
Attended the family & friends soft opening for Sorso and it was fantastic! They have a soft opening week beginning this Tuesday! (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW
Thanks to Thom for sending the tip: ” The Cava in Shaw is closing on Friday. Another business down in the Shay! Heard it directly from the employees. They were sharing it to all customers. Letting everyone know.”
Ed. Note: I also called and confirmed Friday is their last day in Shaw. Cava opened here back in December 2016. (more…)
Ed. Note: “Logan Circle Statue Refinishing” last happened not too long ago in November 2021. Completed December 30, 2021.
Thanks to Anita for sending the update: “Power washing Logan statue.”
ICYMI: (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending a new Trump Epstein Memorial: (more…)
Thanks to Noa for passing on the announcement from Childhood Cafe about their upcoming second location: (more…)
Thanks to Alexa for sending from Penn Quarter.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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.
From the White Squirrel Institute(!!?!!):
“What is a white squirrel? (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
The Streets Market coming to U Street will go from the alley all the way down to where Poppin Mess Champagne & Dessert Bar was supposed to come (the former Bin 1301 wine bar) space: (more…)