Hobart Twins Park – 700 Block of Hobart Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I know I’ve written to you about it before, and many popville readers would dismiss this saying “it’s a side street, of course it’s ignored by the city,” but it’s driving everyone on the block absolutely crazy how terribly the city is responding. It’s so bad that we have folks on our neighborhood group chat debating whether we should just petition for the removal of the trash cans outright. (more…)
1401 R Street, NW
On June 8th we broke the news that – Red Light Bar & Detroit Pizza Space Spotted in a Leasing Brochure But Fear Not “Red Light is not closing. We are relocating!”
And now we’ve learned where they are moving to: (more…)
11th and Park Road, NW
Thanks to Max for sending Monday afternoon:
“Old Makan/Thirsty Crow Spot – Chairs Being Moved In. Just saw this as I was walking through the neighborhood. Wasn’t sure if there was something new going in? They were clearly bringing quite a few seats in to the space.”
OK, as I told my Patreon supporters in a PoPville plus + post – please join us there if you want to learn the earliest scoop on things – plus you’ll help ensure PoPville survives for another 10 years!! I digress, but seriously, join us if you are able. Anyway, I hear that a new beer bar/restaurant along the lines of what Meridian Pint did is coming to the space!! The deal wasn’t signed when I first heard about it so didn’t want to post about it here yet. But this is a good sign that maybe it is happening. STAY TUNED. And get the early, early word here. Cheers and fingers crossed on this one!!
ICYMI: Makan and Thirsty Crow closed here in 2025.
Meridian Pint closed here in 2019.
Check Out These Incredible Photos from 2002 of the Old Bi-Rite Super Market in Columbia Heights.
Thanks to Anita for passing on her query about whether or not the General Thomas Statue in the middle of Thomas Circle, was getting painted gold – a legitimate question these days!!
ANC rep Nancy Groth replies:
“NO. The statue of General Thomas is bronze that naturally turns into a green patina over time as the copper majority component oxidizes. Every five years or so they remove the green patina and burnish the bronze back to a bronze color. (more…)
Speaking of nature, thanks to Katie for sending the sign above from someone having a little fun:
“AREA CLOSED
Because of our incompetence and corruption. (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending this beautiful photo from near 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.
photo by Joseph Gruber
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a Gun Salute with 36 LOUD rounds from Washington Navy Yard on Tuesday, July 14 at approximately 9:45AM.”
And remember, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
Thanks to Jeanne for sending this beautiful specimen from Fort Totten.
“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”
***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your AUGUST tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us about the Lucha signage now up at the former Dos Gringos (RIP) space in Mount Pleasant. (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
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