Ed. Note: If you’d like to shoot your shot – you’ve got a 7% chance (previous years have been 10%) at a second chance at connection – please email the who, what, when, why and where to me via email at [email protected]
Thanks to a reader for putting together this fun look back on 2025: (more…)
On the heels of last week’s Columbia Heights trivial pursuit flashback comes this magnificence from Cat:
“My husband bought this DC trivia game about 10 years ago at a yard sale and I just unearthed it.”
Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!
Check it out: (more…)
“Update: Clean Rivers Impervious Area Measurements and Implementation Pause
Dear Customer,
We are writing to follow up on a recent letter you received regarding updated measurements used to calculate your Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC).
We want to begin by acknowledging that our initial communication did not provide enough information or time for you to fully understand the change. We also recognize that for many customers, the primary concern is the impact on their bill. In some cases, updated measurements resulted in significant changes, and we understand how disruptive and frustrating this can feel. (more…)
1564 Wisconsin Ave, NW photo by Nils
Thanks to a reader for passing on this auction notice: “EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE! Restaurant Equipment Washington, DC”
Los Cuates’ website website revealed trouble on the horizon: (more…)
4523 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Smoothies are dead, Long live Juice!!
Thanks to a reader for sending this permit posted at the old Robeks space in Tenleytown near the Whole Foods: (more…)
“This petition is in strong support for including a jacuzzi and sauna in the new Rumsey Aquatic Center. I urge the DC government to include these amenities. This petition is for Washington Ward 6 residents only and those who frequent the Rumsey Aquatic Center.”
Thanks to Ivan for passing on:
“Readers may find this of interest: petition to include a sauna and jacuzzi at the new Rumsey Aquatic Center, 635 North Carolina Ave SE, (rather than the currently proposed “tech lounge” and “business incubator,” odd for a community pool)”
The MoveOn petition says:
“To: Washington DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Council Member Charles Allen Washington DC Ward 6 – Jacuzzi and Sauna for Rumsey Aquatic Center (more…)
202 Florida Avenue, NW
Thanks to Thomas for sending: “Lots of progress on the new Alero on Florida Ave, NE: (more…)
50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Thanks to S. for sending:
“The Potbelly at Union Station straight up disappeared, no signage or furniture left behind. Do you have any idea what happened there?” (more…)
Trying to remember what I was up to on September 15th, 2018 3:36AM…
Thanks to Al for sending:
“somehow the metrobus was a delorean…”
The question is, obviously, can an accordion metrobus get to 1.21 Gigawatts?!?
Thanks to Brad for sending this beauty from 7th and S Street, NW.
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.