1324 4th Street, NE
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
You: Tall and handsome Irish man with the accent that stopped into Politics and Prose – Union Market location to pick up a board book for your friend’s kid after playing Gaelic football a few months ago.
I checked (literally and figuratively) you out up front and we talked a little about (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Pizza delivery is one of our few & favorite indulgences at home. We had been ordering from the one place in the neighborhood we knew that hires their own delivery drivers/cyclists. But recently they made the switch to Uber delivery, and our pie showed up cold. (more…)
stock photo from our archives used for a previous unexplained explosion
“Dear PoPville,
My wife and I live in Shaw, and last night (Tuesday) we were woken at approximately 12:30 AM, 2:00 AM, and 4:30 AM by what sounded like small, nearby explosions. These do not sound like typical aerial fireworks, as there is no initial launch noise with a secondary explosion in the air. They also do not have that similar pop and crackle fireworks tend to have. Instead — out of nowhere — they are (more…)
3155 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Sad news from Purple Patch in Mount Pleasant:
“As our Purple Patch patio comes to an end, we’d love to celebrate one last Sunday together!
Join us this Sunday, July 12 starting at 4pm for an End of Streatery celebration as we raise a glass to incredible years filled with delicious food, great conversations, laughter, and unforgettable memories shared on our beloved patio. (more…)
1829 M Street, NW
“Burnin Bird Hot Chicken
Halal Hormone Free Chicken”
Burnin Bird is now open in the former Bubbie’s space on M Street.
Grand Opening was June 19th: (more…)
UPDATE: Found Safe and Sound!
“Dear PoPville,
Leo was last seen July 5 near Fort Dupont Park in SE DC. He is 4 years old, friendly, and microchipped. (more…)
Thanks to Michelle for sharing: “These notices about Bagels Etc. anniversary were posted in the shop. It’s at 2122 P Street, NW” (more…)
712 7th Street, NW opened here back in 2016 previously home to a FroZenYo
Thanks to Miles and others for sending:
“Looks like the last HipCityVeg vegan restaurant in DC closed without announcement in the last week. They previously had a location in Dupont Circle (closed January 2023) and Navy Yard (closed November 2023.)”
and
“Dear PoPville, (more…)
Thanks to Todd for the update yesterday afternoon:
“As of 3:15/3:30 today. There are workers cleaning—looks like they are vacuuming the bottom of the pool. The water is clearer. If the signs are accurate, the work is expected to take a week”
More photos below: (more…)
photo by CTB in DC
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, July 9 at approximately 10AM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.
As always, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…