
6101 Georgia Ave, NW
An end of an era looms uptown. Thanks to a reader for sending the tip about the upcoming closure at the Georgia Avenue Thrift Store. A call to the store reveals there are current plans to close on February 21st. (more…)

6101 Georgia Ave, NW
An end of an era looms uptown. Thanks to a reader for sending the tip about the upcoming closure at the Georgia Avenue Thrift Store. A call to the store reveals there are current plans to close on February 21st. (more…)

photo by pleasantliving
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Thanks to Stuart for sending: “The Navy Yard holiday market is being destroyed by the wind… Nearly hit two people (more…)

4551 Fort Drive, NW
From Councilmember Frumin:
“Wilson Aquatic Center Temporary Closure
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Wilson Aquatic Center will be closed for scheduled annual maintenance starting Monday, December 22. DPR expects the facility to reopen January 3, 2026. (more…)

If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!
Thanks to John for sending this great shot from Sandia Peak in Albuquerque, New Mexico: (more…)

1900 Wyoming Ave, NW
Thanks to John for sending the “Seasonal flare at Slurpee Park“, across from the 7-Eleven, obviously.
And thanks to Nora for sending the Floriana tree from 17th Street, NW: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
There was some weird thing getting moved on Florida in Shaw last night, caused a lot of traffic. (more…)

photos by Jonathan Padget
hahaha fantastic find by Jonathan who asks: “Who’s gonna tell wmata this isn’t an elevator?” (more…)

1201 Half Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
I’m so sad to hear about the news of Basebowl’s closing. It will always hold a special place in my heart — it unexpectedly became part of a fun ‘tradition’ with a new person in my life!
I met this guy in the summer of ‘24 out in the wild (in DC, meaning an ABA networking event that I crashed with a friend). We saw each other a few more times in a chaotic kind of way, but our friendship / budding romance rekindled in the spring of ‘25 with the start of baseball season.
We first stumbled upon Basebowl (more…)

You’ve had your spotify wrapped and now it’s time for your Metro Rewind:
“Metro is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of Metro Rewind, your personalized ridership report, at MetroRewind.com!
Now in its third year, customers will find an all-new experience with even more data, an eye-catching art collage, and new badges to celebrate your transit-riding achievements. Keep an eye out for fun easter eggs along the way.
Rewind’s design this year is a love letter to the DMV we call home and features homages to art from across the region and nods to Metro’s past. The experience mirrors the region itself: layered, diverse, and always in motion. The collage style captures how every rider experiences the DMV differently, yet together we form one connected picture.
Metro Rewind isn’t just data — it’s a celebration of your year in transit, transforming each person’s transit history into a vivid, shareable snapshot that captures how you move across the region.
This year, your detailed report includes: (more…)