Perhaps the only time in history Andrea Bocelli and John Cena have been mentioned in the same breath…
Thanks to Tony for sending the the Bocelli bus alert:
“Looks like the city is taking the necessary precautions to protect us from the Opera Gangs.
Plan accordingly and avoid the area …”
And regarding John Cena – from an MPD traffic advisory: (more…)
photo by Caitlin Faw
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,
On Thursday, December 11th I was at Crown & Crow (more…)
Thanks to Stephanie for sending: “I was surprised to find this fabric remnant amongst my aunt’s belongings. I assume 4/27/70 is a date – was Woodies really selling fabric then?”
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!
Some history about Woodward & Lothrop from Wikipedia: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of three people for various weapons offenses that occurred near the Navy Yard.
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, at approximately 1:51 p.m., First District officers responded to the 600 block of L Street, Southeast, for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, (more…)
Thanks to Jay for sending the latest pick up after your pet battle from Dupont Circle/West End: (more…)
3110 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Major love for Martha Dear in magical Mount Pleasant:
“5 YEARS AGO TODAY WE OPENED OUR DOORS!! ALL GAS, NO BRAKES.
BEYOND GRATEFUL TO OUR GUESTS AND STAFF (PAST AND PRESENT). THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR DREAM FROM DAY ONE. LOVE T + D.” (more…)
“The Mount Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project
a free stone soup-style community meal for these trying times ✨ the stew returns, winter 2025
The Stew is back! Your faithful stewards will be back in action January 10th to kick off our next season. We’ll be back in Lamont Plaza, ladles ready and arms open 💛🫛🥔🥕🌽🧅 ” (more…)
2001 18th Street, NW
OK, finally some action at the old Imperial space at 18th and U! A liquor license application has been posted for Carla/Harrigan & Rock Fine & Rare. Details are slim at the moment: (more…)
1251 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Tony for sending the closed sign on the door of Union Kitchen: ‘We are closed sorry for any inconvenience’
“Union Kitchen @ 9th/N NW has been closed for the past few days. Maybe permanently? Shame, since it was one of the last
few places to get a coffee after 7 p.m. Looks like it’s the 7-11 a few blocks north, or suffer through the evening :-)” (more…)
Thanks to W. for sending the latest from Union Station parking situation this morning: “They are back. Police, k-9 units, and DHS per the window stickers, decals, and tags.” (more…)