Update: A reader shares that the closure is for good: “Unsure what will become of the space but I believe the Nats own the space.”

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Nats Park BetMGM closing soon”. Anyone know if this is just for the season?

BETMGM’s website says:

“WE’LL BE CLOSING THE SPORTSBOOK AT NATIONALS PARK ON SEPTEMBER 28TH

LAST DAY TO WAGER: SUNDAY, SEPT. 21

LAST DAY TO CASH TICKETS: SUNDAY, SEPT. 28TH (more…)



1342 U Street, NW

“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails
Authentic Nepali flavors paired with expertly crafted cocktails.

A modern cocktail bar & kitchen bringing bold Himalayan flavors and creative cocktails to U St. Corridor in Washington DC.”

They tell me they will be soft opening in October! (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Our Russian tortoise, Piotr ( named after Peter the Great) has gone walkabout. Last seen a week ago at 32nd and Klingle Road, perhaps heading for Rock Creek Park. He has lived with us for 27 happy years; we and our neighbors, local schools, as well as everyone we see walking, jogging, or dog walking we can corral has been asked to be on the look out.”

Ed. Note: Please send any sightings/tips to me at [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP. Thanks!



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14th and S Street, NW

Update: “Definitely the foo fighters. They posted it online minutes ago. People who are in line can get 2 tickets and no more, but there is confusion about if the second person needs to be physically present. Must be here in person, numbered wristbands are being handed out. At 6:30, numbers will determine who gets opportunity to buy tickets for $30 but that is when you have to enter the venue.” (more…)



3210 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share a moment of joy from Friday night. After a lovely evening on Mt. Pleasant St. that started with happy hour at OKPB and turned into dinner at Martha Dear, I happened upon a screening of Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo (The Most Beautiful Deaths in the World) in Lamont Plaza — a documentary about the Salvadoran diaspora in DC. (more…)


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