Streetcar will join its brother in arms early next year.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that DC Streetcar service will end on March 31, 2026. Following this date, the DC Streetcar will no longer operate. Riders are encouraged to plan and explore alternate travel options, including WMATA’s D20 bus. (more…)
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photo by Josh
From an email:
“As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to federal workers and their families.
The community lunches will take place Wednesday, October 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Sadly the Zoo remains all locked up during the Shutdown. But here’s a peek inside the Jersey Mike’s: (more…)
photo by angela n.
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From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) announced the return of the beloved DowntownDC Holiday Market, with an expanded and elevated experience, and new features for visitors of all ages.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market will once again transform F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW into a vibrant winter village, open daily from November 21 through December 23, 2025. The market is free to the public and open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Back and better than ever, (more…)
Thanks to Jayme for sending the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile from Dupont Circle.
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photo by Josh Bassett
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“Dear PoPville,
You were enjoying dinner- a burrito bowl, I think? I was outside on a bench, waiting. We made eye contact through the glass of Chipotle’s window (Sunday around 6pm.)
You finished your food and walked out, turned my way, and flashed a smile. I was sitting, (more…)
photo by LaTur
“Dear PoPville,
I fell on my front steps tonight and was yelling and in a lot of pain. A very nice doctor (I think from Howard) stopped and talked me through it and was very kind. I wanted to thank him again – his name was Nas (I think? I was a little distracted).”
“Dear PoPville,
Thought I’d circulate this to spread awareness. The city is towing cars on 17th St between Swann and S ST NW so they that can station a (DC HSEMA) homeland security truck on the street as a command station to monitor the neighborhood.”
Ed. Note: Likely related to tonight’s High Heel race on 17th Street.
3rd and D Street, NW
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after learning that the National Park Service (NPS) returned the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike to its place near Judiciary Square over the weekend. It had been in storage for five years after being pulled down by protesters in 2020.
“Over the weekend, the Trump Administration followed through on its decision to restore and reinstall the Albert Pike statue to its place near Judiciary Square. (more…)