“Dear PoPville,
Yes, it’s another street sweeping rant.
This week we got a ticket in front of our house on Girard. Fair enough. I forgot to move the car.
What’s frustrating is that they never actually swept the street. (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking for recommendations for dry-cleaners. Specifically, any that specialize in smells. I have a good daily one, love them (shout out to Q n Q on V St) but I have a thrifted vintage item that has some serious storage funk that could probably use some extra special love and attention. I was just wondering if anyone had any similar experience and could give a recommendation? Thanks so much!”
“Dear PoPville,
A heads up for folks in Columbia Heights. I was walking home from the DC USA Target complex and there was a guy on Irving Street between 14th and 15th, (more…)
National Mall NPS
From the National Park Service:
“Repairs are underway on a sinkhole under the National Mall turf panels between 12th and 14th streets. This is just one of many projects going on to make #WashingtonDC safe & beautiful in the buildup to the 250th anniversary of American Independence in July. #Freedom250″
From an email:
“After nearly a decade rolling along H Street NE, the DC Streetcar is nearing its final stop. On Sunday, March 29, the public is invited to gather for “The Last Ride,” a send-off that leans into humor, nostalgia, and just a little bit of chaos.
Hosted at Gallery O on H from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the free event brings together neighbors, artists, and the streetcar-curious for an evening of live music, drinks, and the opportunity for questionable open mic eulogies. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what these are? They are by the Capitol. There are probably 8 of them on 2nd, Constitution, etc.”
I believe in the past we’ve been told these are used by the DC Department of Transportation to count cars/vehicles for planning purposes? Anyone know if that’s the case here too?
photo by Eric P.
From WABA:
“Following more than a month of rumors, signs went up on East Basin Drive last Thursday announcing that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to remove sections of the 15th Street Protected Bike Lane from Constitution Avenue to the Jefferson Memorial, beginning today, March 23rd, 2026.
On Sunday, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association sent a letter to Department of the Interior (of which NPS is a part), indicating that the organization intends to sue to block the removal of the lanes, on the basis that: (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Eric for sending from Navy Yard near Nats Park. The liquor license placard for Skylark says: (more…)
Checking in on the Cherries – A little chilly today – “cherry blossoms are still holding at Stage 5”
photo by angela n.
From NPS:
“The cherry blossoms are still holding at Stage 5: Puffy White. Peak Bloom could be here in a day or two. Please: (more…)
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls and a Paul Bakery before them.
Last week we shared the, what was to be a bit, premature news from PopUp Bagels:
“We’re excited to announce that PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous, but Known®” bagel shop, will open its first Washington D.C. store in Georgetown at 1078 Wisconsin Avenue NW on March 27. Please note, due to construction timelines, the confirmed opening dates can be slightly influx and could be subject to change.”
Alas, March 27th was indeed influx. I’m now told that date is no longer on track but an April opening is the goal and we’ll be given one week notice so as not to miss it. Just a little bit longer!
ICYMI: (more…)