2100 block of 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Nathaniel for sharing the photo above with us around 9:40pm Wednesday night:
“Police stopping people on 14th Street in Northwest DC as a crowd of onlookers chant in opposition.”
Another reader sends a photo from 14th and W Street, NW said to have started around 9:10pm: (more…)
400 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending:
“There is a new woman-owned organic corner market on 4th and Kennedy Streets NW – IYMA Daily Essentials. (more…)
1613 Montello Ave, NE
Thanks to Michael for sending: “For those who live in the Trinidad neighborhood, there is sad news to report, Compack Market is closed. (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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1239 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Huckberry with the good news, finally:
“Hello, Georgetown! It’s been 14 years in the making—and our first-ever store is officially open.
The space is more than just a shop—it’s the culmination of years of adventure, craftsmanship, curation, and storytelling brought to life. And we couldn’t think of a better place to kick off Huckberry in-real-life. (more…)
Thanks to Terry for sending this beauty. Anyone know what it is?
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Thanks to V. for sending: “Someone planted corn outside an apt building on Connecticut Ave in Woodley Park.”
Love it.
Random city corn plantings are the best! If it’s your remember to send the harvest/haul to us please :)
3779 Ely Place, SE
Thanks to Andrew for passing on:
“The opening of the new Fort Dupont Ice Arena has been substantially delayed. This is a huge blow to families in Wards 7 and 8.
Important Announcement Regarding Fort Dupont Ice Arena
The Board of Directors of the Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena (FFD) today released the following statement in announcing the delayed opening of the new rink in southeast Washington, DC. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
One of my daughter’s daycare teacher’s husband was detained by ICE this week. Sharing the family’s GoFundMe. This family has been such a pillar in our NW DC community the last five years and I want to show up for them in any way I can. Thank you.”
The GoFundMe says:
“Today, our family is going through one of the hardest times we could ever imagine. My husband, Ludwin Oliverio Ramírez, father of our daughters Sophia, Madeline, and Maya, was detained by ICE. Oliver has lived in this country for over 22 years. During all this time, he has worked tirelessly, contributed with dedication and love, and has been an active and supportive part of our community. (more…)
2901 Sherman Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m curious if anyone knows what’s going on with Harvard Liquor at the corner of Harvard and Sherman Avenue in Columbia Heights. I’ve seen it change ownership several times over the past couple of decades but it’s always been fairly busy. For the past month or so it’s been either sporadically open or not open at all for days at a time.“