34th and M Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’m so torn on this one. Will I really miss it? Sort of. But every time I have walked by this space, either as the now-gone Starbucks, or as Capriotti’s sandwich shop before it, or that godawful Philly Pizza where students, tourists, high school drinkers, and young military types splashed ranch dressing on 2 a.m. slices before barfing them on the street, I have longed for something more in the spirit of (more…)



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“Dear PoPville,

My husband was hit by a car going in reverse while we were walking in a crosswalk at a 4 way stop, right outside 9:30 club – the corner of V & 8th. It happened around 12:45am and the plate was Virginia.”

The driver rolled down the window to ask if he was okay- when I said no, he sped off.

Any chance you might be able to post asking for anyone to submit any info/photos/video they may have?”

If you have info please email me at [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP. Thank you.


SNALLYGASTER 2025
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11TH
Basilisk – VIP: 12pm – 6pm (SOLD OUT)
Kraken – GA: 2pm – 6pm – BUY TICKETS HERE

From Snallygaster:

“Snallygaster is the District’s biggest & beastliest beer festival, bar none. And, on October 11th, the merry monster makes its triumphant return to DC for its 13th year as a rollicking tribute to the wonderful world of craft beer. Festival goers can expect a mind-boggling selection of over 450 highly sought-after brews on draft from nearly 175 of the finest American and international producers set against a backdrop of local food trucks and two stages of live music.

Brought to you by the minds behind DC’s Bluejacket, ChurchKey, The Sovereign, Shelter and more, this is far and away the biggest event of the year for beer geeks of every stripe. (more…)


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