photo by Christopher
Reminder from AlertDC: “On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the build out and the security requirements for this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.”
ICYMI: (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending: “This guy’s been hanging out at Lowell a lot. Lots of screeching”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
3262 M Street, NW
Here’s the big news from UNIQLO: “GRAND OPENING AUGUST 28th” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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Especially *Free* Ice Cream:
“National Soft Serve Day at Marv’s!🍦 This Wednesday, August 19, the first 50 soft servs (yes, we stylize ours without the ‘e’) are FREE with the purchase of any of our signature hot dogs!
Come for the dogs. Get the soft serv. Get here early.
📍 4936 Wisconsin Ave NW”
Another great option with the bonus of being for a good cause: (more…)
Thanks to Nikki for sending this magnificent haul of “Poblanos, garlic, tomatillos, hot peppers, and assorted tomatoes. From the hinterlands.”
Great Garden Haul is made possible by the Friends of Fanny Wilkinson Society. Send your hauls to [email protected] and be sure to mention what neighborhood you are in and what you’ve grown. Thanks!
Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below on “July 2026 Sales” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
These cameras were put up in Friendship Heights by the Barrow building. Apparently (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A driver got tired of waiting for traffic and decided the bike lane was their HOV lane for a quarter mile. Unsurprisingly, the driver almost caused an accident when the light turned green at 15th and Maine SW.”
Driving Dangerously is brought to you by the Friends of the Andrea de Cesaris Society.
UPDATE: Opens Thursday.
A lot of buzz about Union Station recently… [ICYMI: “a new wave of food and beverage and retail tenants coming to Washington Union Station.”] Here’s some more for the greatest airport on the eastern seaboard!! Kidding, kidding. But this is no joke:
“Continental Club will debut as a new American cocktail parlor and lounge inside the historic station, offering an experience that celebrates the elegance of the golden age of rail travel.
Created by SHKR Hospitality, the concept pairs thoughtfully crafted cocktails featuring iconic American distilleries with elevated bites inspired by regional flavors, all within a beautifully designed space that blends vintage sophistication with contemporary hospitality coupled with iconic views of The Capitol. The menus were carefully crafted so that every cocktail and bite tells a story of the people, places and traditions that have shaped our nation. Menu highlights include: (more…)