Thanks to Josh for sending above: “this sad little orange tree, abandoned mid-sidewalk, lights still on, seems to merit some (dis)honorable mention…”
Note: Last Christmas Tree in Town starts every year on Saint Patrick’s Day. Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
And the awesome map above is from Casey Trees: (more…)
103 Rhode Island Ave, NW
“10-Seat Noodle Bar in Washington DC. Offering 24 Hour Halal Beef Bone Pho Broth, Vegan Friendly and Seed Oil Free!
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand”
Phoxotic opened here in Bloomingdale back in June, 2025. And now they’re applying for a liquor license: (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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17th and S Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Large police presence and a wrong way car at around 1230 am this morning at S Street Dog park — I heard some mention of a car jacking gone wrong but any more details? Police response was pretty wild — secret service, national park and national guard.”
Anyone else hear about this?
photo courtesy Dupont Circle BID
Saturday, March 7th:
“In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Dupont Circle BID will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. in Dupont Circle park. Festivities begin with upbeat Indian music spun by DJ Pandu, followed by Indian cultural dancing on stage by renowned dance troupes including Studio Dhoom. Free to dance!”
From an email:
“India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, known as the Festival of Colors, which welcomes the season of spring, will be celebrated on Saturday March 7 at Dupont Circle Park from noon until 4 p.m. (more…)
photo by Erin
Good reminder from Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration:
“Daylight Saving Time will begin at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
To compensate for the “lost hour,” (more…)
WMATA reported around 1pm: “Red Line: Customers will experience delays in both directions due to a trespasser struck by a train at Brookland.” (more…)
Ah this is a tough one. A Capitals legend for sure. From the Capitals:
“The Washington Capitals have acquired a conditional first-round pick in either the 2026 NHL Draft or the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Anaheim Ducks for defenseman John Carlson.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On Tuesday my car was struck by a Capital Bikeshare E-bike rider while it was parked in front of my home. These are big heavy bikes, so it smashed the taillight and scratched the side of the car. The bike was also significantly damaged and abandoned in front of our car. I am surprised the person was able to walk away. I have security camera footage of the incident and the rider appeared to be a young teenager, presumably under the age to rent an e-bike per Capital Bikeshare’s policy.
I reached out to Lyft (the operator of Capital Bikeshare) to discuss the incident and (more…)
3123 – 3125 M Street, NW
Holy moly long time coming.
Ri Ra Irish Pub closed here back in January 2020. Ri Ra Irish Pub had opened in the former Mie N Yu space back in late December 2013.
The new liquor license placard posted for a to be named spot (though licensed to Freedom Alley, LLC) says: (more…)