“Dear PoPville,
The headphone snatchers are still out on the MBT. A week ago I was walking on the MBT at night near the Eckington Dog Park and two teens rode by on a Lime electric bike. A woman coming the other way yelled something and said they had just grabbed her air pods. I don’t know if she got them back but they took off so it’s unlikely.
And Friday, May 29, in broad daylight at 6 pm, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Felicia is a local senior high school student, the president of her Student Government Association, and a recipient of the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship, which awards a full ride at GWU to just ten DC high school students each year.
A stellar student who has grown up too quickly with many immigrant family responsibilities, she and her family are now being threatened with deportation.”
The GoFundMe says:
“My family is facing a critical moment as we deal with a pending immigration case just 2 days before my graduation. For the past four years, I have worked tirelessly—studying and striving to build a better future for us. Now, with graduation so close, we are confronted with costly legal fees that threaten everything we’ve worked for. The uncertainty of standing before a judge, not knowing if I will be able to return home and walk across the stage with my peers, is overwhelming. (more…)
photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing how things are looking at the reflecting pool with us yesterday (Sunday):
“The Reflecting Pool now looks like it’s being coated with roofing tar.”
And as for the UFC stage being built at the White House: (more…)
2121 P Street, NW
Maybe it’s a soft opening because their IG still says: “The wait is almost over. Michael Schlow & The Riggsby are reopening in Dupont Circle, summer 2026.” Though their website says “OPENING MAY 2026” and you can make reservations.
Thanks to Susan for sending: “The Riggsby is open on P St., NW. Expensive. Beautiful decor.” (more…)
3582 13th Street, NW
Thanks to Alex for sending:
“Hey just letting you know, Mood District on 13th in Columbia Heights is back open. It had been somewhat of a convenience store and closed last year, but reopened recently as a coffeeshop/coworking space with wifi with expanded outdoor space hidden in the back. (more…)
Independence Ave, SW &, 7th Street, SW
From an email:
“Artisan gelateria DOLCEZZA is teaming up with Flor. Coffee + Books for a tasty collaboration: handmade empanadas.
A Taste of Argentina
Starting Tuesday, June 2nd, three new varieties of handmade empanadas will be available at the DOLCEZZA artistic shipping container on the grounds of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. With the addition of Flor.’s empanadas, it’s now an ideal destination for a casual lunch, pre- or post-museum bite, midday snack, or happy hour drink.
A fitting collaboration between two Argentine-owned D.C. favorites, the empanadas join a lineup of current offerings at DOLCEZZA’s outdoor shipping container at the Hirshhorn, including canned wine, cocktails, beer, plus award-winning gelato served at one of D.C.’s most iconic summer settings. Menu highlights include: (more…)
1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP)
Man this is taking FOREVER but some visible progress is most welcome!! Thanks to Andy for sending “the old Breadline space (RIP) is getting closer to becoming Wagshal’s Grand Bodega. Wagshal’s in old Breadline space finally has signage.”
I’ll take it!
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Fred for sending this beauty from 16th and Corcoran St, NW.
“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”
*Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
4237 Wisconsin Ave, NW
A few weeks ago we shared the news that Cava was Closing Soon for Renovation/Expansion into space next door on Wisconsin.
Thanks to Cordell for passing on the update from CAVA: (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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