“Dear PoPville,
What’s with the DPR children swim lesson being so oversubscribed that they fill up within a day (or even minutes!?) of the registration opening. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I was scootering to work Wednesday morning on 19th St and collided with a trash truck that was coming out of an alley. The truck was flying down the alley way too quickly onto the sidewalk and would have fully hit me if I hadn’t slammed on my brakes. (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know of any programs that connect local families with people who might not have somewhere to go for Thanksgiving, like foreign college students? We had been planning to host family members but they are unable to make it, so find ourselves with empty seats at our table for Thanksgiving!”
“Dear PoPville,
My wife and I were walking along New Hampshire Avenue from DuPont circle towards U Street. For reasons I won’t get into, we were tired, a little out of it, and walking a bike along the sidewalk. A very tall, athletic looking man (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On Wisconsin Ave., at the corner of Upton St., NW, near the new Lidl and OneLife. Here’s a picture of the sign and a picture showing how close it is to the crosswalk and intersection. (more…)
2400 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Shannon asks:
“Any suggestions for a takeout Thanksgiving dinner that’s NOT traditional turkey, cranberry sauce, pie, etc.? We’ve enjoyed CAVA (RIP) and 2Fifty in the past. Happy to pick up in the days before.”
From YELLOW:
“Thanksgiving preorders are open, habibis!
Executive Pastry Chef, Alicia Wang, and the team have come up with an exciting selection of all your favorite holiday classics – with a Levantine twist of course. Preorders are now open on our tock page for pick up on Wednesday, November 27th at either location — Georgetown or Union Market! Choose from a variety of sweet treats and fresh baked breads for your Thanksgiving table;
APPLE HALVA GALETTE
RAS EL HANOUT HONEY PECAN PIE
CHAI SPICED PUMPKIN PIE
DATE + LABNE COFFEE CAKE
BAKE AT HOME KNAFEH
GARLIC ZA’ATAR SOURDOUGH
SESAME EPI BAGUETTES”
Some early suggestions: (more…)
photo by Rukasu1
“Dear PoPville,
What are some DC kitchy calendars for 2025? I’m thinking about the Capitals holding puppies. Any other examples?”
“Dear PoPville,
A friend, not super close, but a lovely person in my general social circle, was recently hospitalized after an accident. She faces surgery and possibly a stay in rehab. Loads of people would like to stay in touch, have updates, help out with whatever.
She certainly doesn’t need to respond individually to 50 emails or texts, so does anyone have a suggestion for how to organize a central point of contact for disparate friends? Not everyone is on Facebook, or Instagram, or whatever, and with different various social circles, not everyone has everyone’s email. Is there some way to do this?”
“Dear PoPville,
If you’re thinking about a local wedding or other special event, Petworth (and 16th Street Heights/Brightwood Park) has many gems. On September 28th, Moreland’s Tavern transformed into a festive, floral setting with an elegant dining room, delicious buffet, hopping dancefloor, featuring The Experience Band and Show, and tented outdoor patios for cocktails and jazz. The staff decorated to the nines with wisteria and candles, and the service was spectacular. Afterward, the dance party continued down the street at Neptune Room, a funky dive bar on Georgia Avenue. The wedding ceremony took place earlier in the evening in the intimate garden of Friends Meeting of Washington in Dupont, which has beautifully-lit indoor and outdoor spaces for photos. San Matteo, another Petworth hot-spot, served as the venue for the Friday welcome party, offering signature cocktails and a variety of tasty Italian dishes. All vendors were local, making the wedding easy to plan and low stress, and with neighborhood charm. Check out the vendor list (Rich & Clara Wedding Vendors PDF) if you would like inspiration and information for some terrific local venues and artists.
The couple, Clara Haskell Botstein and Rich Martinelli, met in DC and live in Petworth with their orange tabby cat Lyonel, featured in PoPville in March of 2020. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking along 19th St NW towards Pennsylvania Ave around 1:30 pm (Wednesday) afternoon, and I saw an older gentleman step out of his car and fall into the small embankment as he stepped out of his car. I helped him up and called for the ambulance because (more…)