833 Kennedy Street, NW

ROUTES AND ROOT A Modern Bar & Eatery

Bringing Flavor, Culture, and Connection Back to Kennedy Street NW DC”

“Dear PoPville,

Last fall you featured a short article highlighting that Routes and Root is coming to Kennedy St NW. I wanted to reach out because we’re getting closer to bringing Routes and Root to life and I couldn’t be more excited.

Our goal is to create a bar and eatery that brings something innovative and unique to DC’s food scene—a place where great food, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and culture come together to create a true neighborhood gathering space.

We’ve recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the remaining funds needed to complete our renovations and get our doors open. (more…)



5500 block of Colorado Ave, NW

“We’re certified dog trainers committed to creating better lives for pets and people. We only use motivational and humane methods supported by science.”

Thanks to Cassandra for sending from Brightwood Park.

From Force Free DC Dog Training and Behavior Consulting: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Saturday night a good Samaritan knocked on our door because a couple of packages with our address were left inside his apartment building about a quarter mile away. He warned us that they may not be there by the time we arrived because his neighbors frequently help themselves to these packages.

My son and I followed him in our car and were shocked to see (more…)



photos via NPS

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what the scoop is on the fate of the Rock Creek Tennis Center? I was playing there and learned that the management contract expired on Saturday 2/28 with no new contract in sight. This means that as of Sunday, March 1, all classes and clinics are canceled; coaches and contractors lose their jobs; and court access is suspended. At least that’s what the staff told me. They know nothing about what happens next. Do you?”



5220 16th Street, NW

Thanks to T. for sending from the National Park Service:

“National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rock Creek Tennis Center

The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease of the Rock Creek Tennis Center located within the Rock Creek National Park. The NPS is seeeking an operator that will continue to operate the Tennis Center in a manner that will provide for recreational activites within the leased area. Details of the

The area being considered for lease is approximately 38.9 acres and consists of a 7,500-seat tennis stadium, 10 outdoor hard surface courts, 15 outdoor clay courts, a snack bar and pro shop, an office area, recreation fields, picnic areas, and a parking lot that can accomodate 856 vehicles. (more…)


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