4th and 6th Street, NE at Maryland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Thanks to L. for sending the “update regarding the park remodel. It’s complete and new benches.” (more…)
Capitol Hill
from the PoPville archives circa 2008
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if anyone else has been experiencing a recent rash of trash can thefts.
I’ve lived in the same building in Capitol Hill for the past 4+ years and never had any issues, but in less than a year we’ve now had our city trash can mysteriously disappear three times (on June 23, April 13, and May 26). The first time we assumed it was taken my accident by a neighbor, until it never turned back up. The second time was less amusing, especially since despite many calls to 311 and filing a police report at their request we still hadn’t received a replacement after months. Our small 3-unit building only has two cans total, so that meant when the second can was taken (stolen?) we didn’t have anywhere to put trash at all for a couple weeks. Finally after contacting the casework team for our councilmember we received a replacement less than a month ago… Only for it to disappear again this morning (Tuesday) by 10 a.m. (more…)
A rather confusing post from bumblebirds (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE) yesterday (thanks to all who passed it on to us):
“Drop in to the pop in because it was never meant to last forever (and you really don’t want to miss it!).
Update: The pop up was scheduled to go thru June so don’t panic we are still open and we can’t wait to see you. Don’t miss your chance to come in!”
I emailed bumblebirds PR for some clarification and was told: (more…)
“The center turf area at Stanton Park will be closed for restoration of the General Nathanael Greene statue through mid‑June. Thank you for your patience as we work to preserve this historic landmark.”
Thanks to Luqman for sending the action at Stanton Park (“located at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Northeast, Washington, D.C. It is bounded by 4th Street to the west and 6th Street to the east.”):
“I wanted to share this with you as I saw during my walk at Stanton Park in NE near Union Station.”
More photos: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Big tree split overnight at 3rd / D / Mass NE in a pocket park by Schneider liquor store. The city screwing signage into the tree sure didn’t help its health: (more…)
photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
Sunday (4/12) I was walking my dog near Lincoln park between 3-4pm. My dog and I were standing at East Cap and 11th waiting to cross toward the park when a group of young boys on bikes and scooters came from the north, presumably from a baseball game since they were all dressed similarly in a dark green uniform. The first boy biked across 11th into the park without looking both ways, but there was no traffic coming. Immediately after, (more…)
Thanks to Bobbie Brinegar for sharing a couple of photos from Boulangerie Saint Georges‘ opening day: (more…)
303 7th Street, SE
From an email:
“Boulangerie Saint Georges is an authentic French bakery bringing traditional French baking techniques to Capitol Hill. The bakery’s pastries and breads are crafted daily by a French pastry chef and a baker, with everything made in-house from viennoiserie and pastries to breads, sandwiches, and seasonal offerings.
The space includes a large, dog-friendly patio and is designed to feel like a true neighborhood boulangerie, welcoming both commuters and locals throughout the day.
We’ll be opening on Saturday, April 11.
Details below: (more…)
101 Constitution Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Atlas Restaurant Group today announced the forthcoming addition of 101 Constitution Ave in Washington, DC to its acclaimed roster of properties across the country. Atlas, one of Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Companies in the Mid-Atlantic,” will transform the former Charlie Palmer Steak space into their acclaimed American steakhouse concept, The Ruxton. The Ruxton DC’s debut continues Atlas’s strategic expansion across the United States and is slated to open in Spring 2027. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Why is the Capitol reflecting pond so smelly? Could NPS install a fountain or bubbler?”
Does it get drained/cleaned like the Lincoln reflecting pool does every year?