photo by Miki Jourdan
From AlertDC:
“On Friday, October 2, 2026, the Eastern Senior High School Homecoming Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Office of Planning (OP) transmitted the RFK Campus Master Plan to the Council of the District of Columbia. The plan establishes a framework for developing 180 acres of land along the Anacostia River as a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient riverfront campus. The DC Council will now review the plan, conduct a public hearing on September 30, 2026, and vote to adopt it by the end of the year. (more…)
1901 C Street, SE
Thanks to Stacey for sending: “Old Hill East Duffy’s (19th and C SE) will be Barkeepers Bar and Grill and is making progress! (more…)
From a press release:
“The Washington Commanders and global design firm HKS are releasing the first renderings of the new stadium’s seating bowl. Inspired by the iconic RFK Stadium, these renderings bridge past and present by showcasing the team’s focus on recreating the loud, intense, and intimate atmosphere that defined the franchise’s championship era through a continuous, unified bowl. The new stadium will pay tribute to the history of the team while leveraging the latest technology and innovation to deliver unmatched live event experiences across all levels.” (more…)
Ben shares with us yesterday: “Hi @311DCgov Our alley remains blocked by trees 12 days after the storm. App requests are marked resolved but no action taken, and trash collection is impossible. (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending: “Two within 2 blocks of each other in Hill East on Massachusetts Avenue.” (more…)
Vincent Vassal, Image of the Congressional Cemetery Swamp White Oak, 2026
From Congressional Cemetery (1801 E Street, SE):
“Historic Congressional Cemetery has achieved Level I Arboretum Accreditation through ArbNet, formally recognizing its commitment to tree stewardship, biodiversity, conservation, and public engagement. At the heart of the initiative is Congressional Cemetery’s signature Tree Walk, which invites visitors to explore more than 25 species in Washington’s Hill East neighborhood—an urban green space where history, nature, and community intersect.
The arboretum designation builds on a tradition that dates to the cemetery’s earliest days. (more…)
1221 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Ed. Note: Blunt Sluts Cannabis Club currently has a location in Adams Morgan at 2451 18th Street, NW.
Thanks to Juan for sending this Blunt Sluts Cannabis Club sighting on Pennsylvania Ave SE: (more…)
1901 C Street, SE
Duffy’s opened their Hill East location back in December 2023 and closed in February 2026.
“Dear PoPville,
New sign outside Duffy’s Hill East. That would be grand!
I’ll believe it if they take down the old flags.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
So my block 14TH Street NE between Constitution Avenue and C Street has been without water since 9:30 am (and will be until 5:30 p.m.) but DC Water forgot to actually notify us, so no one was prepared. Other nearby streets were notified but not our block. A DC Water guy told me at 10:45 am that it was a “mistake” for our block to get shut off and that it would return quickly, but it never returned.
Plot twist: (more…)