Captain Tim

“DC’s only waterfront tackle shop at The Yards Marina. Local gear, live bait, cold beer, and real Potomac fishing advice—by FishThePotomac.”

Grand Opening!
May 9th at 12pm

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the DC Tackle Shop — DC’s only waterfront tackle shop, right here at The Yards Marina!
🎣 Shop rods, reels, tackle & live bait
🍺 Enjoy a curated selection of beer & wine
🌊 Take in unbeatable waterfront views
🎉 Meet the FishThePotomac crew & connect with the local fishing community
🔥 Opening Day Highlights 🔥
🎁 Giveaways all day (gear, merch & more)
🏆 Contests with prizes for anglers and fans alike
🎤 Special guests from the local fishing scene
💥 Exclusive grand opening deals you won’t want to miss”

DC Tackle Shop shares this morning: (more…)


Update from MPD:

“MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD’s negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”

Thanks to Jennifer for sharing with us from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge:

“Person on top of the bridge between navy yard and anacostia – big police presence” (more…)



79 Potomac Ave, SE

Scuttlebutt: I’m hearing a new pizza options could be in the works…

“Dear PoPville,

Follow up to the AP Riverfront story – they already have plastic up in the windows presumably for the renovation of whoever is taking over the space. No permits posted yet though.” (more…)



photo by Victoria Pickering

The heads up from DC Fire and EMS:

Fireworks Notification

Tonight, 4/4/26, at approximately 8:30 pm, there will be a 15-minute fireworks display on the Anacostia River in the vicinity of Navy Yard.

This presentation is a part of the Cherry Bloss Festival Petalpalooza Celebration.

Please do not be alarmed.”

Again, tell your friends, tell ’em PoPville told you. And prepare your pets.



79 Potomac Ave, SE. photo by Mykl Wu

From an email:

“Cantina El Rey Navy Yard Reopens This Week with Tex-Mex, Bar Games, and “$7 at Seventh” Game-Day Specials

Just in time for baseball season, the team behind El Rey U Street is unveiling a new direction on the SE waterfront. Formerly El Rey Navy Yard, the space reopens April 1 as Cantina El Rey Navy Yard, a reimagined Tex-Mex cantina centered around affordable eats, strong drinks, and a more social, game-driven atmosphere. (more…)


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