“Dear PoPville,

There’s been an abandoned car sitting on Virginia Ave SE between 6th and 7th street. There’s no parking along this stretch but there are three lanes of active traffic, one of which this car is blocking. It’s been there for at least two weeks. It had a ticket written right away but nothing has been done about it. (more…)


From the Kennedy Center:

OPERA IN THE OUTFIELD IS BACK!

FREE! Sat., Aug. 28 at Nationals Park

Sit in the outfield for an unforgettable screening of Rossini’s Cinderella on the high-definition scoreboard! The fun begins at 5 p.m. with photo ops, prizes, performances by local artists, a screening of SLOPERA! A Bite-Sized Opera, arts and crafts, and more. Grab food and drinks, then settle in for the broadcast at 7 p.m.!”


From Ice Cream Jubilee (301 Water Street, SE; 1407 T Street, NW):

“Ice Cream Jubilee was just named as America’s Best Ice Cream by People Magazine and the Today Show!

People.com, “10 of Our Favorite Ice Cream Shops in the U.S.

Today.com, “41 of the Best Scoop Shops And Frozen Treat Brands in the US

We’re also launching NEW Blueberry ice cream pies and New flavors to celebrate July 4 and President Biden’s favorite ice cream, Vanilla Chocolate Chip! (more…)



courtesy Kilwins

From an email:

“We are excited to announce the news of Kilwins opening its first Location in Washington D.C. in the Navy Yard across the street from Nationals Park.

Kilwins D.C. opened it’s first location in the District of Columbia on Monday June 28th across the street from Nationals Park in the Navy Yard (1250 Half St SE). Kilwins known for its original recipe ice cream and Mackinac Island fudge is originally from Petoskey, Michigan and has 147 franchise locations across the United States. Kilwins was started in 1947 by Don and Katy Kilwin that began as a chocolate and confections store. (more…)



1115 New Jersey Avenue, SE right outside the metro photo by Kristi Clough

Thanks to Kristi for sending: “I’m excited to report that the Gregorys Coffee in Navy Yard opened today (Thursday)! Coffee’s good & I’m looking forward to trying nearly everything on their menu (look at the Cold Brew Bar list!). I love that they’re offering a more creative & healthier menu than competitors” (more…)


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