photo by Caroline Angelo
From a media advisory:
“Free Lunch Service at Canal Park in Navy Yard – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to furloughed federal workers and their families.
The community lunch will take place Monday, October 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Canal Park in Navy Yard, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I thought that new advertising billboards were not permitted in DC. This recently appeared on the new oval between Nats Park and the Frederick Douglass Bridge…” (more…)
photo by Eric Spiegel
An increase from the more common 11 (LOUD) rounds…
From Alert DC:
“October 7, at 9AM, a total of 18 (LOUD) rounds will be fired as part of a gun salute being conducted at the Washington Navy Yard.”
From Alert DC:
“October 3, at 12PM, a total of 11 (LOUD) rounds will be fired as part of a gun salute being conducted at the Washington Navy Yard.”
photo by Eric Spiegel
From Alert DC: “The United States Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capitol Region at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 11:05 AM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.
There was a time… photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Escalator replacement project at Navy Yard to close Half Street entrance until March 2026
The station will remain open with access via the New Jersey Ave. entrance
Plan ahead for trips to and from Navy Yard this fall and winter. Beginning Monday, Sept. 29, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The city is running generators to power floodlights during the day in Navy Yard. What is the point? What agency is burning cash on this idiocy? There are seven of them around “The Yards” – all running.”
“Mulberry Lane (300 Tingey Street, SE)
A play café & co-working space bringing balanced family fun to Del Ray, Alexandria and Washington, D.C.”
“The streets have been buzzing ✨ and the wait is finally over… Mulberry Lane DC opens its doors October 1st! 🐝 💛 We’re bringing our cafe magic to Navy Yard, along side our friends @goldfinchsocial 💻 @theroostdc and @carusosgrocery 🧑🍳 In case you haven’t heard 📢 we are a play cafe where adults can sip lattes and work (or sip cocktails from @showofhandsdc and relax!) while the little ones explore our space. (more…)
From a press release:
“On Sunday, September 28 from 12–4pm, Marv’s Dogs will pop up at Problem Child with an afternoon of Chicago-style hot dogs just steps from Nationals Park. Guests will get a taste of Marv’s Dogs ahead of the brand’s brick-and-mortar opening in Tenleytown (4936 Wisconsin Ave NW) later this fall.
The timing couldn’t be better: (more…)
