925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave

Thanks to J. and M. for sending: “New sign spotted at U and Vermont! At the defunct crab house at Vermont and U across from Service Bar. Or…maybe not. My husband pointed out to me that this is the name of the Vietnamese spot further east at 634 Florida. No clue what the sign is doing here!” (more…)



Tango Pastry at 408 H Street, NE

“Dear PoPville,

A friendly reminder to the community to spread some love to their local businesses on H Street NE would be much appreciated… at least three got broken into last night with cash registers and technology stolen. I’m sure it will be more once people start getting to work and realizing what happened. (more…)


Thanks to Megan for sharing the GoFundMe:

“The PTO of Ida B. Wells Middle School and the PSCO of John Lewis Elementary School are reaching out as neighbors and fellow Ward 4 community members who care deeply about the Hernandez family.

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after dropping his child off at John Lewis Elementary School, our neighbor and friend was suddenly detained by federal agents on his way to work. He has been held at a detention center in Chantilly, Virginia for one week and has since been moved to a detention center in Texas. His wife has only been able to speak with him twice.

The family has called Petworth home for the past eight years. (more…)


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