1338 U Street, NW
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U Street Fish and Chips is coming to the former home of Peking Express, U & Jerk and others. (more…)
“It’s that time of year again, our annual Bloomingdale Community Day is THIS Saturday, May 17 9 am – 3 pm (Rain date May 18)!
It’s the annual fundraiser for the completely community-run Crispus Attucks Park! Come for free kids activities, foods from local restaurants, an adorable dog show, live music, and local vendors!”
247 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all who sent the sad note from Meats and Foods: (more…)
601 K Street, NW
Thanks to Jessy for sending the H&H Bagels update: (more…)
508 H Street, NE
Thanks to James for sending: “Excited to see that we may finally have a clothing store on H Street: seems “I’m So DC” is coming to H Street NE!”
Ed. Note: RIP Fashion One and the others but stay tuned for an opening date for this new spot!
From an email:
“The DMV’s oldest (since 1987!) and biggest (130+ people/families selling stuff at 80+ Adams Morgan addresses!) community yard sale is happening on Saturday (5/17, 9AM-1PM+). See the map below.
This year, we have more sellers at more addresses than we have EVER had in our 38-year history! Like 2x-3x what we had last year! (more…)
1406 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Folks that live in the area brought down the barrel and the cones.
The local business owners have been calling 311 and asking for help. DDOT representatives were here this week looking at the problem.
Our collective concern is that if this isn’t fixed before the Pride Parade, the potential exists for someone to be hurt. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Northwest.
On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., First District officers responded to the intersection of 7th Street and New York Avenue, Northwest for report of a crash. A stolen White 2017 Infiniti QX60 traveling northbound on 7th Street struck a motor driven cycle at the intersection. The occupants of the stolen Infiniti fled on foot following the crash. The moped operator was located unconscious and transported to an area hospital. (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
Earlier this week, registration opened for DC Parks and Recreation summer programs. The usual list of fitness classes (strength training, Zumba, yoga, spinning, etc) typically available throughout the year were not available at all for this summer. There is plenty of pickleball programming, however (48 sections).
Reaching out to the fitness program manager has not yet yielded answers.
Is this due to budget cuts? Or is this a citywide initiative to get everyone playing pickleball? (more…)
1400 Meridian Place, NW entrance lower level on 14th Street
“Dear PoPville,
I want to give a shoutout to newly open Halal Kingz!
I live near Halal Kingz and each time I’d walk by it, Mohammed would wave to me and ask me to try it sometime. I was walking to lunch and decided that I’d try Halal Kingz after reading the reviews. Mohammed immediately greeted me, asked me about myself, and told me that he promises I’ll enjoy the falafel gyro I ordered (I’m a vegetarian). I thanked him, waited, and expected to like it like I like most falafel gyros.
Holy hell y’all. It is incredible. (more…)