Neighborhoods - PoPville

Next Up in big Neighborhood Yard Sales – 16th Street Heights and Carter Barron East this Saturday!!

Published May 13, 2026 at 3:30PM

“Community Yard Sale: Treasure, Treats, and Talent

Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 – 14:00
4501 16tg Street, NW

One Primary Location. Hundreds of Treasures.

The Sixteenth Street Neighborhood Association (SSNA) is bringing the whole neighborhood together for a massive community yard sale! We are gathering on the spacious grounds of the Simpson-Hamline UMC for a day of bargains, treats, and family fun.

Whether you’re a professional thrifter or just looking for a fun Saturday outing, you won’t want to miss this. (more…)

#PSA

Repairs to the National Cathedral cont. “On Aug. 23, 2011, a rare 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the mid-Atlantic and caused significant damage to the Cathedral.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 2:15PM

Thanks to Chris for sending:

“After months of staging, it looks like they are starting to take the [spires] up. I ride by once a week and it was cool to spot a sculptor actually working on a piece.” (more…)

#National Cathedral

And the Action at Stanton Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 1:30PM

“The center turf area at Stanton Park will be closed for restoration of the General Nathanael Greene statue through mid‑June. Thank you for your patience as we work to preserve this historic landmark.”

Thanks to Luqman for sending the action at Stanton Park (“located at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Northeast, Washington, D.C. It is bounded by 4th Street to the west and 6th Street to the east.”):

“I wanted to share this with you as I saw during my walk at Stanton Park in NE near Union Station.”

More photos: (more…)

“Pickleball shaming at Banneker tennis courts”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 12:30PM

photo by angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday, while waiting for a court at Banneker, I overheard a group shaming pickleball players. They were making comments like, “Why are we even allowing them?” and “They should leave room for serious sport players.”

Beyond the “high school bully” tone, (more…)

#pickleball

Signs of the Times

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 12:00PM

Thanks to Larry for sending from Adams Morgan.

“DO NOT THROW TRASH OVER THE FENCE

VIOLATORS WILL BE FINE
$150.00”

NOT FINE!! Not fine at all. How many times was trash thrown over the fence before posting this sign…?

#signs of the times

Catahoula: “Cajun, Creole & Cocktails” Opens Tomorrow (Thurs.) in the old All Purpose space in Navy Yard!! Check out the menus

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 11:15AM

photo by flipsh0t

All the info on the Catahoula action in Navy Yard:

“Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails will officially celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, May 14, bringing the spirit, flavor, and energy of Louisiana to DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood. Located at 79 Potomac Ave SE, Catahoula offers guests three distinct ways to experience the concept through its main dining room French Brasserie, Wine Terrace, and Boil Garden. (more…)

#new orleans

Check Out The Puzzle Patch in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 9:35AM

Thanks to Analya for sending: “this puzzle exchange library popped up on Parkwood Place between Holmead and 14th st NW.” (more…)

#puzzles

Peek Inside Wheelhouse DC Opening Soon!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 8:25AM

5714 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Wheelhouse with some good news: “Almost there… See you soon!”

Have a look inside (those bathrooms!!): (more…)

Jerk at Nite on H Street, NE – Fin.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 12, 2026 at 3:35PM

1100 H Street, NE

Thanks to Maurice for sending the latest from H Street, NE:

“Jerk at Nite on H Street Building for Lease (more…)

#Jamaican

“they took the benches out of Grant Circle”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 12, 2026 at 2:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

Did you know they took the benches out of Grant circle/do you know why they did that? I was in the park last Monday or Tuesday and they were still there so this is recent development.”

Anyone hear what’s up? Hopefully just getting repaired/replaced like we’ve seen happen in Dupont Circle.