photo by James Warner

Back in June 2023 Brookland also had a Black Bear visitor.

Thanks to Emily for passing on James’ great shot – and of course thanks to James for giving us permission to post: “Last seen running into Fort Bunker Hill Park.”

And thanks to Shireen for giving permission to share this wild photo posted at 7:02am: (more…)



52 O Street’s exterior. Photo courtesy Mike O’Brien.

From an email:

“Spend your Saturday afternoon at Washington DC’s largest art studio building. See the spaces and buy art directly from 50+ artists—painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, designers, galleries, and more. Admission is free and open to the public. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping you can spread the word about the plight of Hellbender Brewing Co., a nearly decade old NE DC institution that’s trying to party its way out of a bad situation. With a little help from its friends, Hellbender is planning an event on Saturday to raise the funds it needs to buy a new boiler and get back to brewing.

As a longtime resident of the area, I don’t want to see Hellbender go the way of 3 Stars, a great neighborhood taphouse that went under just shy of its 10th birthday. Please help save our suds!” (more…)


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