“Dear PoPville,
The past two days there has been a woman sitting on the sidewalk and begging in Columbia Heights. She has a child – a girl maybe 3-4 years old always seeming to be asleep in her lap, but definitely not appearing to be a normal situation of a child napping.
Today (Wednesday) I passed 3 hours apart and the child was still “sleeping.” (more…)
1624 Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There is a new Tonkatsu lunch venue on Q st, inside Hank’s. A Yakitori chef, Blake, started a lunch Tonkatsu pop-up from Tue to Fri at Hank’s Oyster Bar when they are not open. I think we haven’t had the real Tonkatsu in Washington DC until last month; the Tonkatsu at Katsu Kyu is fried in lard, which makes the deep flavor. Their Tonkatsu (I tried Loin) is thick, unlike thin slices you usually find in restaurants. Cooking thick meat perfectly requires knowledge and experience. (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending the latest on Monday:
“First it’s higher fence, then black obscuring fabric. Today they (more…)
Thanks to D. for sending the latest from Logan Circle: “how sad, pathetic and gross!”
UPDATE: The sign has been, uh, updated… check it out: (more…)
1850 M Street, NW
ICYMI: DC’s first Springbone Kitchen opened in Georgetown back in December.
Thanks to N. for sending:
“Springbone is opening a new location at the old Roti location.
They will handout sample soups for the rest of the week!” (more…)
via google maps
MPD first reported at 12:20pm: “Alert: Shooting investigation in the 1000 block of Lamont Street, NW. (more…)
more photos below
“Dear PoPville,
We are experiencing a mysterious issue in my neighborhood. For the handful of years I’ve lived on this specific block, I’ve seen food mysteriously appear on the sidewalk anywhere from once to twice a week. It usually appears to be (more…)
3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what is happening with Pop’s bagels in Mount Pleasant? They were open but the last few times I’ve tried to go they were inexplicably closed when online it said they should be open. No permanently closed sign or online post…
They are/were great to have in the neighborhood.”
Pop’s Bagels popped up in the IL Supremo Italian building (3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW) back in October.
Sadly this pop up has indeed concluded.
However the proprietor of Pops tells me: (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
“Dear PoPville,
Location: Trinidad
Not all heroes wear capes. I was walking with a friend crossing Florida to northbound Staples St NE at approximately 2 PM on Saturday 18 April 2026. My friend and I looked west-northwest on the south side of Florida Ave, and approximately in front of 1322 Florida Ave NE, we saw someone moving a Lime bike. It was perpendicular to the eastbound bike lane, completely blocking the path. This good samaritan was removing it from the bike lane and putting it on the sidewalk, parallel to the path of travel and out of the way.
I am raising awareness about two things: (more…)
ICYMI: Kayu’s new location in Dupont Circle opened in August.
“Let us take you behind the name of MORENA.
Kayu and Morena feel like two shades of warmth – both depicts comfort and home. In Tagalog, MORENA refers to a warm shade of brown, a word that celebrates the natural beauty of sun-kissed skin.
It’s deeply meaningful to create spaces that feel personal, welcoming, and reflective of who we are.”
The good news from Morena:
“We’re ready to welcome you.
Our highly anticipated grand opening is finally here!
Saturday, April 25 at 9AM 1633 17th St NW (more…)