2475 18th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for D Light Café (formerly the cafe space at Songybyrd) says:

“A Restaurant that will serve breakfast, lunch, pastries, and dinner with a Total Occupancy Load
of 40 and seating for 40 inside. Sidewalk Café with 18 seats.”

Stay tuned. As for Songbyrd: (more…)


You know this. I know you know this. A reminder never hurts. Should you happen to spot this bike please email me at [email protected] and I’ll poss on to OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I had my priority continuum onyx stolen last night on the 700 block of Park Road NW (Park View). It was in our backyard (behind our 9 ft tall fence!) hidden behind our cars. Someone had to see into our backyard well enough to 1) jump the fence, 2) get it back over the 9 ft tall fence, and 3) navigate the small pond we have back there (which looks like they got pretty wet). (more…)


From Dupont Underground:

Art All Night ft. Dupont’s Basement

Saturday, September 25, 2021 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 26, 2021 12:00 AM
Reserve Free Tickets
Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Circle, NW

Have you ever noticed how you find things you never would’ve imagined in your relative’s basement? Dupont Underground is hosting a Dupont’s Basement night market, featuring fancily strange and unique visual and musical artists. Called a “funky flea market”; Dupont’s Basement features an eclectic array of local artists and entrepreneurs creating unique items from jewelry to art, vintage clothes, and prints to sweets!

For your listening pleasure there will be live performances “cult-fiction rock and roll band Ladygod followed by a DJ set by DJ Bri Mafia. (more…)



via google maps

Ed. Note: If you have any info please email me at [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP. Thanks.

“Dear PoPville,

I got a very minor dog bite on Shepherd Street near 14th on Sunday around 3pm. I was not injured but the bite broke the skin and I’d feel a lot better if I could verify the dog’s vaccination history. (more…)



1651 11th Street, NW between Q and R

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about the reopening of the recreation facilities on 9th Street (dog park/basketball court/skate park). I have gotten no information from the ANC, the Council 1 Reps or the DC Parks Department. Looks ready to go.”

Another reader writes: “Shaw dog park is still not open despite the city advertising that it was opening the end of august.”

Shaw Dog Park writes: “We are working to remain in touch with @DCDPR and will share opening details when we have them.”


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