“Dear PoPville,
Male (around 5’8, slight build) at outside Petworth Metro accosting people (including myself) wearing a red hoodie over his head, mirrored sunglasses, and a greenish jacket. Purposefully gets in people’s way and then claims (more…)
Petworth
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
This is not a drill. It is so happening! Finally…?
Thanks to Sarah for sending the menu installation at Wendy’s (above) yesterday. And thanks to Chloe for sending the update below: (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Lydia for sending the, potentially, long awaited Wendy’s news this morning:
“Reporting that the fence is down at the Georgia Ave Wendy’s!!! Who knows what that means for reopening but it was a nice surprise to encounter this morning.” (more…)
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203-205 Upshur Street, NW
A reader writes asking about the status of “the record store/coffee shop Wake Me, Shake Me — long in the works — from Neptune/Showtime…”
Wake Me, Shake Me – tells me they have only one inspection left and hope to open in about a month.
And while we’re on the block, next door, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to let everyone know that the Feds are now policing our local parks as well. Last night, a parent was detained by 10 federal agents at Petworth Rec Center for having an open container. They had no jurisdiction to arrest him (more…)
4900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Thanks to John and Matt for sending.
The liquor license placard for KVIC Restaurant Bar says: (more…)
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“Hi Dad,
I know Danny and I are obviously the best gifts you could ask for, but I thought a PoPville shout-out would be pretty cool too!
My family moved into Petworth around the time my brother was born, (more…)
photo by Leigh LaHood
“Dear PoPville,
We hope you can help us spread the word about an opportunity to support students at Theodore Roosevelt HS next Wednesday.
We figured the readers of PoPville might be interested in volunteering for a morning to make some pretty cool impact!
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Mock interviewers needed to support local youth!
Help students at Theodore Roosevelt High School (4301 13th St. NW) score summer jobs as they prepare for interviews in the coming weeks and months. Dedicate at least one hour on Wednesday, March 18 from 8:30am-12:00pm to sharpen their interview skills and help build their confidence!
Volunteers must register here to participate. (more…)
a look at some of the goods at newly opened DC Al Toque
“Latin Cuisine • Bakery Café • Eventos • Bar
🇻🇪 Sabor venezolano en Washington DC
🥟 Empanadas venezolanas
🫓 Arepas
🍳 Desayuno criollo
🥑 Aguacate fresco
🍖 Carne mechada
🍔 Hamburguesas especiales
☕ Café y panadería”
“Dear PoPville,
We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!! DC Al Toque, is having its soft opening today. The Arepas and Pastries look delicious!! The address is 3910 14th St NW.”
Many more photos plus the menu below: (more…)
3800 block Kansas Ave, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS
Thanks to A. for reporting: “Several fire trucks (4+) , ambulances (3+) and other emergency vehicles dispatched to Kansas and Randolph to combat what looks like a rowhouse with smoke billowing out.” (more…)