201 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Alicia for sending:
“PSA: Timber is doing breakfast sammies out of the old Slash Run this am!! Just grabbed ours 🎉”
You have 45 minutes left to go get some!!
From Timber: (more…)
Petworth
left of Snappy’s at 3919 Georgia Avenue, NW
From an email:
“Yemaya’s Lounge, located at 3919 Georgia Avenue NW, recently opened as a fully licensed medical cannabis dispensary and safe-use location under the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). Yemaya’s Lounge proudly holds all required ABCA cannabis retailer licenses and endorsements, ensuring everything they do is fully compliant and safe for the community.
This isn’t just another shop. Yemaya’s Lounge was founded by a multi-generational Washingtonian who grew up in Mt. Pleasant and has lived in Petworth for more than 20 years, raising her two sons right here in our neighborhood. She created Yemaya’s Lounge to be more than a dispensary — it’s a community hub built on five key pillars: (more…)
845 Upshur Street, NW
Happy 5 years to Menya Hosaki!!
“Celebrating 5 years here at Menya Hosaki.
Beyond grateful for these past few years and to receive your love and support. We are truly thankful. (more…)
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Thanks to Megan for sharing the GoFundMe:
“The PTO of Ida B. Wells Middle School and the PSCO of John Lewis Elementary School are reaching out as neighbors and fellow Ward 4 community members who care deeply about the Hernandez family.
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after dropping his child off at John Lewis Elementary School, our neighbor and friend was suddenly detained by federal agents on his way to work. He has been held at a detention center in Chantilly, Virginia for one week and has since been moved to a detention center in Texas. His wife has only been able to speak with him twice.
The family has called Petworth home for the past eight years. (more…)
4200 Kansas Ave, NW at Georgia Ave. photo by dullshick
“Dear PoPville,
The Friends at Petworth Library are hosting a used book sale on Saturday, September 6th from 11:30am-3:30pm. All proceeds go to support the library and literacy in our Petworth community. We will have (more…)
photo by Robert Lintott
“Dear PoPville,
Sending a note to see if the community has thoughts and ideas for how we can come together to support our young people. For the past three days – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, there have been fights of high schoolers at dismissal time at Upshur/Georgia/Petworth Library area that have overwhelmed the Safe Passage team members and called for a large police response and presence. Given (more…)
possibly around 14th and S Street, NW
A tipster tells me that they heard folks from Snappy’s (3917 Georgia Ave, NW) will be opening a second location in Logan Circle/14th Street possibly around 14th and S Street, NW. I wasn’t able to confirm the location or other details but Snappy’s does confirm:
“Yeah, some of the team here are doing a second venture.”
STAY TUNED for details when they release them!
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Theresa for sending the latest look at the renovated Wendy’s, one day, coming back to Petworth.
Much better than when we last checked in earlier this month.
Could that mean… STAY TUNED.
14th and Quincy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Elizabeth Pupuseria & Deli is temporarily closed due to the current situation in our neighborhood with ICE, etc” (more…)
4532 Georgia Ave, NW
“Empanadas-TexMex- Grill”
Thanks to Terry for sending from Ricoton in Petworth: (more…)