photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday, while waiting for a court at Banneker, I overheard a group shaming pickleball players. They were making comments like, “Why are we even allowing them?” and “They should leave room for serious sport players.”
Beyond the “high school bully” tone, (more…)
3012 Georgia Ave, NW (between Columbia Rd and Irving St)
From an email:
“Bruce Monroe Community Garden is looking for a few extra hands for a soil delivery day on Tuesday, April 21. We are opening this up to the community to ensure we have enough people for this big effort ( If anyone’s up for a few hours outdoors helping move soil at the garden, we’d love to have them!
Details: (more…)
2851 Georgia Ave NW previously home to Sweetpea’s Classic Soul Food (and many others.)
“Dear PoPville,
Just got food from a new place that just opened of Georgia Ave called Good Eats DC. I talked to one of the owners and they said they just opened up last week. They have a pretty good selection of food options. Here are some pictures of the menu.” (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
On January 2nd we broke the news that “Capa Tosta changing to Ulivo (DC) in Park View / Pleasant Plains”.
Thanks to Chris for passing on the Ulivo opening flyer: (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
ICYMI: July 29, 2021 – Check outs some great photos of Capa Tosta, recently opened on Sherman Ave.
Thanks to Chris for sending: “There is work being done at the former Capa Tosta on Sherman Ave. Progress!” (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
ICYMI: July 29, 2021 – Check outs some great photos of Capa Tosta, recently opened on Sherman Ave.
“Dear PoPville,
When you go to the Capa Tosta‘s website it has this message on it saying that it is closed. Looks like it may be changing to an Ulivo restaurant similar to the one they have in NYC.”
‘Capa Tosta is Closed. Ulivo is Opening Soon. We’ll be opening our doors with a brand new name, look, and feel in the new year.’ (more…)
Unexcpeced on these freezing December days but awesome: (more…)
2601 Sherman Avenue, NW
Updates when we learn more about the new concept opening here.
Thanks to Gabriel for sending the final Cap and Stem update. Cap and Stem writes: “Thank you for two beautiful years” (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 24, 2025, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, Howard University Homecoming Weekend events will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
Thanks to Alyssa for sending: “Another closure as a part of Howard’s Wonder Plaza remodeling initiative.
The Potbelly is definitely closed and I think you’ve shared Negril’s moving plans already!”
STAY TUNED for more on the redevelopment coming.