“Dear PoPville,
Why is the Capitol reflecting pond so smelly? Could NPS install a fountain or bubbler?”
Does it get drained/cleaned like the Lincoln reflecting pool does every year?
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Capitol Hill
Thanks to planetwaves for sharing with us: “a new sculpture was installed yesterday in front of the eastern market Metro.”
“Jay Coleman is a Washington, D.C. based artist specializing in realistic and arbitrary color murals. as a sculptor, he works in bronze as well as reporposed materials.”
303 Massachusetts Ave, NE
“The Second Address
Open Tuesday – Sunday
8am until 3pm”
Thanks to Kate for sending:
“I want to spread the word about a lovely new cafe / restaurant / communal space on Capitol Hill, The Second Address. The owner and staff are warm and friendly, (more…)
Carla Hall, photo by Jonathan Pushnik
Last week we broke the news that bumblebirds would be replacing the Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill.
From a press release:
“bumblebirds, a fast-casual pop-in celebrating Southern fried chicken sandwiches, spirited cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality, will open Monday, March 16, 2026 at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Celebrity chef, bestselling author, and beloved television personality Carla Hall is partnering with Washington, D.C.-based Sunnyside Restaurant Group, the family-run restaurant company led by The Mendelsohns—Cathy, Harvey, Micheline, and Spike—to share a concept that’s equal parts flavor, fun, and personal history.
A longtime DMV resident, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone done a backstory on the gas station between Union Station and the Capitol with the crazy gas prices? What is the deal and why do federal vehicles use it? What’s the deal?”
We’ve talked about crazy gas station prices from time to time: September 26, 2017: Does Exxon’s Gas Come with a side of Bacon or something?
and more recently (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m watching construction at the Marine Barracks Annex at 7th & L Street SE and when I look up some of the documents, they state there will be a 105 foot entry tower. BUT, the documents reference the Height Limit Act, (more…)
Yesterday afternoon we shared a Good Stuff Eatery Update (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE): Next Concept opening March 16th!! A tipster has filled in the gaps. When Good Stuff first announced their new plans that they’ll “hatch something brand-new in the space.” So this tracks!!
Sunny Side Restaurant Group’s website says:
“BUMBLE BIRDS
Some folks say it’s in our secret recipe, others claim it’s the quality of our birds. We say that what makes Bumble Birds chicken extraordinary — in fact, something worth squawking about — is more than just chicken. Don’t get us wrong: (more…)
303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
On February 10th we learned that Good Stuff Eatery closed on Capitol Hill, will “hatch something brand-new in the space.”
Not a ton of info but Good Stuff Eatery shares a tease about what’s coming in its place on Capitol Hill: (more…)
From a press release:
“On Tuesday, February 24, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. The State of the Union Address is a designated National Special Security Event (NSSE) and will bring significant activity and heightened security to Downtown DC. (more…)