5037 Connecticut Ave, NW

From an email:

“Comet Ping Pong introduces our Spring Outdoor Music Series in our Parking Lot Pizza Garden!

Beginning May 26th and continuing into July, we will present a series of 7:00pm concerts in the Comet Ping Pong parking lot for a limited audience of pre-reserved, seated, dine-in guests. The Spring schedule features artists ranging from folk and bluegrass to indie rock and synth pop and each performance will feature a comedy opening act to be announced. Read More

Connecticut and Albermarle Street, NW

Thanks to Amanda for sending: “I noticed a sign for Shemali’s at the old Diplomat Cleaners at Connecticut and Albemarle – looks like the neighborhood is getting a Lebanese market.” Read More

5027 Connecticut Ave, NW next to Muchas Gracias in the Sugar Fox space.

All is not awful!! According to Little Sesame’s website hours will be:

“5PM-9PM Wednesday-Saturday” Read More

Near one of my all time favorites on Audubon Terrace, NW in Forest Hills overlooking Soapstone Valley Park (connected to Rock Creek Park). Read More

Photo by Margaret O’Gorman

Thanks to Margaret for sending from Forest Hills. Read More

Thanks to Tom for sending: “found this in Forest Hills on Upton St. NW.”

It had been 23 days since our last stolen wheels report.

Photo by Nu Wexler

From the National Park Service:

“The U.S. Park Police and National Park Service have temporarily closed Beach Drive between Park Road NW / Tilden Street NW (near Peirce Mill) and Blagden Road NW following heavy rains to ensure public safety. No accidents have been reported in this area. This section of the road and the adjacent area will remain closed as engineers and work crews complete a storm water damage assessment. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know anything about the live opera performance that took place next to the Pierce house in Rock Creek Park Sunday (Aug 30) afternoon? Like who the performers were? They were each spectacular. I randomly stumbled into it on a bike ride. Thank you!”

Photo by Pablo Raw

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping you can help me find a Good Samaritan who helped out my family today.

While on a short hike with just our 3-year old this morning (without her phone! or telling us where she was going!), my mom suffered a bad fall and hurt her foot. They were able to flag a car on Broad Branch Rd near 27th St NW, and this incredible woman stopped, gave my mom a mask, and drove them both home. My mom was too pained and stressed to get her name, but I’d love to get in touch to express my profound gratitude. Picking up an injured stranger during a pandemic is a special kind of selflessness, and I’m so thankful to have my mom and daughter home safe (and in my mom’s case, on her way to the ER for X-rays).”

Ed. Note: If this is you please email me at [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.