Thanks to Virginia for sending this awesome shot from 16th Street Heights.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
“The 1st Afghan Chai Cart: DC-DuPont Circle M-F: 8 am – 1 pm
Premium hand-brewed Afghan Chai Lattes & More!”
I always walk past this cart on the weekends when it’s closed up and have wondered what’s the word? (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
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Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
North Capitol Street at H Street, NW
Thanks to Amber for sending: “Car hit ambulance which hit a pole at north cap and H”
From AlertDC: “DC Fire and EMS report the northbound and southbound lanes on North Capitol Street at H Street is closed due to a motor vehicle crash. (more…)
5832 Georgia Avenue, NW
This space was previously home to Brightwood Bistro, Imm Thai and Milk and Honey Cafe.
Thanks to Liz for passing on from Uptown Main Street:
“Georgia Avenue has a brand new coffeehouse! The owner and staff are looking forward to welcoming the community to Three Whistles. (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”
photo by brunofish
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone have recommendations on in-home pet sitters they’ve used and really like/trusted? i have two dogs, one of whom is disabled, so someone who has experience with special needs pets is a huge plus. (more…)
1729 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: I thought for sure this was gonna be another one of those weirdo storefronts, hell I’m not convinced it isn’t…
Flashback to 2019: Support Your Local “Video” Stores – Happy “30 Years of Love” to Capitol Video Sales
1729 Connecticut Ave, NW
Cloverleaf Institute of America’s website says:
“The Cloverleaf Institute of America is dedicated to enhancing transportation efficiency and safety through innovative freeway intersection infrastructure. (more…)
1555 34th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Update to “What’s Up w/ Volta Park: Human Remains Left Out in the Open”: “They went over and put tarps on the piles. They also have little yellow flags around them now. (more…)
Community Vigil
“In response to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a mother killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, we gather to grieve, reflect, and hold one another in community.
Sherman Circle
Thursday, January 8 | 5:30 PM (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is deeply saddened to announce the line of duty death of Officer Terry Bennett after he was struck by a vehicle while assisting a motorist on I-695.
On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Officer Bennett was assisting a motorist who ran out of gas in the eastbound lanes of I-695 near South Capitol Street. Officer Bennett was struck by a secondary motorist at a high rate of speed. Fellow officers immediately began rendering care and Bennett was transported to a local hospital. Officer Bennett succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. (more…)