3617 Fessenden Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We just installed a little free puzzle library in front of our home yesterday, and would love to let folks know. It is at 3617 Fessenden St NW (between Connecticut and Nebraska Ave NW).“
photos via NPS
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what the scoop is on the fate of the Rock Creek Tennis Center? I was playing there and learned that the management contract expired on Saturday 2/28 with no new contract in sight. This means that as of Sunday, March 1, all classes and clinics are canceled; coaches and contractors lose their jobs; and court access is suspended. At least that’s what the staff told me. They know nothing about what happens next. Do you?”
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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This renovated Park View rowhome comes with a lower unit already renting for $2,575 a month: 1011 Otis Pl NW
- Four-level 2022 renovation
- Income unit renting $2,575/month
- Floating wrought-iron staircase
- Lower suite with private entrance + kitchen
- Park View/Petworth corridor
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From the National Portrait Gallery:
“Portraiture Festival & Performance of “Forever Is a Feeling” by Moveius Contemporary Ballet
WHAT: Portraiture Festival & Performance of “Forever Is a Feeling” by Moveius Contemporary Ballet
WHEN: Saturday, March 14
Festival: 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Performance: 3:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
WHERE: Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery—Kogod Courtyard
Eighth and G streets N.W.
The National Portrait Gallery will celebrate art, identity and creativity with its Portraiture Festival, a daylong event for all ages centered on “The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today.” This exhibition is the latest installment of the museum’s Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition, held every three years to showcase the next wave of contemporary portraiture by artists from across the United States. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
As an addendum to the post about snow removal doing damage to bike lane infrastructure- (more…)
Bring the whole family for an evening of food, music, and unbeatable views. Avoid the crowds of the National Mall and give back to your community veterans. Grab a bite from a stacked lineup of local favorites — Capt. Cookie, The Hitching Post, Kona Ice, Timber Pizza, Rocklands BBQ, Tender Rib, Tea Love Boba, and City-State Beer.
Activities & Entertainment:
“Dear PoPville,
I can confirm that prices have suddenly skyrocketed 2x-5x. I have already paid almost $2000 dollars in 2026. At the pace I’m going (see attached), I’ll be looking at $10,000 this year.
I live alone and pay $250-$350 a month since October 2025, (more…)
901 G Street, NW
Ed. Note: Not the point, obviously, but did they really have to screw this into the tree…?
“Dear PoPville,
Here’s a pic of new signage on the block of G Street NW between 9th and 10th, home to the flagship MLK DC library. People sleep in front of the library at night but they clear out the front of the building in the morning. (more…)
1828 L Street, NW
Yo! Speaking my language.
Goodness from Mikey and Mel’s:
“🚨 DC 🚨
We’ve got a 🔥 LUNCH SPECIAL just for YOU!!!! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is a longshot, but I thought worth a try. My wife lost her wedding band sometime during her train ride (Amtrak regional #107, approximately 10 pm arrival at Union Station) and the Uber ride home. She went back to the train the night she lost it (big round of applause to the lovely Amtrak staff who very kindly helped her look) and looked through the entire car she was in and the path she took out of the station. No luck with lost and found or the Uber either, (more…)
2634 Adams Mill Road, NW
Been waiting a long time for this. Wait no longer: (more…)