
“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?

“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?

“Dear PoPville,
Do you know if there is a reason why there aren’t any fruit stands downtown near the mall and federal triangle? There are pop up farmers markets in the summer one day a week, which is great, but I often just want to buy an apple or some berries on my way into the office, (more…)

From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the introduction of the Medical Cannabis Beverage Product Amendment Act of 2026, a landmark bill designed to foster collaboration between DC’s medical cannabis and alcohol manufacturing industries. The legislation establishes a legal framework for local breweries and distilleries to partner with licensed medical cannabis manufacturers to produce cannabis-infused, alcohol-free beverages, providing economic opportunity for District businesses and increasing options for medical cannabis patients. (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

Spring is heating up in DC, and so is the real estate market, with 510+ open houses across the city this weekend, there’s something for everyone from first-time buyers to seasoned house hunters. Grab your coffee, map out your route, and get ready to explore. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

79 Potomac Ave, SE. photo by Mykl Wu
From an email:
“Cantina El Rey Navy Yard Reopens This Week with Tex-Mex, Bar Games, and “$7 at Seventh” Game-Day Specials
Just in time for baseball season, the team behind El Rey U Street is unveiling a new direction on the SE waterfront. Formerly El Rey Navy Yard, the space reopens April 1 as Cantina El Rey Navy Yard, a reimagined Tex-Mex cantina centered around affordable eats, strong drinks, and a more social, game-driven atmosphere. (more…)

*According to Dan Silverman, 29 year continuous citizen of the District of Columbia (based on thousands of miles, literally, of walkabouts) for a VARIETY of reasons to include but not limited to, Architecture, Parks/Green space, Walkability, Restaurants/Bars/Retail and as is the lingo these days – overall vibe.
Without further ado, fight: (more…)
Captiol Movement’s adult professional company, teen apprentice company, and kids company celebrate their 21st annual dance concert at the historic Lincoln Theatre. Fun for all ages!

2001 M Street, NW
Rumble opened here back in April 2019.
“Dear PoPville,
The inside of Rumble looks like it’s stripped of loose stuff (shirts for sale gone) and there’s a DC water collections sheet on the front door.” (more…)

Thanks to A. for sending yesterday morning (Thursday) from Columbia Heights: “WTF.”
Still jarring to see on our city streets, no doubt about it.

Thanks to Alexandra for capturing our friend in Dupont Circle.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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.

15th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending the downtown Maman coming soon signage.
ICYMI: The Cosi closed here back in July 2022.
You can see Maman’s Foggy Bottom menu here.
“about us (more…)

photo by Victoria Pickering
You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.
To. never miss a post, please sign up for our free daily email summaries here.
Follow PoPville on Instagram here, on X/Twitter here, on Facebook here on Threads here and on BlueSky here. Please email tips and questions to [email protected]
Get the inside, inside scoop and help PoPville’s long term viability by joining the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society. Thanks!