Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I attended the funeral for the penny on Saturday the 20th. My friends and I were standing over to the side closest to the Vietnam Memorial. A woman walked up to her friend (who was standing next to me) and joined us up on the wall to get a better view. (more…)
5220 16th Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending from the National Park Service:
“National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rock Creek Tennis Center
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a lease of the Rock Creek Tennis Center located within the Rock Creek National Park. The NPS is seeeking an operator that will continue to operate the Tennis Center in a manner that will provide for recreational activites within the leased area. Details of the
The area being considered for lease is approximately 38.9 acres and consists of a 7,500-seat tennis stadium, 10 outdoor hard surface courts, 15 outdoor clay courts, a snack bar and pro shop, an office area, recreation fields, picnic areas, and a parking lot that can accomodate 856 vehicles. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Feds get Christmas Eve and day after Christmas. DC announces a 2pm closure and reopen on Friday and says “please enjoy the extra time with your loved ones and celebrate the season”
That’s about 3 hours extra time for most people.”
Announcement from Department of Human Resources: (more…)
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026
With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Spotted this sign at Tony’s Breakfast this morning, due to a Treasury decision halting penny production, they’re rounding cash change to the nearest 5¢. Curious if other businesses are doing this too. Seems harmless.”
And at Urban Outfitters: (more…)
inside 1613 Montello Avenue, NE
Thanks to DBL for passing on the update about Montello Market (in the former Jabbo’s Compack Market space):
“Passing on the news that Montello Market is open as of December 3rd, 2025. According to the clerk on duty, Temesgen,their current hours are:
Monday – Sunday from 8am to 8pm. They may decide to stay open longer based on neighborhood demand. (more…)
Join us for a day filled with celebration, performances, and activations to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
🎉 It’s time! Northeast DC’s favorite Cinco de Mayo celebration returns to Bryant Street Market! 🇲🇽
2033 M Street, NW photo courtesy Leading DC
“Bully is a Spanish steakhouse with its feet planted on American ground. It brings the soul of Spain — the fire, the bold flavors, the generosity of the table — and merges it with the energy and pace of dining in America. The cooking is confident, the hospitality is warm, and the room always feels alive. It’s a place built for sharing, gathering, and eating with intention. That’s Bully: Spanish soul, shaped in America.”
Check out the menu here.
From a press release:
“Bully Spanish Steakhouse is now open inside the St. Gregory Hotel, introducing a neighborhood-driven Spanish steakhouse rooted in fire-forward cooking, generous hospitality, and a distinctly Washington, D.C. point of view.
At its core, Bully reinterprets the familiar steakhouse format through a Spanish lens. Live-fire grilling anchors the menu, with beef, pork, and seafood cooked simply and confidently, complemented by classic Spanish dishes such as patatas bravas, jamón and Manchego, fideuà, branzino, and picanha. Desserts like Basque cheesecake, flan, and churros round out an experience designed for sharing, repeat visits, and relaxed indulgence. (more…)
1355 H Street, NE
[Biergarten Haus opened here back on June 11th 2010. Many memories were made.]
Thanks to Julia for sending yesterday:
“Back gate at the old Biergarten was fully removed. More serious clear our and construction starting today. (Location of the new Nesso Plaza)”
“Nesso Plaza
Coming Soon | H St NE
A space for community, creativity, and local business.” (more…)
via DDOT
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service has approved an environmental assessment prepared by the District Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration to rebuild 1.5 miles of Broad Branch Road NW between Linnean Avenue NW and Beach Drive NW. The project will: (more…)
Thanks to Alex for sending this phenomenal shot from Petworth: “He actually got two rats!!”
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.
From All About Birds:
“This is probably the most common hawk in North America. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sharing the latest Bullfrog Bagels H Street news: (more…)