4551 Fort Drive, NW
From Councilmember Frumin:
“Wilson Aquatic Center Temporary Closure
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Wilson Aquatic Center will be closed for scheduled annual maintenance starting Monday, December 22. DPR expects the facility to reopen January 3, 2026. (more…)
If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!
Thanks to John for sending this great shot from Sandia Peak in Albuquerque, New Mexico: (more…)
1900 Wyoming Ave, NW
Thanks to John for sending the “Seasonal flare at Slurpee Park“, across from the 7-Eleven, obviously.
And thanks to Nora for sending the Floriana tree from 17th Street, NW: (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
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…)
“Dear PoPville,
There was some weird thing getting moved on Florida in Shaw last night, caused a lot of traffic. (more…)
photos by Jonathan Padget
hahaha fantastic find by Jonathan who asks: “Who’s gonna tell wmata this isn’t an elevator?” (more…)
Students, parents, caregivers, siblings and Hardy staff are all invited to join us for Hardy Middle School’s annual 5K run. ALL abilities are welcome – walkers, runners, and joggers. The race will be held RAIN OR SHINE!
Hardy has partnered with Fletcher’s Cove Parkrun for this race.
1201 Half Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
I’m so sad to hear about the news of Basebowl’s closing. It will always hold a special place in my heart — it unexpectedly became part of a fun ‘tradition’ with a new person in my life!
I met this guy in the summer of ‘24 out in the wild (in DC, meaning an ABA networking event that I crashed with a friend). We saw each other a few more times in a chaotic kind of way, but our friendship / budding romance rekindled in the spring of ‘25 with the start of baseball season.
We first stumbled upon Basebowl (more…)
You’ve had your spotify wrapped and now it’s time for your Metro Rewind:
“Metro is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 edition of Metro Rewind, your personalized ridership report, at MetroRewind.com!
Now in its third year, customers will find an all-new experience with even more data, an eye-catching art collage, and new badges to celebrate your transit-riding achievements. Keep an eye out for fun easter eggs along the way.
Rewind’s design this year is a love letter to the DMV we call home and features homages to art from across the region and nods to Metro’s past. The experience mirrors the region itself: layered, diverse, and always in motion. The collage style captures how every rider experiences the DMV differently, yet together we form one connected picture.
Metro Rewind isn’t just data — it’s a celebration of your year in transit, transforming each person’s transit history into a vivid, shareable snapshot that captures how you move across the region.
This year, your detailed report includes: (more…)
Thanks to Daniel for sharing the second tree spotted this season. This beauty is from Columbia Heights. (more…)
1828 L Street, NW
Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”
Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)
OK kids gather round as old man Dan takes you back to the DC of another age. I’m going to tell you a little story about December 19th, 2009. There was a time when organized snowball fights first emerged in DC. Thanks to cellphones, the internet/Facebook and a little mischief word quickly spread. And we hadn’t had a really good snow in a while so folks were pretty giddy about what would become known as snowpocalpyse/snowmageddon (the snow storms from December 2009 into January/February 2010.) ANYWAY, a massive snowball fight erupted at 14th and U Streets, NW UNTIL (more…)