Thanks to Jeff for sending this beaut/beast!!
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society!
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the launch of a new pilot project to promote safety on the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), one of the District’s most popular multi-use trails. The pilot will test whether speed feedback signs can help slow vehicle speeds, reduce the concern for collisions, and enhance the experience for people using the trail—especially during busy hours. (more…)
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14th and Park Road, NW – Tivoli Theatre boarded up.
I came across these old photos in my archives and holy cow. Had to share them with ya: (more…)
Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!
Details:
When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM
Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.
Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome
Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.
Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.
photo by angela n.
From AlertDC:
“NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for District of Columbia from 12/5 7PM until 12/6 1AM.
WHAT: Light freezing rain and drizzle, with a light glaze of ice expected. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Almost daily the neighborhood listserv are filled with almost the same messages about “duct cleaning” group rates. These are email addresses that get on local listservs and then email about some group rate. By now we all know it’s fake, but is this a city-wide scam?
Here are even more scams! (more…)
Join us for an enjoyable evening tasting a wide variety of wines, spirits, craft brews, and other beverages from the Land of the Hellenes… all to benefit the trees! We have brought together an impressive collection of brands that are committed to sustainability, and a splendid time is guaranteed for all.
ForestPlanet is a 501(c)3 organization that supports large scale, low cost-per-tree reforestation efforts all over the world. We help plant trees where they bring the most benefit to the region’s soil, habitat, the global environment, and local communities.
16th and U Street/New Hampshire Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
This space that I’m pretty sure is just owned by DC. I had hired contractors removing all the leaves. So it’s been cleared even though it’s under a huge tree. Well, this lady came by with massive bags of leaves and just dumped them all and spread them around. (more…)
From DPR:
“Join us to celebrate the NEW Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Features of the NEW Fort Dupont Ice Arena:
NHL-sized ice sheet
Locker rooms
Storage spaces
Spectator seating/viewing
Landscape improvements
Saturday, December 6 | 11:00 AM
Fort Dupont Ice Arena
3779 Ely Place SE (more…)
“Rohney on snow patrol in Kalorama Park”
You guys never disappoint. Well in this regard :) So much awesomeness. Scroll for endless joy!!
Below: “Canela was shook to see that it’s actually snowing-snowing lol ❄️☃️ (more…)
Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!
Thanks to Kathleen for sending: “My father grew up in DC but continued to patronize Trible’s after moving to the Virginia suburbs. Note the postal code, phone number scheme, and lack of street number! (more…)
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1025 G Street, NW
Update: “Just walked past H&M on my way home from work and it is open now. Glad to see that it was temporary!”
Uh oh, thanks to Jackie for sending:
“Saw this on the way to work this morning.
The H&M on G Street, NW:
I hope it’s only temporary!”
Updates as we learn more.