
Thanks to C. for sending from 6th and A Street, SE earlier this evening (Tuesday.) (more…)

From Wikipedia:
“Colman McCarthy (March 24, 1938 – February 27, 2026) was an American journalist, teacher, lecturer, pacifist, progressive, anarchist and long-time peace activist.”
The National Catholic Reporter, reported: “Colman McCarthy, columnist, author, educator and peace activist, died Feb. 27 in the Dominican Republic, where he has lived with one of his sons since 2022. He was 87. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Yes, it’s another street sweeping rant.
This week we got a ticket in front of our house on Girard. Fair enough. I forgot to move the car.
What’s frustrating is that they never actually swept the street. (more…)

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“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking for recommendations for dry-cleaners. Specifically, any that specialize in smells. I have a good daily one, love them (shout out to Q n Q on V St) but I have a thrifted vintage item that has some serious storage funk that could probably use some extra special love and attention. I was just wondering if anyone had any similar experience and could give a recommendation? Thanks so much!”

“Dear PoPville,
A heads up for folks in Columbia Heights. I was walking home from the DC USA Target complex and there was a guy on Irving Street between 14th and 15th, (more…)
The DMV weekly contra dance moves to Silver Spring for Labor Day Weekend!
Contra is a fun and easy dance, and darn it, you need more dancing in your life!

National Mall NPS
From the National Park Service:
“Repairs are underway on a sinkhole under the National Mall turf panels between 12th and 14th streets. This is just one of many projects going on to make #WashingtonDC safe & beautiful in the buildup to the 250th anniversary of American Independence in July. #Freedom250″

From an email:
“After nearly a decade rolling along H Street NE, the DC Streetcar is nearing its final stop. On Sunday, March 29, the public is invited to gather for “The Last Ride,” a send-off that leans into humor, nostalgia, and just a little bit of chaos.
Hosted at Gallery O on H from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the free event brings together neighbors, artists, and the streetcar-curious for an evening of live music, drinks, and the opportunity for questionable open mic eulogies. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what these are? They are by the Capitol. There are probably 8 of them on 2nd, Constitution, etc.”
I believe in the past we’ve been told these are used by the DC Department of Transportation to count cars/vehicles for planning purposes? Anyone know if that’s the case here too?

photo by Eric P.
From WABA:
“Following more than a month of rumors, signs went up on East Basin Drive last Thursday announcing that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to remove sections of the 15th Street Protected Bike Lane from Constitution Avenue to the Jefferson Memorial, beginning today, March 23rd, 2026.
On Sunday, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association sent a letter to Department of the Interior (of which NPS is a part), indicating that the organization intends to sue to block the removal of the lanes, on the basis that: (more…)

1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Eric for sending from Navy Yard near Nats Park. The liquor license placard for Skylark says: (more…)