“Dear PoPville,
Are you aware of anyone who has approached the Mayor’s office or their councilmember to request their plans for addressing DC’s pervasive, city-wide rat problem? Have condo associations or neighborhoods found successful ways to minimize the public health, property damage, and nuisance caused by these rats? It was disappointing to see (more…)
Thanks, I think, to Jeramiah for sending from Park View: (more…)
Thanks to Sebastien for sending these super cool shots from Pleasant Plains: (more…)
The Bullpen is becoming DC’s World Cup HQ this summer.
Located at 1201 Half Street SE in the heart of Navy Yard, The Bullpen will feature World Cup matches throughout the tournament alongside Nationals home games to create an all-day destination for soccer fans, baseball fans, and anyone looking for the ultimate game day atmosphere in Washington, DC.
Known for its massive open-air setup, large screen, live music, and high-energy crowd, The Bullpen has long been a go-to destination before and after Nationals games. This summer, the venue is expanding the experience with World Cup programming throughout the season, including extended hours for select match days.
Guests can catch live action while enjoying cold drinks, outdoor seating, food vendors, and one of the city’s most lively sports viewing environments just steps from Nationals Park and minutes from Audi Field.
Whether you’re stopping by before first pitch, staying after the game, or making a full day out of it, The Bullpen offers a central gathering place for fans to watch the tournament and experience the energy of summer in DC.
Free admission, multiple bars, giant screens, and nonstop matchday atmosphere make The Bullpen the go-to destination for World Cup viewing this summer.
Check out The Bullpen’s event calendar for upcoming match schedules, special hours, and featured game day events throughout the tournament.
3504 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The door was open at the Cork Market coming to Cleveland Park and things are looking very close indeed: (more…)
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DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Spirit, Sanctuary, Silence & Sound, an evening honoring Washington, DC’s musical legacy, cultural memory, and community service. Founded in 2006 by Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale, DCLM has spent two decades recognizing the musicians, elders, artists, and cultural workers who helped shape DC’s sound.
The celebration will include music, recognition, community gathering, and a special tribute to the symbolic legacy of Ron McNair — astronaut, physicist, and saxophonist. The evening also marks the launch of renewed DCLM programming, including Second Sunday Sound, Silence & Sanctuary, the Annual Thanksgiving Drive, and the renewal of an Annual Health Fair connected to DC Legendary Musicians Way near 6th and T Street NW.
Thanks as always to realtor Kevin Wood for compiling this monthly list of home/condo sales for PoPville. Click below (more…)
Thanks to Shawn for sending this ridiculously beautiful Mercury. Any ideas what year?
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From Wikipedia:
“Mercury was a brand of medium-priced automobiles that was produced by American manufacturer Ford Motor Company between the 1939 and 2011 motor years. Created by Edsel Ford in 1938, (more…)
1730 Columbia Road, NW
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Thanks to Juliet for sending: “Grass and Co closed on Columbia in AdMo” (more…)
201 K Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
What’s happening with 201 K St NE? I live nearby. They tore down a bunch of row houses, seemed to be making great progress, and then…nothing. (more…)
1600 block of 15th Street, NW
“SELFISH LANDLORD WONT GIFT ME $33K TO MOVE OUT
NEXT DOOR LOSER’S ILLEGAL HOSTEL U SAW ON TV IS NOW MARKD DANGEROUS BY GOVERMENT”
Thanks to A. and M. for sending: “I saw you have post about this from July [also an update in September], also wondering what’s going on in the houses on 15th/Q NW. caution tape is now up and signs have been getting crazier, is it a hostel/ is everything ok?” (more…)