Events

“National Park Service celebrates 50 years of summer concerts in Fort Dupont Park”

By Prince Of Petworth


3600 F Street, SE via NPS

From the National Park Service:

“Grab your chairs and blankets and join the National Park Service for an evening filled with family-fun and FREE, live music at the Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series. The 50th Anniversary season will kick-off on Saturday, July 30 with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 7 p.m.

You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of local and national R&B, jazz and go-go musicians. The series starts on Saturday, July 30 with Sirius Company, Be’La Dona, The Soul Searchers and DJ Rico.

“The National Park Service is thrilled to celebrate 50 years of music and gathering with friends and family for summer concerts in Fort Dupont Park,” Tara Morrison, Superintendent for National Capital Parks-East, said.

Save the date for the rest of this summer’s concerts. We’ll announce artists soon for the following dates: (more…)

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for July 8, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

14 S St NE #201
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Animal Fix

Your Afternoon Animal Fix

By Prince Of Petworth

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“KitKat and her singleton baby Uno/ Petworth”

Dear PoPville

“Recommendations on Cabin Getaways”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by District Shots

“Dear PoPville,

As we begin to venture out from the pandemic and return to normal lives, my partner and I realized that we really cherished the getaways out of the city and into nature that we finally got around to doing when everything was shut down. We’ve been talking about buying a cabin somewhere in the DMV area (2-ish hours from the city?), (more…)

Event

Summer Dreams Block Party

Marion Barry Market and Cafe

1303 Marion Barry Ave SE

Washington, District of Columbia 20020

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Celebrate summer at the “Summer Dreams” Block Party on August 14 from 4-9 pm at Dreaming Out Loud’s Marion Barry Market and Cafe in Anacostia. Shop from a variety of local vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment, sample delicious treats, and snag plenty of freebies.

The event also features fun crafts and activities for all ages–perfect for making memories with friends and neighbors. Don’t miss this chance to support DC’s vibrant small businesses and experience the best of Anacostia’s community spirit.

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Crime

“Tire Slashing behind Zoo”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by nevermindtheend

“Dear PoPville,

Just a warning for people who park in Woodley/AdMo/Zoo areas. I parked my car Saturday evening on Adams Mill Rd NW and Harvard St NW, right near the Harvard Street entrance to the National Zoo. I came back Sunday and at least 3 other cars plus my own all had a flat tire on the front passenger sides of each car. (more…)

Dear PoPville

“Businesses propping doors open with the AC blasting”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking in the Union Market area today (Sunday, July 24, high temperature of 98 degrees) and came across 2 businesses with propped doors and AC blasting. So I decided to go in and talk to them. I started off by saying how much I enjoy all the businesses in the area and root for their success. I then asked them if they would consider closing their door while the AC is running. (more…)

Restaurants

Here are the 2022 RAMMY Awards Winners – Congrats!

By Prince Of Petworth


1361 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Restaurant industry professionals and their fans gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 40th Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and a range of special distinctions in a number of categories celebrating excellence in long-standing and pandemic-era categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service.

For 2022, the RAMMYS returned with a program of familiar categories honoring RAMW members, representing a year during which the industry rebuilt, recovered, and grew with new establishments. A selection of categories also spoke to pandemic-era aspects that both restaurants and diners have continued to enjoy and employ – all of which were decided via public vote earlier this year. Another carryover from last year, publicly voted categories were open to any foodservice operation in the region.

The winners of the 2022 RAMMY Awards are (*denotes publicly voted category*):

Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Christian Irabien, Muchas Gracias

Pastry Chef of the Year: Francois Yann Buisine, Un je ne sais Quoi (more…)

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