NoMa (Near Northeast)

We shared the news about this hotdog selling sensation on October 24, 2025 at 11:15AM and now there’s a helluva update:

“SHIRT OFF MY BACK, PART II: I write to share that a kind gentleman has, in fact, purchased the shirt off my back for $1000. Lands’ End, dress, French Blue. For artistic integrity and out of respect for his privacy, I took no photos, but perhaps some exist. The SHYSTGEIST is in full swing. Thank you all!”

The dude is seriously already a legend, as one who truly loves RC Cola – here’s his latest note:

“I write here to report that my friend James (left) drove for over 7 hours yesterday, from Johnson City, TN, all the way to the District, simply to relieve our RC Cola situation. I figure 1,992 cans should hold us for awhile.

While fun and laughter are essential to the human spirit, sometimes it’s also important to pause to give situations the dignity and solemnity they deserve. James is an Iraq combat veteran who took time away from his family to help us. James: thank you for your service to this country.”

If you lucky you can catch him at the “Intersection of M St. NE and 1st St. NE” usually around 12-5pm.


Bars

“Dear PoPville,

One of my friends is going to be on Jeopardy tomorrow and we wanted to have a watch party in DC at a bar! Do you know if there are any bars that show jeopardy? It feels very DC to already exist hahaha. I think apparently Midlands said they would host! Apparently they’ve hosted quite a few over the years.”

Which other bars regularly show Jeopardy? Which ones would be most fun to watch your friend, hopefully, crush it?!?


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Post Office

Thanks to Robin for sending:

“Any idea what’s going on with the post office inside Union Station? I feel like I remember it closing due to flooding or something several months ago, but didn’t realize it was still closed until I tried to go recently. I tried again this morning just in case it was a one-day thing, and it’s still closed. (more…)


Announcement

Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.

The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.


Event

Join Mindful Movement DC this Memorial Day Weekend for a 3 night yoga retreat to rebalance strength & softness in our lives! During this weekend in the woods, we will create a sacred space to nourish and embrace our whole selves through yoga, meditation, journaling, time in nature, and community building.

Event led by:


Adams Morgan


2503 Champlain Street, NW

Over the summer we broke the news that Call Your Mother would be opening an Adams Morgan location. Opinions were mixed, as always, but overall folks were very excited.

Thanks to Jillian for sending: “Call Your Mother sign going up at Champlain and Columbia in Adams Morgan” (more…)


Crime


via MPD

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect who assaulted a woman in Northwest.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., the victim and their friends were exiting a train at the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station in the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, when they were approached by a group of individuals who were making fun of their Halloween costumes. One of the individuals approached the victim from behind and struck them multiple times in the back of the head causing them to lose consciousness. (more…)


Adams Morgan


“Vanessa Pius, owner of Garlic Girl Vintage” – 1830 Columbia Road, NW

Ed. Note: Miss Pixie’s closed here on Friday 10/31.

From a press release:

“On Saturday, November 22, Garlic Girl Vintage will host their grand opening. Located in Adams Morgan at 1830 Columbia Rd NW — the site currently occupied by legendary DC institution Miss Pixie’s — Garlic Girl will offer playful kitchenware, whimsical wall art from local artists, colorful glassware, quirky trinkets, vintage costume jewelry, and even live, easy-to-care-for plants. (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Adam Fagen

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