
Alright, alright, it’s not 1995, I get it. Now you can go get it too: (more…)

Alright, alright, it’s not 1995, I get it. Now you can go get it too: (more…)

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From an email:
“Join us (5171 South Dakota Ave, NE) this Friday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. as we celebrate local farmers, good food and community spirit at the Lamond-Riggs farmers market. Hosted by the University of the District of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences, the event will feature live music, (more…)

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DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

photo by Ted Eyton
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I was at the Rhode Island Ave Home Depot on Tuesday, November 4, and ended up next to a very nice and attractive man while we were both looking at electrical cords.
We talked about (more…)

intersection of Kansas, Upshur and Georgia Ave, NW
From the DC Public Library:
“DC Public Library will begin renovating the Petworth Library on Friday, Dec. 12. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs. The library is working with Chiaramonte Construction Company and Moya Design Partners for design and construction.
Petworth Library will temporarily close for this project. The last full day of service will be Thursday, Dec. 11.
Project Goals (more…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!

“Dear PoPville,
Not only is there a speed limiter they also made it so it resists you trying to just pedal faster. Which is entirely dangerous if driving with traffic. (more…)

Latest stats from DC City Administrator Kevin Donahue:
“Since Jan 1: 1,051 scofflaws impounded. Of those:
• 24 sold at auction for $163k
• 131 sold for scrap for $77k
• 374 released after owners paid $1.95M in fines
• 522 still at impound lot
Impounded cars owed $9.9M; we collected $2.2M”

photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, November 5 at approximately 2:05PM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.

113 Potomac Ave, SW
Update: Readers report, despite website countdown still not open as of Wed. Nov. 5th but gotta be soon!
Thanks to Asher for sending: “Gold’s Gym opened a new location in Buzzard Point, at the Vermeer, 113 Potomac Ave SW, on Saturday” (more…)

5441 Wisconsin Ave
From Clyde’s:
“Clyde’s of Chevy Chase is getting an update. Our renovations are underway, and we’re looking forward to unveiling a fresh new look soon. Clyde’s of Chevy Chase will be closed until Wednesday, November 5. (more…)