Thanks to Eli for sending: “Ohhhhh… you wanted to go to Brooklyn?”
“Spotted in Eckington, not Brookland. Wonder what the fare was!”
Ha! Probably cheaper than Amtrak…
There was a time when… (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Three missed recycling pickups in a row (Adams Morgan) and this is the response to our latest ticket, (more…)
*around the Mall. ICYMI: February 23, 2026 – “D.C. Driver Who Tore Up National Mall Lawn and Menaced Pedestrians Gets 18 Months in Prison”
Ed. Note: There was The American Le Mans Series at the RFK Stadium parking lots back in 2002.
“The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., scheduled for Aug. 22–23, 2026, will offer free general admission, providing open public access to the first-ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall.”
From INDYCAR/Freedom 250 Grand Prix:
“Charting the course of racing history, officials today unveiled the unique race track design and layout for this summer’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., featuring the cars and stars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
Set for August 22-23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will mark the first‑ever auto race held on the National Mall and the historic city streets of Washington D.C., to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The landmark weekend will be free and open to the public, offering unprecedented access to North America’s premier open-wheel series framed by America’s most iconic symbols of democracy, freedom and unity.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix street circuit will feature a 1.7‑mile, seven‑turn layout, blending the high‑speed demands of INDYCAR racing with the historic character and stunning visuals of the nation’s capital. The racing circuit will wind around the National Mall, incorporating some of America’s most historic and iconic landmarks. (more…)
DC is growing fast. You can be a part of shaping its future.
DC 2050 is the District’s next comprehensive plan, which determines where housing, jobs, and amenities should be located across the District. The DC Office of Planning is working on a full rewrite of the comprehensive plan based on technical research, best practices, and the community’s vision for DC’s future.
Why You Should Care
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Do you struggle to find housing that meets your needs or your budget?
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Do you want to see new businesses and economic activity in your neighborhood?
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Are you concerned about the impact of new development?
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Do you want to know more about how DC is changing and be a part of shaping that change?
DC 2050 is where these priorities are captured and turned into policies. This is the first full rewrite of DC’s comprehensive plan in over 20 years and your opportunity to share your priorities for how we grow for the next 25 years and beyond. No matter where you live in DC, if you rent or own, grew up here or came as an adult, your voice matters. Follow this project and get involved.
Your Voice Matters
When we kicked off this planning process in 2025, we committed to gathering feedback from DC residents, community organizations, and elected officials. From March 2025 to June 2026, we’ve reached over 6,600 people across all eight wards. We’ve also received thousands of comments across multiple online surveys.
If you have engaged with us, filled out our survey, or come to an event, thank you! We read every comment we receive and are working to incorporate the feedback into the draft plan.
Get Involved
We encourage you to share your input on DC’s future. There are lots of ways to stay up to date and get involved:
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Sign up for the DC 2050 email list to get an alert when new events and requests for input are announced.
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Attend an event, like our informal office hours at Tenley-Friendship Library on September 24, 3:30-5 pm.
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Check out DC2050.com to learn more about the project.
704 7th Street, NW
This space was previously home to an eat brgz and before that was the longtime home to a Legal Sea Foods.
“Beer Hall & Sports Bar
Your New Pre-Game Pass 🍻
📍 Chinatown, Washington DC
🍺 Rotating Drafts 🥨 Stuffed Pretzels
🏀 Games, Watch Parties & Pop-Ups”
Check out Beer Hall & Sports Bar’s menu here.
From an email:
“Hall Pass: Beer Hall & Sports Bar is a limited-time popup concept opening on March 19, 2026 in the heart of Chinatown, just steps from Capital One Arena. Spanning approximately 3,000 square feet, the space delivers a social beer hall experience built for big games, pre-game crowds, and neighborhood hangs.
Designed as a modern take on the classic beer hall, Hall Pass blends communal seating, high-definition screens throughout the venue, and a high-energy sports parlor atmosphere. The result is a destination made for watching the game, while staying fueled with great beer and food built to share.
Beer & Cocktail Program (more…)
a look at some of the goods at newly opened DC Al Toque
“Latin Cuisine • Bakery Café • Eventos • Bar
🇻🇪 Sabor venezolano en Washington DC
🥟 Empanadas venezolanas
🫓 Arepas
🍳 Desayuno criollo
🥑 Aguacate fresco
🍖 Carne mechada
🍔 Hamburguesas especiales
☕ Café y panadería”
“Dear PoPville,
We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!! DC Al Toque, is having its soft opening today. The Arepas and Pastries look delicious!! The address is 3910 14th St NW.”
Many more photos plus the menu below: (more…)
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Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for a daytime burlesque and variety party that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful performers they can find.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we're bringing you another unique cast to kick off the beginning of October.
1756 Columbia Road, NW
“Chef Alexis Grea’s bakery
Washington DC – Coming soon 🥐”
Thanks to Cait for sending the incredible news about Alexis Grea’s new bakery coming to Adams Morgan (from a) “Former baker for bread alley!”
About Alexis Grea: (more…)
15th and K Street, NW back in the day
Thanks to Mick for sending: “Looks like a Maman bakery is coming (more…)
2155 P Street, NW
Not just La Merna coming to the old Duffy’s space on P Street in Dupont Circle!! Thanks to Jonathan for the heads up. Saints Way Sandwich Shop coming too: (more…)
Thanks to Josh for sending above: “this sad little orange tree, abandoned mid-sidewalk, lights still on, seems to merit some (dis)honorable mention…”
Note: Last Christmas Tree in Town starts every year on Saint Patrick’s Day. Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
And the awesome map above is from Casey Trees: (more…)
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103 Rhode Island Ave, NW
“10-Seat Noodle Bar in Washington DC. Offering 24 Hour Halal Beef Bone Pho Broth, Vegan Friendly and Seed Oil Free!
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand”
Phoxotic opened here in Bloomingdale back in June, 2025. And now they’re applying for a liquor license: (more…)