2501 Porter Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to inform you of a terrible tragedy that took place at 2501 Porter in Cleveland Park. Yesterday around 2:15pm there was a huge police presence around the front of the building with yellow police tape around part of the front where some of the first-floor patios are.
Residents of the building (including myself) received the attached email (see below.) (more…)
Thanks to Jennifer for sharing: “Spotted in Noma… three (!!!) tiny dogs in golden vests going for a sweet wagon ride!”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
2453 18th Street, NW
It is more important than ever to celebrate the long standing too – huge congrats to the Diner on this major milestone: (more…)
Within an hour of the DMV. Our “Flight Deck” is perfect for meetings and retreats. Breathtaking, peaceful grounds with an abundance of space. Approximately 2800 SF sits on a 3/4 acre property – perfect for lawn games and zip lining. 20×20 furnished deck + dock. Mayo Beach and Beverly Triton 1 mile away.
photo by Adam Fagen
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303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
On February 10th we learned that Good Stuff Eatery closed on Capitol Hill, will “hatch something brand-new in the space.”
Not a ton of info but Good Stuff Eatery shares a tease about what’s coming in its place on Capitol Hill: (more…)
Event location
Capitol Hill
TBD
Washington, District Of Columbia 20003
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Join us for the 2026 Renovators House Tour on Sunday, October 18, from 12–5 PM! Tour unique Capitol Hill homes, discover creative renovations and design ideas, and connect with the people and businesses behind them.
photo by Tim Brown
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“Dear PoPville,
Two weeks ago, when there was still snow on the ground, a Lyft driver and jeweler from Chicago picked me up in Shirlington. His name was Erick, and (more…)
D. writes: “Notice any similarities?” (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that Pro-Football LLC, the corporation that owns the Washington Commanders, will pay $1,000,000 to resolve allegations that under the team’s former ownership, including Dan Snyder, it violated DC consumer protection law by misleading District residents about the team’s investigation into a toxic and abusive workplace culture, including allegations of sexual assault, in order to protect the Commanders’ brand and to keep fans paying for tickets and merchandise. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District Department of Health (DC Health) has lifted the recreational advisory for the Potomac River in Washington, DC, effective immediately. Consistent water quality testing shows bacterial levels are now within safe ranges for recreation. (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
“Soulful plates inspired by Italy, gently touched by Ukraine ✨”
Good news for Adams Morgan, a few folks have sent words that the new spot, Sorso, coming to the old DLight Bakery space IS from (at least one) of the original (Ukrainian) owners!!
And Sorso shares last night: (more…)