photo by C. from Takoma DC taken August 9th 2026
K. writes “Oh no!Last Christmas Tree in Town may be in peril! 🤣 We’ll see.” and passes on the fundraising note from current Councilmember and the presumptive next Mayor Janeese Lewis George: “When I think about how government should work, I think about Christmas trees. Stay with me – the city is supposed to pick up Christmas trees soon after they’re placed on the curb in January. But I have friends and neighbors who’ve told me about trees that are still sitting out there months later. It sounds like a small thing, (more…)
photo by Tim Brown 4000 Georgia Ave, NW at Taylor Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just went into the 7/11 at Georgia and Taylor NW and it felt like Déjà vu – stuff missing from the shelves, no pizza, no 7/11 brand stuff, no hotdogs – felt just like how the 7/11 at 14th and Quincy felt the month before it closed. I asked the cashier if they were closing and he said yes by or before the end of the month.”
Stay tuned.
1336 9th Street, NW
Speaking of action at 9th and O Street, NW – Maxwell has applied for a new streatery:
“Licensee is requesting a Streatery Endorsement with 22 seats.” (more…)
Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.
Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.
In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu
Thanks to LSH for sending: “Work is being done on the Emancipation Statue in Lincoln Park” (more…)
Thanks to David for sending from Lanier Heights. Is that a fox? Another angle below: (more…)
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
1400 9th Street, NW at 9th and O Street, NW
Excellent update from Genika Café:
“Our soft opening is here! ☕️
Join us this Monday, August 10th, from 9 AM to 1 PM as we open the doors of Genika Café for the first time. (more…)
photo by Jordan Barab
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photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“On Saturday, August 8, 2026, the Krewe of Pyros Mardi Gras Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
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“Dear PoPville,
Figured it’s a long shot but why not try.
You: with your Lakers loving friend at Calico Tuesday (8/4) in the 6pm hour
Me: (more…)
photo by Mike Rucki
“Dear PoPville,
We have a row house in Adams Morgan, and we’ve been told we have roots in our cast iron sewer line and that it should be relined with a spray or UV cured liner. Looking for advice or a reference from someone who’s had to do this. Thanks!”
