
9th and P Street, NW
“Cafè Joy
Coffee shop
☕ Café Joy — The Joy of Coffee
✨ Handcrafted coffee • Fresh-baked pastries • Hearty sandwiches” (more…)

9th and P Street, NW
“Cafè Joy
Coffee shop
☕ Café Joy — The Joy of Coffee
✨ Handcrafted coffee • Fresh-baked pastries • Hearty sandwiches” (more…)

photo by Ron Cohn
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photo by Adam Fagen
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“Dear PoPville,
On Tuesday, Sept. 30th, I was walking near where New Hampshire, M, and 21st St meet, around 4pm. I was the tall brunette you stopped. (more…)

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May has officially arrived, and with it the year’s first true spring weekend in the District. Buyers will have plenty to choose from with 360+ open houses across the city this weekend, with porches in bloom, parks in full color, and that perfect-for-house-hunting weather that makes you want to walk every block. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.


Thanks to Eric for sending this beautiful Chevy, top down.
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!

photo by Ian Will
“Dear PoPville,
I would like to post a thank you and see if I can reach these people who helped me today. I (27F) was waiting for the bus on Florida Ave NE when this guy approached me, asking me for the bus schedule, and would not leave me alone after I tried telling him repeatedly that I didn’t know. He was telling me to check my phone for the bus schedule (potential play for my phone perhaps?) He was physically cornering me and I was uncomfortable and getting increasingly on edge. I don’t know if it would’ve gotten worse because (more…)
Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.

Thanks to JP for sending from the Naval Observatory.
Ed. Note: Back in June we also noted some issues with the Atomic Clock at the Naval Observatory.

Thanks to Brendan (credit to his wife) for sending this awesome white skunk spotted in Georgetown.
To the video! (more…)

I mean at least let me wear a sweater…
The indignity of it all. We can put a man on the moon and yet: (more…)

“ANYTIME” doing some serious gymnastics here…
Thanks to G. for sending from near the entrance to Congressional Cemetery:
“Also, where Mrs. Landingham was killed in a traffic crash on The West Wing.”

1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all continue to message us about Keren.
Keren has been closed for renovations due to a fire suffered back in February of 2024.
Looking so close now, seriously: (more…)