1331 H Street, NW
Whoa!! Thanks to Terry for sending this conflicting parking sign but also revealing that the old Cafe Mozart space has a new tenant!! Marrakesh Authentic Moroccan & Mediterranean restaurant: (more…)
Way more than just Waymos in the Autonomous Vehicle world!!
From a press release:
“Zoox is making its way from the West Coast to the East Coast, right to our nation’s capital.
We’re excited to announce the addition of a new city to our testing roadmap: Washington, D.C. As part of our continued growth, this expansion is a strategic step toward bringing safe, sustainable, and autonomous transportation to the nation’s capital and the Mid-Atlantic, paving the way for future deployments in the region. (more…)
1509 17th Street, NW previously home to Happy Cleaner
Thanks to Gareth for sending: “New bar on 17th” underneath, Gemini (previously the home to the legendary Komi)!!
A liquor license placard for Astro Zombie says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 75 and Total Occupancy Load of 99. (more…)
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: April 24, 2026
With 430+ open houses happening throughout the District, buyers have no shortage of options to explore. Warmer weather is settling in, making it an ideal time to get outside, tour neighborhoods, and take in everything the city has to offer. And with Earth Day just behind us, it’s the perfect reminder to appreciate not just the homes themselves, but the communities and green spaces that make DC such a great place to live. To see the full DC Open House list, click here. (more…)
Thanks to Elnaz for sending: “I believe this hawk has been helping clean up the rats on DC! (more…)
Thanks to BB, Samantha and Michael for sending: “Hey PoPville the new (renovated) Wendy’s on Georgia is looking good but the people are hungry!” (more…)
Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!
photo by angela n.
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3725 Georgia Ave, NW – at Quincy Street, NW previously home to the Eatmore Fried Chicken
Thanks to Curtis for sending: “Unfortunately, looks like Hu Sporia didn’t make it.”
Hu.Sporia only opened here back in February.
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Parker for sending this “Corgi at… well, you know where this is.”
***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]
photo by LaTur
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“Dear PoPville,
On Friday, Aug 29th, I was at the bar at Dacha enjoying a solo beer, my (small) dog in tow. You were at the bar, also for a solo beer it seemed. We made eye contact, you had striking blue eyes. I left without saying hello.
Last Sunday, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The single stall bathroom at Walter Pierce Park in AdMo is still not complete! (more…)