
What you’ve never seen a GAZILLION zucchinis (?) growing in someone’s driveway?!?! Anyway, what are these and how many can you possibly eat… (more…)

What you’ve never seen a GAZILLION zucchinis (?) growing in someone’s driveway?!?! Anyway, what are these and how many can you possibly eat… (more…)

There was a time… photo by Tim Brown
From WMATA:
“Escalator replacement project at Navy Yard to close Half Street entrance until March 2026
The station will remain open with access via the New Jersey Ave. entrance
Plan ahead for trips to and from Navy Yard this fall and winter. Beginning Monday, Sept. 29, (more…)

34th and M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m so torn on this one. Will I really miss it? Sort of. But every time I have walked by this space, either as the now-gone Starbucks, or as Capriotti’s sandwich shop before it, or that godawful Philly Pizza where students, tourists, high school drinkers, and young military types splashed ranch dressing on 2 a.m. slices before barfing them on the street, I have longed for something more in the spirit of (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

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…)

3306 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Probably doesn’t rise to the level of multiple Starbucks closing, but my Subway just closed in CoHi, and Subway is my everything. 😭”
But wait!! Google says: (more…)
Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!

photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 9:16AM.”
You can see Arlington National Cemetery’s Daily Funeral Schedule here.

1211 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
This is the Connecticut Ave location. The other one at 19th/L might still be open.” (more…)

photo by Diane Krauthamer
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201 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Alicia for sending:
“PSA: Timber is doing breakfast sammies out of the old Slash Run this am!! Just grabbed ours 🎉”
You have 45 minutes left to go get some!!
From Timber: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
An update for anyone wondering about the kitten that was in the ceiling of the Chinatown metro entrance at 7th & F. I know a lot of people were working to help him over the past week. He’s in good health, is very sweet, and is getting pretty comfortable in his new home. (more…)