Thanks to Brian for sending from “Tap99 in Navy Yard — best District Trivia operation out there!”
***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 Diane Krauthamer
From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the below statement following today’s ruling from U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb that the federal government’s deployment of National Guard troops to the District is illegal. Judge Cobb granted the Office of the Attorney General’s request for a preliminary injunction, but stayed the order for 21 days to allow the defendants an opportunity to appeal. (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“A beautiful curated local Cafe open to all 🍵
Coming to Shaw DC, January 2026”
“Prim’s Cafe stems from Prim , who is our founder Ashley’s daughter. (more…)
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The District is trading open-house signs for sparklers this Fourth of July weekend, and with only 57 open houses on the calendar citywide, the holiday slowdown makes for a low-key chance to tour at your own pace. We’ve rounded up six to get you started. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
photo by Adam Fagen
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“Nesso Plaza is excited to announce a vibrant community gathering event featuring over 50 both local and out-of-area operators, including thrift store vendors, food & beverage, and small businesses from across the region. The event will bring together creators, entrepreneurs, and shoppers for a two-day experience that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection. Attendees can browse unique items, sample local flavors, and engage directly with the makers and small business owners who shape the community’s creative landscape.”
Logan Circle Main Street and U Street Main Street are celebrating World Cup season with a free, family-friendly Carnival celebrating soccer, community, and local business sponsored by Volo. All proceeds support LCMS and USMS programming.
Join us Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1–5 PM at Harrison Park for an afternoon packed with:
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photo by Eric P.
From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a senior member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, introduced a bill to establish a grant program for the design and construction of barriers to mitigate rail activity that may harm homes and their occupants, including derailments, noise and vibrations. (more…)
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So apparently I missed a lot of action while I was taking my daughter for her check up (all is well.) OK Catching up on what I missed it appears there were two helicopters this morning. One in Bloomingdale/Eckington and one in NoMa/Union Station.
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Readers reported a carjacking and park police helicopter responding to that one.
For the one near Union Station readers reported: “Amtrak power line inspections”
and (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Have you already sourced recommendations for which contractor to use for this DC program? If not, would you? We got approved and now need to pick one of their contractors, will need someone who will replace the patio they will need to tear up, so hoping to find the good one in the list.”
“Dear PoPville,
The National Park Service has started cutting down the second tranche of trees on the Rock Creek park golf course – ~600 native, healthy trees including ~100 heritage trees (more than 100” of circumference) like this one.”