“Dear PoPville,
Why does the monument has this streaking? Looks like it’s been power washed, I’ve never noticed it before. I might have thought it was some crazy trick of the light, but it’s like this on the east side as well. Tried looking it up online and only came up with an NPS acid rain article but I’m not sure if that’s the cause. Searching made more difficult since the monument is two different colors every day.”
Photo by Andrew Leyden
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “Work crews removing a secondary fence at the White House today. Could we soon see access to Lafayette Park once again?”
And the latest from Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s office:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) sent a letter to the Capitol Police Board requesting that the public have access to the outdoor spaces of the U.S. Botanic Garden that remained open to the public after COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were instituted at the U.S. Capitol complex but were closed after the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. (more…)
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“Zisa enjoying human wildlife from her throne in Park View!”
“This is Zim of Petworth, ready for winter.”
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Photo by Miki Jourdan
“Dear PoPville,
We’re having a pretty gross problem and we’re wondering if your community has any advice. We’re in a row home and a neighbor to one side has practically abandoned the house, coming once every few months to pick up mail, but leaves the house in complete disrepair (one of the back windows has been broken over a year and a tree is growing through the roof). She’s basically moved out, but the bugs have moved in. (more…)
It was an electrifying start to ArtRave’s 19th season, with a record-breaking attendance of 11,000 people! A huge thanks goes out to our supporters who came out in droves. We also extend our gratitude to the incredibly talented artisans across various artistic disciplines. Finally, a special shout-out to our dedicated staff for curating such a remarkable event and paying attention to every detail that makes ArtRave a unique venue. From fine arts and sculptures to high fashion, wood carving, table making, metalwork, live plants including Bonsai trees, book authorship, gourmet cuisine, and delicious baked goods, there was something for everyone to enjoy!
Join us for our next show on Saturday, April 25th, from 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring music in the park at our Dupont Circle venue located at 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW, at the corner of Connecticut Ave, just steps away from the Dupont Q Street Metro.
This rental is located on Warder near Park Road, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$990 Large room available in bright, spacious Park View rowhouse! (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!
“Dear PoPville,
Last year I bought my first condo in DC. When I was going through the homebuying process I was accepted for DC’s Mortgage Credit Certificate program, which lets borrowers claim a federal tax credit of 20% of the mortgage interest paid each year. (more…)
Thanks to Dave for sending from Porter and Connecticut Ave, NW.
Photo by bajidc
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I bought a relatively small rowhouse here in DC recently and have come to discover that a quirk of the place is, due to the small size and open floor plan on the first floor, the smoke alarm goes off pretty much every time we cook unless we literally break out a fan and direct it at the smoke alarm to help ventilate it. (more…)
Photo by Patrick
“Dear PoPville,
Who makes the best Reuben in town?
Even great delis can make bad Reubens so it’s hard to know from looking at overall reviews, would appreciate some targeted suggestions. Opinions about corned beef sandwiches also appreciated, but mostly looking for a great Reuben. I’m sure there will be some opinions out there!”
via GoFundMe
Thanks to Sarah for passing on this GoFundMe:
“After losing his job at the Convention Center in March, Eliezer Albino began selling Puerto Rican food from catering pans on the street in Columbia Heights. His cooking has attracted praise on PoPville (“great empanadas and roast pork … [g]ive it a chance if you’re passing by!”), as well as The Washington Post (“his customers are regulars and passersby who can’t resist the smell”). With the money he made in the fall & early winter, Eliezer was able to stay afloat, and even ensure his 10-year-old son – who contracted COVID-19 last year – could have something resembling a normal Christmas holiday.
Two weeks ago, Eliezer stepped away from his gear, and when he returned, he found it thrown into a dumpster, bent out of shape, and almost entirely unsalvageable, destroying what was already his ‘plan b.’ (more…)