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“Clementine in Kingman Park, DC”
“Zadie of Park View”
“Dear PoPville,
Since the attack at the Capitol Building, 5 local Black-owned restaurants have been working tirelessly to provide meals for our unhoused neighbors throughout DC. In partnership with local grassroots mutual aid group @fueltheppl, Open Crumb, Taste of Jamaica, Heat da Spot Cafe, Chez Dior and Po Boy Jim have made over 1,100 meals for the community to support unhoused DC residents that have been impacted and/or displaced by the current state of emergency in DC. (more…)
This rental is located at 8th st nw near v st nw. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,000 / 1br – 500ft2 – $2000 / 1br – Stunning one bedroom -Furnished (U St) (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
Alex sends just after 1pm: “Broken water main at Mass Ave (east side) and Dupont circle. Muddy water everywhere.”
520 8th Street, SE photo by Ryan Roller
Thanks to Ryan for sending: “In non inauguration things, something is finally moving into the old Orchid/Senarts space”
Check out their Virginia Square menus here.
Once a year we open the warehouse just for you.
Inside: a designer-curated mix of expressive new pieces and vintage finds on sale up to 75% off from the Lisa & Leroy collection.
“Dear PoPville,
Since the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, I’ve noticed increasing numbers of people walking around without masks. Today, a maskless woman stood within 6 inches of me while talking. When I said something to her, she replied, “I’m vaccinated.” I politely told her that being vaccinated doesn’t mean she shouldn’t still wear a mask. She insisted I was wrong and called me illiterate. Insult aside, I think she honestly believed that she was correct. (more…)
“Dear Popville,
I wondered if your readers could crowd source pop-up merch vendors for inaugural memorabilia – tshirts, flags etc – with all of downtown closed they are hard to find – saw one at 17th and Q NW yesterday but would love to see others!”
Linds sent one super cool option: (more…)
Thanks to oh!-‘lighn for sharing with us “the barbie pond on q is ready for VP Kamala Harris”
via Sandi Buns
Check out the current menu here.
Thanks to Troy for sending word about the Sandi Buns ghost kitchen launching out of Service Bar Thursday. Sandi Buns’ website says:
“Let’s face it, COVID sucks, burgers are awesome, so let’s have some fun with it. Sandi Buns is an eclectic ghost concept from the minds behind Service Bar, but will be driven by the community. (more…)
via Instagram
wdc passes on the sad shot above from Calabash Tea, she writes: “Would love to show them some support – you can still order their teas online and they were doing curbside pickup as well.”
From Calabash:
“Peace, Tribe! We appreciate the love streaming in from you all concerning the break-in at our Brookland Shop! Many of you have reached out about how you can best assist us with this unexpected expense. We highly recommend purchasing Gift Cards for yourself or others to use on CalabashTea.com. Each purchase gives us instant funds that can help with our insurance deductible and be used by the recipient anytime in the future on our products. Feel free to take this as an opportunity to put one of your people on to what we got! The support is everything, y’all! Stay beautiful & safe!“