“Dear PoPville,
A variation on the HVAC cleaning scam showed up AGAIN on the same listserve just now, and I saw it floated through a different listserve I’m on last week. Weirdly persistent. If you have recommendations of authorities to report them to, I’m all ears. Maybe Consumer Protection or the AG in DC or MD.“
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…)
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508 Kenyon Street NWThis Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW
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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…)
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…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
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…)
