Adams Morgan


2003 18th Street, NW

The Blaguard shared on Tuesday: “BLAG IS 10 YEARS OLD TODAY!!!
That’s a long time, a really long time!
We’ve shared the best of times with y’all and look forward to making new forever memories in the future
We would be having the most epic party, but 2020 stinks
Stay tuned this week for more anniversary information, trust it will be fun anniversary week/month!”

An awesome feat – congrats and here’s to many more!! Check out the menus for this great spot.


Rant/Revel


Photo by angela n.

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Dating


Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking my dog on 14th and N This afternoon (Tuesday, 10/20 ~3:30) when a guy stopped me to ask if he could take me out for drinks sometime.

I’m not sure if the pandemic has ruined my social skills, or if I have developed such a strong instinct to avoid random men on the street who call me cute..but I just awkwardly laughed and said no thank you. We went on our separate ways.

A few seconds later I realized that: (more…)


Event

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.

Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!


City Kids


Photo by C JRCook

“Dear PoPville,

There was a post a few months ago “what should every brand new homeowner in DC know?” I’m really curious to ask a variant on that question – what should every brand new parent in DC know?

We’re having our first kid soon – what groups should we join? What government benefits exist? What amazing programs are there? What do people wish they’d known when their kids were younger?”


Animal Fix

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider donating to our Patreon here.

“Phoebe is only two months old and is one of NoMa’s newest residents!”

“our mini poodle, Benson. We live between Downtown and Mt. Vernon Square.”


DC Government


Photo by slatifolia

From the office of Councilmember Elissa Silverman:

“The D.C. Council unanimously passed emergency legislation introduced by Councilmember Elissa Silverman (I-At-Large) to extend unemployment compensation by seven additional weeks for all eligible claimants. Since the declaration of the coronavirus public health emergency, more than 150,000 District workers have filed for unemployment compensation. The emergency legislation approved today is especially urgent for the tens of thousands of contractors and gig workers receiving weekly benefits through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), by extending the program from 39 to 46 weeks. (more…)


Announcement

Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.

The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.