Thanks to Jared for sending: “Electric Car charging station. New at Tivoli in Columbia Heights. Giants Parking Garage.”
Very cool. Anyone see these in elsewhere around town?
Thanks to Zach for sending: “spotted a great turtle this morning while out at Kingman Island, I think it’s an Eastern River Cooter. It was massive and had a super mossy (*it’s technically algae) shell.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1337 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to all who passed on this important GoFundMe.
The GoFundMe says:
“For 9 years Freed Bodyworks has provided exceptional wellness services with the passionate commitment to accessibility for all people. We commit ourselves everyday to making Freed a place that’s safe for people who are queer, trans/nonbinary, fat, BIPOC, Deaf, trauma survivors, polyamorous, sex workers, and who have seen and unseen disabilities.
We are hanging on by a thread in this economic crisis and we are reaching out to our community to help us preserve this unique healing space. (more…)
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
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.
“Rosie from 16th Street Heights after a rainy day mud romp”
“Having spent the last 16 months in Roxbury Correctional Facility in happy hounds prison dog initiative program, Oakley found his forever home in March of this year! After 2 days of fostering him we knew we couldn’t ever part with him, even though he cried all night for the first week. He had a home for the first 6 years of his life but was surrendered to animal control when he became dog reactive after getting attacked. He was in the prison program living with an inmate for so long learning new tricks and behavior skills so he could get adopted again, and had a few failed attempts before we found him. The goal is for Oakley to be my therapy dog, as I’m a clinical social worker, but for now he enjoys going through the trash, eating ice cream, and chasing the ball.”
Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.
11th and Lamont Street, NW
From Room 11:
“To our Room 11 friends, family, and neighbors. As cold weather approaches we are announcing the closing of the patio at Room 11 on November 1. Our daytime pop-up cafe – @aardvarkcafe – will continue to operate but Room 11 will go dark for the winter months. Over 11 years we have operated a business dedicated to serving our neighbors in Columbia Heights but we are now facing our most difficult challenge yet. (more…)
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Artemis II and Beyond,” on how the recent space mission fits into long-term plans for the Moon, with Michael J. Neufeld, retired senior curator for the Space History Department of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.
NASA’s recent, spectacular Artemis II mission is a sign that the United States is serious about sending humans to the Moon again.
This rental is located at New Jersey Avenue NW near R St NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,000 / 2br – 1100ft2 – Gorgeous Shaw Light-filled 2BD/2BA w/ Parking Spot (Shaw/Truxton Circle) (more…)
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Photo by Phil
Reana asks: “and I am definitely not going back in person yet. Anyone have recommendations?? Is there a PoPville hive mind list out there maybe? (bonus if the classes are also offered via ClassPass)”
Here are the initial replies: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live in a historic, rent-controlled apartment building in Adams Morgan. Yesterday, my landlord emailed all the tenants in the building to let us know he would be doing a walk through of each unit. Today, I got a knock on the door and was met with 5 strangers, 2 of whom were wearing masks with the logo of a real estate development firm on it. (more…)
2434 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending:
“Copacabana in Adams Morgan opened over the weekend. Just stopped by to check it out and the pão de queijo is tasty!”
Anyone else take an early taste?
1819 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Sara for passing on t pow’s tweet: “Confirmed El Centro on 14th Street (U Street Corridor) will not reopen. Note: El Centro Georgetown is currently still open for dine-in service at 50% capacity as well as curbside to-go and delivery.”
Ed. Note: I’ve emailed the company for their comment but have not yet received a reply.
El Centro’s website currently says “WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED. VISIT US AT OUR GEORGETOWN LOCATION!”
El Centro opened up here after extensive renovations back in May 2011 (see what the space used to look before below: (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.