photo by Victoria Pickering
From MPD:
“On Friday, January 23, 2026, the annual March for Life will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: (more…)
Thanks to William for sending this super cool shot from “New Years’ Night. He was sitting so still and let me get so close I thought he might be injured. I was on the verge of calling animal rescue when he finally took off. Must have been sitting on something he just caught.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to all who written in with updates to “CVS coming across the street from the CVS” at Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW.
“I went into Petworth CVS today to see BARE shelves! They shared that they’ll be closing by end of February. The pharmacy will be moving across the street, (more…)
DC is growing fast. You can be a part of shaping its future.
DC 2050 is the District’s next comprehensive plan, which determines where housing, jobs, and amenities should be located across the District. The DC Office of Planning is working on a full rewrite of the comprehensive plan based on technical research, best practices, and the community’s vision for DC’s future.
Do you struggle to find housing that meets your needs or your budget?
Do you want to see new businesses and economic activity in your neighborhood?
Are you concerned about the impact of new development?
Do you want to know more about how DC is changing and be a part of shaping that change?
DC 2050 is where these priorities are captured and turned into policies. This is the first full rewrite of DC’s comprehensive plan in over 20 years and your opportunity to share your priorities for how we grow for the next 25 years and beyond. No matter where you live in DC, if you rent or own, grew up here or came as an adult, your voice matters. Follow this project and get involved.
When we kicked off this planning process in 2025, we committed to gathering feedback from DC residents, community organizations, and elected officials. From March 2025 to June 2026, we’ve reached over 6,600 people across all eight wards. We’ve also received thousands of comments across multiple online surveys.
If you have engaged with us, filled out our survey, or come to an event, thank you! We read every comment we receive and are working to incorporate the feedback into the draft plan.
We encourage you to share your input on DC’s future. There are lots of ways to stay up to date and get involved:
Sign up for the DC 2050 email list to get an alert when new events and requests for input are announced.
Attend an event, like our informal office hours at Tenley-Friendship Library on September 24, 3:30-5 pm.
Check out DC2050.com to learn more about the project.
photo by Elvert Barnes
From the Mayor’s Office:
“In advance of a winter storm forecast to begin Saturday afternoon, Mayor Muriel Bowser will deploy the District Snow Team. Brining operations will begin today, Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m., with treatment of major roadways starting Saturday, January 24 at 12:00 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a high-impact winter storm is expected to affect the District starting Saturday. Snowfall is expected beginning Saturday afternoon and could last through Monday morning, with the highest snowfall currently expected Saturday night into Sunday morning. NWS is currently projecting at least nine inches of snow in the District, with over a foot of snow possible. There is also currently a possibility of freezing rain overnight Sunday into Monday morning.
In addition to the snow and potential freezing rain, (more…)
3210 Grace Street, NW
Earlier this month we learned that Green almond pantry in Georgetown had temporarily closed in Georgetown’s Grace Street Collective.
Now they share the official word: (more…)
Part scavenger hunt, part casino, and part social puzzle game, Casino Heist is an interactive event that turns Barrel House into a live game board. Guests join through their phones, complete social missions, find hidden clues and secret codes, play casino-inspired games, and work their way up the leaderboard throughout the night.
The experience is designed to get people moving, meeting, and playing together in a fun, low-pressure setting. No real money is used during gameplay; points act as the in-game currency. Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit Logan Circle Main Street community events.
Incredible. Thanks to aa for sharing:
“Somehow the signage (or part of it) for the old Cafe Ole has survived at 4000 Wisc NW – as seen in the stairwell of Tenley OneLife Gym lol. Was happy to go down the Ole rabbit hole and learn about Cafe Fili in NE.”
Should you come across any old DC photos or ephemera from your or your family’s collection please send to [email protected] or DM us at one of our socials @PoPville thanks!
Flashback: (more…)
Enough of ‘Streateries Down‘, I’m very happy to share that there are 37 restaurants that have applied to keep or reinstall their Streateries: (more…)
3433 Connecticut Avenue, NW
A few weeks ago we noted that “Isaan Thai also appears to be closed.”
Thanks to Phillip for sending the latest from Cleveland Park – Club Soda Cocktail Lounge Cafe and Grill. (more…)
*This is Washington DC, it is equally possible snow, in fact, will not be coming. Or will not be 2 feet. NEVERTHELESS the milkening has begun and some grocery store shelves are becoming depleted. So snow or no snow – may God have mercy on our souls and stomachs and, well you know…
NWS has issues a Winter Storm Watch: (more…)
1610 20th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This building is also home to SABAI Thai-Lao Dining (2nd floor) and Ko Japanese dining (3rd floor.) Prior the space was previously home to a Thaiverse and Step-Childe Harold redux.
“Harmonious Kitchen
Wholesome Japanese Cuisine, Nurturing Harmony and Connection”
Check out their menu here.
“WE’RE OPENING IN DUPONT CIRCLE!
Our first brick-and-mortar spot is here! (more…)