
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share with you the growing movement to sound the alarm and create community on North Capitol and T Street where Eckington and Bloomingdale neighbors gather every night at 8 PM to make some noise.”

“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share with you the growing movement to sound the alarm and create community on North Capitol and T Street where Eckington and Bloomingdale neighbors gather every night at 8 PM to make some noise.”

2339 18th Street, NW
I admit I did get a little nervous about that stop work order posted the other day: (more…)

Should you spot any signs of note during these crazy days please send to me via email at [email protected] or message me on Social Media. Thanks!
Thanks to Z. for sending above from Petworth.
And thanks to Terry for sending the already iconic wheat paste sandwich man below:

And so many more shot of that sandwich man around town: (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
May has officially arrived, and with it the year’s first true spring weekend in the District. Buyers will have plenty to choose from with 360+ open houses across the city this weekend, with porches in bloom, parks in full color, and that perfect-for-house-hunting weather that makes you want to walk every block. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.


Readers report: “Not sure what’s up here. At 8:15 am, Park Police arrested a man from a plumbing truck. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
This morning, at 6:15AM, a cop car with sirens followed by 3-4 large military vehicles were heading north on 8th St SE and one of the military vehicles loudly t-boned a vehicle heading southwest on North Carolina Avenue SE. From my viewpoint, this was clearly not an intentional stopping/crashing of a vehicle.
Following the crash, a group of national guard hopped off to go see what had happened.
I’m curious if the person in the car is okay…”
Another reader writes: “Driver was conscious but they were using jaws of life to open her door. (more…)
Join us for a night of cocktails (open bar), light fare, live music by the Future Band, and dancing as we honor champions of children in foster care. Awards will also be given to honor our Foster Youth of the Year, Foster Parent of the Year, Advocate of the Year, and more.

Thanks to Eric for sending: “Reservoir Road near Glover-Archbold Trail. This young fella made it across the street safely despite jaywalking and not looking both ways. Good reminder to take it slow on the roads regardless of the time of day!”
And the jaywalking photo: (more…)

247 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to E. for passing on the latest from Meats and Foods: (more…)

photo by LaTur
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photo courtesy National Gallery of Art
Good news from the National Gallery of Art:
“The National Gallery of Art’s popular National Gallery Nights after-hours program returns to the East Building in fall 2025 with three vibrant evenings of art, music, and creative exploration. Join us on the second Thursday of September, October, and November from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for a new season of free, themed events.
This season’s programs Back to School, Strike a Pose, and Art Under the Stars invite visitors to explore the National Gallery through the lens of self-expression, learning, and community. Enjoy after-hours access to exhibitions, hands-on activities, pop-up performances, and unexpected surprises throughout the night.
As with all National Gallery programs, (more…)

Thanks to Tom for sending from “the iconic butter cow at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.”
If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!