Thanks to Brad for sending this beauty from 7th and S Street, NW.
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.
3416-3418 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending the update: “El Jardin is now open (and it’s delicious)!” (more…)
photo by Jason Gooljar
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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.
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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.
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“Map includes National Airport station closures (only on March 7-8, May 9-10, and May 16-17).”
Do note the official name used in the WMATA release below…
From WMATA:
“Crystal City Entrance Construction: Spring 2026 Weekend Closures
Highlights
Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026. For three of those weekends, trains will not operate between Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
Crystal City station will be closed for all ten impacted weekends.
In addition, National Airport station will also be closed for three of those impacted weekends.
Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport stations, with the shuttle extending to service Potomac Yard for the three weekends that National Airport station is closed.
Beginning the weekend of Feb. 14, 2026, (more…)
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
Goodness. Right in front of Le Diplomate too.
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society!
From Wikipedia:
“The Citroën DS (French pronunciation: [si.tʁɔ.ɛn de.ɛs]) is a front mid-engined, front-wheel drive executive car manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1955 to 1975, in fastback/sedan, wagon/estate, and convertible body configurations, across a single generation comprising three series. (more…)
Event location
Capitol Hill
TBD
Washington, District Of Columbia 20003
Step Inside. Get Inspired. Support Our Schools.
Join us for the 2026 Renovators House Tour on Sunday, October 18, from 12–5 PM! Tour unique Capitol Hill homes, discover creative renovations and design ideas, and connect with the people and businesses behind them.
800 Upshur Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Thank you for sharing information about the fire in Petworth last week. I wanted to pass along the GoFundMe that the community has set-up to help support the employees at Cinder BBQ through this incredibly difficult time. (more…)
rendering of 1815 Connecticut Ave, NW by Post Brothers via MHN
“Dear PoPville,
You posted this last year: “Checking in on Office Building to Housing Conversions”
Looks like there is some big news last week. The developer has to move forward with the project: (more…)
6217 Georgia Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Back in December we broke the news that Georgia Avenue Thrift Store Plans to Close later this Winter (February 21st.)
“Dear PoPville,
To piggy back on the news of Prime Thrift store closing. Family Dollar on the next block is closing.”
“About Your Local Family Dollar (more…)
1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Cordell for sending from the former Café Divan space: “Permanent signage being installed at Otto Mediterranean.”
ICYMI: (more…)
3928 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any news on the abrupt closing of Morazon groceries on 14th NW (at Shepherd I think). We will really miss their hot bar and daily tamales.”
Not sure what happened but their website says permanently closed: (more…)
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: