Thanks to Eric for sending from his backyard in Columbia Heights.
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.
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure how long this change has been in effect but I’ve seen at least two drivers who didn’t know that Ontario Rd NW in Adams Morgan switched to one way. Big clue for those folks must’ve the missing traffic light signal facing that direction as they waited – and waited – to make a left turn onto Columbia, but by that point they were committed.”
photo by Rukasu1
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a park roller skater and I moved into the city about a year and a half ago. I was in Arlington for a while and had access to many more parks and while I love Shaw Skate park all I really want is a half pipe to practice tricks on. I’ve talked to quite a few rollerskaters in the area and none of us have seen one. If anyone in DC has a secret half pipe in their yard or knows of one anywhere please let me know! I’d be happy to help with maintenance costs or otherwise pitch in to have one to use regularly!”
Ed. Note: “Did you know there is a National Park in DC with roller skating? Now you do.”
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DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know why the Capital Bikeshare station on 20th St between P and O St NW isn’t working? I haven’t been able to dock or take a bike from this station for over a week, and I’ve seen others have trouble. It doesn’t show up on the app anymore (pic attached), even though there are about 20 bikes there.”
Ed. Note: In happier bikeshare news m. sends us yesterday: (more…)
1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Wonder
From a press release:
“After the sensational, much-buzzed-about openings of its first two DC-area locations, Wonder, the next-generation food hall satisfying diners’ cravings by making delicious fare from the nation’s best restaurants and chefs available in a single order, is thrilled to announce the Sept. 4 launch of its third Washington-area location, in West End.
A stone’s throw from George Washington and Georgetown universities, the World Bank, and dozens of medical offices and hotels, Wonder West End is opening in the heart of this bustling neighborhood, making dining in and incredibly fast, free pickup and delivery easier and more convenient than ever. A grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting beginning at 4:30 will feature samples from Wonder’s restaurant partners, live music with DJ Tezrah, and exclusive Wonder gifts. (more…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
1611 Eckington Place, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Earlier this week, seemingly overnight, all signage and fixtures at Eckington Hall disappeared. The Hall is (was?) a quaint local arts and entertainment venue on Quincy Lane. If it’s gone, that’s sad.”
Eckington Hall’s website currently says: (more…)
1325 5th Street, NE photo courtesy Chai Pani
From Chai Pani:
“Chef Meherwan Irani brings his James Beard Award–winning Indian street food to Washington, D.C. (from Asheville, N.C.), opening in the bustling Union Market District. (more…)
photo courtesy Brad Johnson, photographer anonymous
Thanks to Brad for sharing this very powerful photo (from an anonymous photographer, used with permission): “from the highly militarized school-morning drug raid in Mt. Pleasant on Wednesday.” (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Mika’s Neopolitan Pizzeria — across from the zoo — is now advertising a September 15th opening. (more…)
2400 East Capitol Street, NE
Thanks to Alex for sending last night:
“Small fire around 7:30 pm at RFK roof’s west end (photos taken from Fields at RFK.) DCFD on the scene. Possibly related to demo process.”
There was also a small fire inside RFK August 18th. And a bigger one back in 2022.