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Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jason Gooljar

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Missed Connection – Sunday on the metro car at McPherson

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by angela n.

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

You: man, brown curly hair, baseball cap, blue jeans, maybe baseball jersey, maybe brown cowboy boots?
Me: woman, dark curly hair braided to one side, blue T shirt, beige pants, Lost City Books tote bag

On Sunday Aug 3 I got on the metro car at McPherson around 2 pm. (more…)

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with a gorgeous flower arrangement from Volanni

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Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!

Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”

Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).

Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!

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Event

DC Day of Archaeology Festival

Catholic University of America University Lawn outside the Pryzbyla Center

620 Michigan Ave NE

Washington, District of Columbia 20064

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Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.

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Puerto Rican Restaurant, Qui Qui, Confirms Moving into the old Tabla Space on Georgia Ave

By Prince Of Petworth


3227 Georgia Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Is Tabla reopening?? Would love to see this gem back in the neighborhood!”

Back on July 14th at 11:15am, we broke the news that beloved Puerto Rican restaurant Qui Qui was moving into the old Tabla space on Georgia Ave across from the Call Your Mother in Park View. Over the weekend they finally confirmed: (more…)

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AND Next Door to the Closing Cap City Brewing, Modena has already closed

By Prince Of Petworth


1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)

Ed. Note: Modena took over the old Bibiana space back in 2019. Bibiana first opened here back in 2009.

Modena shares their sad news:

“After 17 years of serving the community, we made the difficult decision to close Modena and want to express our sincere gratitude for your patronage and support over the years. (more…)

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