“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out to let you know that the IATSE part of IMP (Box office and production staff) are still seeking the same pathway towards union recognition IMP gave to door staff, bartenders, hospitality, and kitchen staff.
We are still seeking the same path towards recognition. We are hoping that the public could show their support for us by emailing [email protected] to voice their support for box office and production staff.”
This is always a great event!
From an email:
“Hosted in cooperation with Positive Force DC, please join us on Saturday, November 22nd, from 12 – 5 PM, for the Annual DC Punk Rock Flea Market at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church (1525 Newton St NW)!
Entry is free, with donations of food encouraged! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This week I was working an event in DC/ Downtown and was in need of last minute name badge stock. I realized that since the Staples and Office Max closed, there are no brick and mortar stores in DC proper.
I called the nearest FedEx Business Office store, (more…)
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3515 Connecticut Ave, NW opened here in 2017 before that the space was home to Yogiberry and I believe this was the bagel place back in the day.
Thanks to Paige for sending word about the European Wax Center closing in the once vibrant Sam’s Park and Shop. Though the parking lot still flourishes! Well not for everyone…
Anyway, maybe Wonder will save the day…
1341 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Recently went to our Bullfrog Bagels on H Street and the old Star and Shamrock side of the place is under construction. The Bullfrog staff said they would ultimately be moving somewhere else on H street but don’t know where or when. Does anyone have the inside scoop on this? (more…)
District Bridges is thrilled to announce its FIVE events as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Art All Night with support from the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD.)
From local artists, circus performers, live bands, dance, theatre, improv, storytelling, and so much more, these festivals celebrate art in all its forms and highlight the unique culture of each neighborhood.
14th and W Street, NW previously home to Kapnos/G by Mike Isabella
Ed. Note: For a hot second Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar was supposed to come here but then that pesky pandemic hit.
Thanks to Kaitlyn for sending:
“Noticed multiple days last week there were crews doing demo work inside. Nothing posted about what’s to come but hopeful that something will occupy this prime retail.”
Anyone hear any rumors? Stay tuned.
Thanks to Liv for sharing this magnificent Bald Eagle from Petworth.
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.
1450 P Street, NW next to Whole Foods above Flow Yoga
“Brazilian specialty coffee
Pop-up coffeehouse
Logan Circle, D.C.”
Thanks to Noa for sending word about the Allelo Coffee pop up: “Everything served will be from the owners coffee farm (or maybe a neighbors coffee farm). He was there when I popped in very friendly (more…)
photo by Ron Cohn
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Ed. Note: If you happen to stumble across this earring please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Long shot, I know, but I’m looking for help finding a distinctive and sentimental earring I lost yesterday.
Probably obvious, but the lost earring is a match to the one in the photo. The earrings were handmade by a metalsmith friend, who gifted them to me for my doctoral graduation a number of years ago.
It’s possible the missing earring fell out somewhere in Capitol Hill — 11th St NE between H and Lincoln Park, 12th St SE, S Carolina SE, Peregrine, Eastern Market metro. I was later on an Ashburn-bound Silver train around 10:00a and at several places on the GW campus before I realized the earring was missing. (more…)