
825 7th Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “I saw this sign at 825 7th ST NW, seems the upstairs of Chili Bistro is going to be a private school now.”
Templeton Academy’s website says:
“Education at the crossroads of history and innovation (more…)

825 7th Street, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “I saw this sign at 825 7th ST NW, seems the upstairs of Chili Bistro is going to be a private school now.”
Templeton Academy’s website says:
“Education at the crossroads of history and innovation (more…)

photo by Victoria Pickering
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Thanks to a reader for sending from 35th Street between Alton Place and Yuma NW around 4pm: (more…)

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DC Open House List for This Weekend: June 26, 2026
Summer is in full swing across the District, and with 267 open houses on the calendar this weekend, there’s no better time to grab an iced coffee and tour a few homes before the heat peaks. From a $1.7M Capitol Hill rowhome to a breezy Logan Circle loft, RLAH @properties has DC covered in every neighborhood and price point this Saturday and Sunday. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

Thanks to jburka for also sharing with us on Sunday:
“Wondering why constitution ave is closed and there seems to be a giant wooden platform being built across it.” (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Netflix movie filming in DC. Feel free to post and try to figure out what it is. Supposedly could be a Kerry Washington movie.”
Other spots where it’s filming: (more…)
A blue note is a musical moment that doesn’t quite land where you expect. And that’s the spirit behind this burlesque revue from DMVariety!
Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that’ll leave you exclaiming “I can’t believe I found this in an alley!”

photo by
Emma K Alexandra
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,
I was on the train home from NYC on Thursday sitting across from someone who also got off in DC. Chit chatted a bit on a few things and I got the feeling maybe(?) he was looking for openings to talk more. Tired from travel and trying to wrap up some work on my computer, (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
The headphone snatchers are still out on the MBT. A week ago I was walking on the MBT at night near the Eckington Dog Park and two teens rode by on a Lime electric bike. A woman coming the other way yelled something and said they had just grabbed her air pods. I don’t know if she got them back but they took off so it’s unlikely.
And Friday, May 29, in broad daylight at 6 pm, (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Felicia is a local senior high school student, the president of her Student Government Association, and a recipient of the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship, which awards a full ride at GWU to just ten DC high school students each year.
A stellar student who has grown up too quickly with many immigrant family responsibilities, she and her family are now being threatened with deportation.”
The GoFundMe says:
“My family is facing a critical moment as we deal with a pending immigration case just 2 days before my graduation. For the past four years, I have worked tirelessly—studying and striving to build a better future for us. Now, with graduation so close, we are confronted with costly legal fees that threaten everything we’ve worked for. The uncertainty of standing before a judge, not knowing if I will be able to return home and walk across the stage with my peers, is overwhelming. (more…)

photo by Phil Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing how things are looking at the reflecting pool with us yesterday (Sunday):
“The Reflecting Pool now looks like it’s being coated with roofing tar.”
And as for the UFC stage being built at the White House: (more…)

2121 P Street, NW
Maybe it’s a soft opening because their IG still says: “The wait is almost over. Michael Schlow & The Riggsby are reopening in Dupont Circle, summer 2026.” Though their website says “OPENING MAY 2026” and you can make reservations.
Thanks to Susan for sending: “The Riggsby is open on P St., NW. Expensive. Beautiful decor.” (more…)