Little Free Library


photo by Fritz Myer

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if the fine people of PoPville can help me out, I donked up pretty good with my partner about two months ago. Donated her high school copy of The Handmaid’s Tale to one of the little libraries in Mount Pleasant – any chance one of your readers reading this found and read it?? Her initials are JW and I’d be happy to replace her copy with one from Lost City Books ;-)”

If you have it please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.


Sponsored

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914 N St NW
914 N St NW

This Shaw rowhome has a built-in Airbnb on a Michelin-starred block: 914 N St NW

  • 2-unit Shaw rowhome (live + rent)
  • Separate lower-level Airbnb unit
  • Block from Blagden Alley’s Michelin spots
  • One block to the Mt Vernon/Convention Center Metro
  • Spa bath, exposed brick, courtyard garden

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3BR/2FB/2HB “custom-designed trophy penthouse” at VIO and is “complete with expansive covered and uncovered terraces, outdoor dining and lounge areas, a rooftop garden, skylight, fire features, grill, and panoramic riverfront views,” all for $11M.
  • “Lofts 14 is one of Logan Circle’s most distinctive contemporary condominium residences,” and this two-level [2BR/3Ba] penthouse with 16-foot ceilings opens onto a 475-square-foot private rooftop terrace with northern and western city views.
  • “Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable [3BR/3.5BA Columbia Heights/Petworth] home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “stunning, fully renovated brick Colonial in the heart of Hillcrest” on “a rare 0.42-acre lot with a huge driveway and 2-car attached garage,” with an “expansive daylight basement” that’s “ideal as an in-law suite, au pair quarters, or income-generating accessory dwelling unit.”

Crime


via google maps

NBC News reported:

“President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to have the federal government take control of Washington, D.C., after an assault on a well-known original staffer for the Department of Government Efficiency in the nation’s capital over the weekend.

Edward Coristine, also known by his online name, “Big Balls,” and a woman characterized in a police report as his significant other were the victims of an unarmed attempted carjacking early Sunday.”

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrests of two suspects in an attempted unarmed carjacking that occurred in Northwest.

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the suspects approached the victims, who were standing next to their vehicle, in the 1400 block of Swann Street, Northwest. The suspects demanded the victim’s vehicle and then assaulted one of the victims. During the assault, an MPD cruiser pulled into the block causing the suspects to flee. Two of the suspects were apprehended by the on-scene officers. One of the victims was treated on scene by DC Fire and EMS for injuries sustained in the assault.

A 15-year-old juvenile male and a 15-year-old juvenile female, of Hyattsville, MD, were arrested and charged with Unarmed Carjacking. (more…)


H Street NE

“Dear PoPville,

FYI something super weird going on at Parker & Ace on H St. My pet goes there and we’ve only seen these cryptic instagram posts. I can’t get a refund for the credits. I have on my account. Seems like they are owned by a VC company and who knows something like the funding may have dried up. There are people commenting that their dogs are in the middle of antibiotic regimens and they can’t go for their follow ups. It’s really fucked up. The team there is always so nice but VC ruins everything. I have like $500 in credit there…”

I have gotten so many messages about this bizarre situation at Parker & Ace (501 H Street, NE): (more…)


Event

The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.

On the Program


Logan Circle


1443 P Street, NW

“At the core of our mission is to provide delicious and healthy food while creating a like-minded community With our diverse range of menu options, including vegan and gluten-free options, we aim to cater to the diverse dietary needs of our customers

Welcome to another day in paradise where health is happiness”

Thanks to Julia and Jonathan and for sending: “Pura Vida Miami to Commissary Space in Logan” (more…)